BREEAM Certification: our commitment to more sustainable, high-quality buildings

The BREEAM certification (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is one of the most important and internationally recognized standards for assessing the environmental performance of non-residential buildings. It is distinguished by its particular focus on improving the overall well-being of the people who use and experience these spaces.

For a shopping center, obtaining this environmental certification means following a comprehensive assessment protocol that covers both the construction or refurbishment phase and the everyday management of the property. The evaluation includes parameters such as the materials used, the quality of indoor environments, water and energy consumption, and proper waste management.

The certification is divided into two independent sections:

• Asset Performance: assessment of the building’s physical performance
• Building Management: assessment of the property’s operational management processes

IGD’s Path Toward BREEAM Certification

Our commitment to sustainable building practices began in 2016 with the certification of CentroSarca (Milan), one of the first Italian shopping centers to obtain the BREEAM 2009 Europe Commercial: Retail certification on an existing structure following a major refurbishment.

Building on the positive results achieved, we progressively expanded the certification process across our real estate portfolio.