MERLIN Properties Annual Report 2022

MERLIN Properties | 99 MERLIN’s commitment to minimising the environmental impacts stemming from the existence and operation of its assets is backed by its Environmental Management System certified under ISO 14001. At the end of 2022, a total of 89 assets (including 78 office assets, 8 shopping centres and 3 logistics assets), representing a surface area of 1,211,745 sqm, or 36.7% of the strategic portfolio’s total surface area, were covered under the System. MERLIN continues to make progress in the integration of new assets under its Environmental Management System, with the aim of certifying all multi- tenant office assets and as many shopping centres as possible in the coming years. In addition, the Group seeks to reinforce its commitment to improving the energy efficiency of its assets and introducing measures to optimise consumption by obtaining ISO 50001 certification of its assets. Over the last year, 7 new buildings were certified under this standard, bringing the total to 84 assets (including 75 office assets, 8 shopping centres and 1 logistics asset) covering a surface area of 1,151,751 sqm, which represents 34.8% of the total surface area of the portfolios indicated. Below is a breakdown by surface area in relation to those assets eligible to be certified under ISO 14001 and ISO 50001. Pursuant to Royal Decree 235/2013, MERLIN continues to make progress in obtaining energy ratings for all of the assets in its portfolio. At the end of 2022, 97% of MERLIN’s strategic portfolio (offices, shopping centres and logistics assets) had an energy rating. MERLIN also uses these certifications to gauge the energy performance of air conditioning, lighting and domestic hot water systems, which allows the Group to prioritise and optimise the implementation of energy efficiency measures. ISO CERTIFICATIONS ENERGY RATING OF MERLIN’S ASSETS 89 Yes 16 No 16 No 84 Yes ISO 14001 ISO 50001