MERLIN Properties Annual Report 2023

MERLIN Properties | 97 First, MERLIN's commitment to minimising the environmental impacts stemming from the existence and operation of its assets is backed by its ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System. At the end of 2023, the System encompassed a total of 91 assets (including 80 office assets, 8 shopping centres, and 3 logistics assets) representing a floor area of 1,233,389 sqm, or 36% of the strategic portfolio's total floor area. 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 strengthen its commitment by improving the energy efficiency of its assets and taking measures to optimise consumption by obtaining ISO 50001 certification of its assets. Over the last year, 4 new buildings were certified under this standard, bringing the total to 88 assets (including 79 office assets, 8 shopping centres, and 1 logistics asset) covering a floor area of 1,181,192 sqm, or 34% of the total floor area of those portfolios. Below is a breakdown of the assets certified, in relation those eligible for ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certification. Pursuant to Royal Decree 235/2013, MERLIN continues to make progress in obtaining energy ratings for assets throughout its portfolio. At the end of 2023, 91% of MERLIN's strategic portfolio (offices, shopping centres, and logistics assets) had an energy performance certificate. 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. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION ENERGY RATING OF MERLIN’S ASSETS 91 Yes 12 No 12 No 88 Yes ISO 14001 ISO 50001