The Environment

  • The Group’s environmental strategy is supported on an awareness of the impacts that its activities have on the environment. Consequ ently, it is always investigating new ways to reduce that impact through different mitigation plans, an efficient use of resources, the implementation of new technologies and sustainable construction.

    The way in which projects are viewed has changed as time goes by. Construction is now according to environmentally responsible standards. Elements are employed that increase efficiency in the use of water and energy, in addition to the utilization of renewable energies (Unconventional Renewable Energy) and waste recycling.

    Many of the Group’s businesses are also making progress in identifying critical points and finding measures that will reduce their carbon footprint.

    - Consumption totaled 231 KWH/m2 in 2013.

    - 3 stores began operation in 2013 according to LEED standards.

    - The first sustainable shopping center was built in Chile and it now holds Gold LEED certification.