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When it comes to renewable energy implementation, Mall
of Africa is leading the industry. The mall is home to the largest
rooftop Solar PV system in the Southern Hemisphere, which is
also the world’s biggest integrated rooftop PV/Diesel hybrid
solution. This system allows the mall to substantially reduce its
reliance on the country’s power grid, which is particularly crucial
in a time of load-shedding. Additionally, for efficient water usage,
the mall uses naturally harvested rain and groundwater seepage
stored in its 450kl capacity tanks for its site irrigation and all non-
potable water uses.
Furthermore, the mall’s carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels are noted
at 800ppm (parts per million), which is considerably lower than
the accepted standard of 1 000ppm. These indicators, amongst
others, demonstrate that Mall of Africa provides a healthy,
well-being-conscious indoor environment for both shoppers and
tenants.

BAGGING GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE AWARDS
In November 2022, at the annual South African Council of
Shopping Centres (SACSC) Footprint Marketing Awards
ceremony, Mall of Africa came out on top in the Category
Integration section and bagged seven awards overall. After
winning Gold for hosting South African Fashion Week AW21 &
SS22, the mall went on to win Silver awards in four categories and
Bronze awards in a further two categories.

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