Core Points - Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has been awarded CDP's top 'A' rating for Climate Change for the seventh consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to sustainability through the Better Places plan [2][4] - URW has made significant progress in sustainability rankings, moving from 70 to 24 in Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking and being recognized by Equileap for gender equality [3] - The company achieved a -42% reduction in carbon emissions and a -37% reduction in energy intensity compared to 2015 levels [4][9] Sustainability Initiatives - URW has rolled out the Better Places Certification to 14 assets, covering approximately 30% of its European retail portfolio, surpassing its target of certifying 10 assets by the end of 2024 [5] - The Better Places plan aims to create a positive environmental, social, and economic impact in the cities where URW operates [8] Company Overview - URW operates 71 shopping centers across 12 countries, attracting over 900 million visits annually, and has a portfolio valued at €50 billion, with 86% in retail [7] - The company is involved in urban regeneration projects and has a development pipeline worth €2.9 billion, primarily focused on mixed-use assets [8]
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield awarded ‘A' rating by CDP