Supporting the
environmental
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Discover the Better Places Certification - a transparent rating of the sustainability of all our centres

The Better Places Certification

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 Certification, a tool that helps our destinations stay committed to reducing environmental impact and creating positive social change. The Certification assesses our destinations based on 96 criteria, measuring a wide variety of indicators from the amount of water used to the number of jobs created locally. This framework is a starting point, enabling us to monitor our performance so we can keep improving the environmental and social impact of all our centres. All our shopping destinations will be graded from A to E, then challenged to improve their grade, creating a virtuous circle of sustainable change and progress.

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 Good Festival, we promote more sustainable experiences and support circular consumption. Learn more about the SRI!
Existing CertificationsMany of our destinations already have existing 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 Certification, 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 is scored on the work it does to support its local community and strives to create a positive impact, from creating jobs to promoting charitable causes, fostering social inclusion and providing access to those living with disabilities.

Ranked and rated

Using this data, all our European shopping centres will be rated from A to E. Each centre will also develop a local action plan to continuously improve its score. We are on track to rate all our European and UK shopping centres by the end of 2027. Rating methodology and indicators have been developed with internationally recognised experts Bureau Veritas and WWF France (1).

Westfield commits 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.

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

Westfield Täby Centrum: Our Better Places certification ranking and results

Our Better Places certification allows us to assess the potential for improvement in our shopping centre. Your Westfield team is continuously working to improve this rating over time.

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 make sure that our equipment is turned off when the shopping centre closes. 100% of the electricity purchased for common uses comes from renewable energy(5). [XX]% of electricity is produced on site by solar panels. [XX] KW of electricity is produced on site by solar panels.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

We aim to increase the solar electricity produced on site by [XX]%. We aim to reduce our energy consumption by [XX]% before 20XX.

ONGOING INITIATIVES

We collect rainwater for watering plants. We collect rainwater for flushing toilets. The rainwater we collect corresponds to [XX] showers saved.(5)

FUTURE INITIATIVES

We aim to increase the rainwater we collect for cleaning and toilet flushes by [XX]%. We aim to reduce our water consumption by [XX]% by 20XX. We aim to collect rainwater to use for cleaning and flushing toilets.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

We keep XX beehives on our roof. We have outdoor gardens that promote biodiversity. We only use ecological gardening and cleaning products.

FUTURE INITIATIVES:

We aim to add beehives on our roof. We are planning to transform XX% of our car parking area, breaking up the concrete to create permeable soil. We aim to develop biodiversity corridors and restore natural habitats on our site.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

We create XX kilos of compost from organic waste. [XX]% of our waste is recycled or transformed into energy. We sort and recycle [XX tonnes of plastic or XX tonnes of cardboard] every [year/month/day], which is equivalent to [XX water bottles or XX egg cartons].

FUTURE INITIATIVES:

We aim to increase the percentage of waste we recycle by [XX]%. We aim to reduce waste production by [XX]% by 20XX. We aim to transform organic waste into compost.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

We supply [XX] EV charging stations to promote more sustainable mobility. We provide [XX] 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.

FUTURE INITIATIVES:

We aim to cover [XX]% of our roof with albedo/vegetation to limit heat loss.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

[XX]% of [SC name’s] eligible retailers have been rated "Active", "Advanced" or "Leader" on our Sustainable Retail Index (6), 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.

ONGOING INITIATIVES:

[XX] people have found a job thanks to your centre. We support local employment, offering [XX] job opportunities in 20XX.

FUTURE INITIATIVES:

We aim to partner with the city/a local association to increase the number of jobs available at your centre. We aim to organise an event to raise our visitors’ awareness of sustainable development. We aim to implement more initiatives to better welcome people with disabilities [add relevant local example].

(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.