MERLIN Properties Annual Report 2024

94 | Annual report | 2024 In 2024, MERLIN continued the process of certifying its assets under recognised industry standards. For instance, AEO certification , which certifies the technical quality of office buildings, assessing such technical aspects as architectural features, facilities, equipment, and property maintenance. At year-end, a total of 31 assets were certified under this system. Furthermore, as reflected in the Sustainability Policy, one of the Group’s priorities is the well-being of the users of its assets. MERLIN therefore seeks to further support its commitment by obtaining external certifications that allow the Company to advance and improve its performance in this area. The Company has been certifying its assets under the AIS certification system for years, which certifies the degree of accessibility of the assets. MERLIN continued expanding its AIS-certified portfolio, to 73 assets in 2024, 13 of them with the highest rating. In addition, the Group has obtained the WELL certification for 2 of its assets. This certification is aimed at taking measures focused on the health and well-being of the asset’s occupants, and has begun the preliminary work on another 2 of its assets to obtain the highest WELL rating. In addition, in 2024 the Group obtained WiredScore certification for 19 of its assets. This certification measures such features as flexibility, infrastructure quality, and data transmission speed. OTHER CERTIFICATIONS Energy rating of MERLIN’s assets (% of surface area) In 2024, MERLIN invested a total of EUR 0.8 million to obtain, maintain, and extend these certifications, as part of the Group’s commitment to effectively incorporate sustainability into its asset management. 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 4,853 3,650 3,167 3,168 5,203 3,827 3,696 3,168