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MALL OF AFRICA

achieves global first in sustainable retail

A ttacq Limited, the JSE-listed Real “At Attacq, sustainability is central to

our strategy for creating long-term
Estate Investment Trust and
strategic development partner of
stakeholder value. Over the past decade,
Waterfall City, recently announced
our operations to benefit communities
that its flagship retail asset, Mall of Africa, we’ve integrated ESG principles into
has achieved the prestigious Excellence and the environment. Achieving Edge
in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) Advanced certification for Mall of Africa
Advanced Certification. This milestone, is a significant milestone in our pursuit
attained through ongoing collaboration of smarter, safer, and more sustainable
with Nedbank Corporate and Investment spaces,” added du Toit.
Banking (Nedbank CIB), makes Mall of Africa
the first shopping centre in South Africa to Genevieve Naidoo, Divisional Executive for
receive EDGE Advanced certification and the Property Finance, Project Management,
largest retail mall globally to achieve this Valuations, and Sustainability at Nedbank
sustainability accreditation, covering a total CIB, stated, “Attacq’s leadership in
Gross Building Area (GBA) of 484,800m². sustainable development is evident
with Mall of Africa’s EDGE Advanced
EDGE is a globally recognised building certification. This achievement
certification that sets a benchmark for demonstrates a commitment to
resource efficiency, focusing on reductions environmental responsibility and long-
in energy, water, and embodied carbon in term stakeholder value. As sustainability
materials. This recognition confirms that grows in importance, this certification
Mall of Africa operates with significantly showcases what can be accomplished
lower energy and water consumption than through strong partnerships.”
comparable buildings, contributing to
global sustainability efforts. Attacq’s success with Mall of Africa sets a
benchmark for sustainable development
Lourens du Toit, Attacq’s Head of within Waterfall City and beyond. The
Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Land, EDGE Advanced certification underscores
highlights the impact: “The Mall’s its leadership in creating efficient and
efficiencies save enough energy annually resilient developments.
to power nearly 27,800 homes and reduces
water consumption by 28% annually. The “With sustainability now a defining factor
operational CO₂ savings equate to the in retail and commercial property, Mall of
emissions of 2,100 passenger cars annually.” Africa showcases the power of innovation,
collaboration, and environmental
Following the EDGE certification of responsibility,” says du Toit.
Attacq’s Nexus office building in March
2024, this latest achievement reflects Attacq and Nedbank CIB encourage other
ongoing collaboration with Nedbank CIB, developers and businesses to join them
reinforcing both companies’ commitment in driving sustainable progress, ensuring
to sustainability. long-term value for all stakeholders.

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