MERLIN Properties Annual Report 2022

| 69 MERLIN’s sustainability management MERLIN responsibly manages its activity, ensuring the achievement of sustainable objectives over time and the creation of shared value for its stakeholders. This is done while ensuring strict compliance with the law and with the international benchmarks to which the Group adheres. In this context, MERLIN’s commitment can be none other than the achievement of sustainable profitability that guarantees the success of its business project and takes into account the expectations of its stakeholders. In addition, this growth must be achieved without undermining the organisation’s environmental performance, minimising any impacts on the environment and committing to the integration of sustainability in the development and refurbishment of assets. SUSTAINABILITY POLICY MERLIN Properties considers sustainability to be a lever for the creation of value in the environment in which the Group operates, mainly through its assets. The principles governing MERLIN’s sustainability roadmap are as follows: MERLIN’S SUSTAINABILITY ROADMAP • Develop and operate sustainable assets • Mitigate the carbon footprint of the whole value chain • Enhance the end-user experience • Create quality spaces for tenants • Contribute towards a more sustainable mobility • Installation of energy efficient systems and equipments • Photovoltaic plan (Project Sun) • Launch of Pathway to Net Zero GOALS ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN • Focusing on the air quality, lighting and accessibility • Creation of Merlin HUB for all business park users • Installation of electric vehicle chargers in all Offices and Shopping Centers • Reduce resources consumption • Improve the cities in which we operate • Promote cohesion and integration through our assets • Asset management for peak operational efficiency (energy, materials and waste, water) • Launch of Renazca to revitalize, integrate and transform the area • CSR plan to boost coporate contribution 1 2 Active management of climate change Wellbeing of end users 3 Positive impact in cities