Vilnius – Acropolis Group, a prominent real estate developer in the Baltic region, recently received a “Very Good” rating under the international BREEAM In-Use building sustainability standard for all its shopping centers in Lithuania and Latvia.
Shopping and entertainment centers in Vilnius, Klaipeda and Šiauliai in Lithuania, along with Acropolis Alpha in Riga, Latvia, were upgraded or maintained their 'very good' ratings. The Vilnius Acropolis Business Center also improved from a “good” rating to a “very good” rating. In addition, Acropol Riga received a “Very Good” certificate in the BREEAM new construction category.
Dominikas Mertinas, Head of Marketing and Communications at Acropolis Group, expressed his satisfaction with this achievement, noting that it is in line with the Group's strategic objectives and ESG program that focuses on environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance.
Mertinas stressed that the accreditation process allowed the company to ensure that it provides the best conditions and experiences for both employees and visitors. Acropolis Group has implemented various initiatives to promote sustainability and environmental protection, such as water saving devices, responsible management of resources, and installation of free drinking water stations to reduce plastic use.
BREEAM certification assesses building sustainability across multiple areas, including indoor environment, energy consumption, water use, transport solutions, materials and waste management, environment and pollution. Acropolis Group's efforts in these areas have contributed to its recent success in obtaining certifications.
The BREEAM certification audit was conducted by Vesta Consulting, a specialist building sustainability certification and consultancy firm. Acropolis Group’s BREEAM rating of “Very Good” comes ahead of its 2026 target, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainable development and responsible management of its properties. This information is based on a press release.
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