Supporting the
environmental
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Discover the Better Places Strategy

The Better Places Strategy

At Westfield we are committed to the environmental transition of cities and the sustainable evolution of retail. To evaluate and monitor our progress, we developed the Better Places Strategy to help our destinations stay committed to reducing environmental impact and creating positive social change.

Continuously improving sustainability at our destinations

WasteOur destinations implement waste-sorting and recycling programmes and work to continuously reduce the volume of waste they produce. Visitors and tenants are encouraged to sort and recycle their own waste, and we strive to send no waste to the landfill by the end of 2025, and reach 70% of recycling rate by 2030.
Sustainable RetailWe support the sustainable evolution of our retailers’ offer via the Sustainable Retail Index. This index provides insights into the progress of performance and the commitments of retailers in their sustainable transition efforts. Through initiatives such as the Westfield Reloved Market, we promote more sustainable experiences and support circular consumption. Learn more about the SRI!
CertificationsMany of our destinations have certifications that rate the performance of their buildings and activities, such as BREEAM-in-Use, Energy Performance Certificates and health & safety scores.
WaterThe amount of water each shopping centre uses is carefully monitored to find ways for continuous improvement. All centres are given targets to reduce their water usage and tasked to find alternative sources, such as collecting rainwater for nourishing plants or flushing toilets.
BiodiversityWe take action to protect and support biodiversity in our assets by setting up a biodiversity action plan, using eco-labelled cleaning, maintenance and phytosanitary-free gardening products, as well as increasing biodiversity-friendly areas on site.
Health, Safety & ComfortAs part of the Better Places Strategy, the air quality of each of our centres is tested and analysed. Air quality in indoor areas is monitored to ensure it complies with all health and safety standards.
MobilityThe transportation used by our visitors is a major contributor to our greenhouse gas emissions, so we are implementing solutions to encourage the use of more sustainable mobility. These include the expansion of bike parking, increased access to public transportation, electric vehicle charging points and more.
Energy & ClimateThe energy consumption of each shopping centre is assessed. Centres are tasked with continuously reducing their energy intensity and assessing the likely impacts of climate change on their assets and activities.
Communities & Local SupportOur shopping centres are local hubs, bolstering economic and social vitality, and delivering jobs and skills, social inclusion and health programmes to serve local communities. Each destination strives to create a positive impact, from creating jobs to promoting charitable causes, fostering social inclusion and providing access to those living with disabilities.

westfield.mommits for the environmental transition

We are committed to improve the carbon footprint and environmental efficiency of our assets and operations. We contribute to global carbon neutrality, with a clear priority towards reduction of our greenhouse gas emissions, and we operate an efficient and resilient portfolio that minimises negative impact on resources and the environment.

Energy use50% reduction in energy intensity of shopping centres by 2030 (1).
Emissions90% greenhouse gas emission reduction on Scopes 1 & 2 by 2030. 50% greenhouse gas emission reduction on Scopes 1, 2 & 3 by 2030 (2)
Water conservationReduce water consumption intensity by 20% per footfall by 2030 (3)
RecyclingZero waste to landfill by the end of 2025 Recycle 70% of our waste by 2030.

Our shopping centre's commitments

ONGOING INITIATIVES

We scored a B-grade (Highly Efficient) on our Energy Performance Certificate (4).

FUTURE INITIATIVES

We aim to improve our Energy Performance Certificate to A (Very Efficient).

ONGOING INITIATIVES

We ensure that our equipment is switched off when shopping centres are closed. 100% of the electricity purchased for shared use comes from renewable energy (4). Electricity produced from renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydropower (4). 5% of the electricity is produced on site by solar panels. 371,261 KW of electricity (2023) is produced on site by solar panels.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

We aim to increase on-site solar electricity production by 200%. We aim to reduce energy consumption by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2019).

ONGOING INITIATIVES

We collect rainwater for watering plants and flushing toilets.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

We aim to increase the rainwater we collect for cleaning and toilet flushes during 2026.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

We only use ecological gardening and cleaning products.

FUTURE INITIATIVES:

We aim to develop biodiversity corridors and restore natural habitats on our site.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

100% of our waste is recycled or transformed into energy. We sort and recycle 12 tonnes of plastic or 710 tonnes of cardboard every year which is equivalent to 240 000 water bottles or 1846 875 egg cartons.

FUTURE INITIATIVES:

We recycle 100% of all waste. We aim to reduce waste production by 15% vs 2019.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

We supply 85 EV charging stations to promote more sustainable mobility. We provide 50-60 bike parking spots to promote more sustainable mobility.

FUTURE INITIATIVES:

We aim to upgrade the bike services we offer our visitors.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

We monitor the air quality of our indoor areas.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

Several of the center's eligible retailers have been rated "Active", "Advanced" or "Leader" on our Sustainable Retail Index (7), based on retail revenues. So far, fashion apparel, sport apparel, jewellery, bags & footwear & accessories retailers have been assessed. We are planning to assess the rest of the eligible retailers by 2027.

FUTURE INITIATIVES:

We aim to improve the SRI rating of your shopping centre each year. We aim to increase our organic food offer.

CURRENT INITIATIVES

We annually organize the world's largest UF fair with approximately 2000-2500 students and 600 UF companies. Every year, Westfield Mall of Scandinavia organizes URW For Jobs together with the municipality and other stakeholders to give people in the local area a chance for new jobs, get help with free CV reviews and get tips and advice for their job search.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

We strive to organize events to increase our visitors' awareness of sustainable development, such as the Westfield Reloved Market, where we highlight our stores' sustainability initiatives. We also organize URW for Jobs annually, which helps people search for job vacancies.

(1) WWF France shared its expertise and critical perspective on the biodiversity, water, mobility, energy climate and sustainable consumption criteria.
(2) In kWh/sqm of the energy consumed to power common areas, against our 2015 baseline.
(3) In litres per visit, against our 2019 baseline.
(4) A ranking of energy efficiency covering the amount of power used by a property for heating, cooling, lighting and hot water. The scale runs from A to G.
(5) Electricity produced by renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power.
(6) Shower of 8 minutes.
(7) The SRI is a comprehensive assessment tool providing insight into the progress of retailers in their sustainable transition: Leader: retailers consistently outperforming peers, setting industry standards. Advanced: retailers above average, actively contributing to the industry’s transition. Active: retailers meeting or slightly exceeding expectations, committed to improvement. Starter: retailers showing promise as new entrants, relative growth. Inactive: retailers falling short of standards, no commitment to improvement.