VILNIUS – Akropolis Group, a prominent real estate developer in the Baltic region, recently achieved a “Very Good” rating under the BREEAM In-Use international building sustainability standard for all its shopping centers in Lithuania and Latvia.
Shopping and entertainment centers located in Vilnius, Klaipėda and Šiauliai in Lithuania, along with Acropolis Alfa in Riga, Latvia, improved or maintained their “Very Good” ratings. Vilnius Akropolis Business Center has also been upgraded from “Good” to “Very Good”. In addition, Acropole Riga has a “Very good” certificate in the category of new buildings BREEAM.
Dominykas Mertinas, head of marketing and communications at Akropolis Group, expressed his satisfaction with what was achieved, stating that it is aligned with the group’s strategic goals and ESG program, which emphasizes environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance.
Mertinas pointed out that the certification process allowed the company to provide top-quality conditions and experiences for employees and visitors. The Akropolis Group has implemented various initiatives to improve sustainability and environmental protection, such as water-saving devices, responsible resource management and installation of free drinking water stations to reduce plastic use.
BREEAM certification assesses building sustainability in multiple domains, including indoor environment, energy consumption, water use, transportation solutions, materials, waste management, ecology and pollution. Akropolis Group’s efforts in these areas have contributed to their recent certification success.
The audit for BREEAM certificates was conducted by Vesta Consulting, a company specializing in building sustainability certification and consulting. Akropolis Group’s achievement of BREEAM “very good” status comes ahead of their 2026 target, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainable development and responsible management of their properties. This information is based on a press release.
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