PUTRAJAYA, November 2 – IOI Properties Group (IOIPG) is pleased to announce that IOI City Mall has received the Green Building Index (GBI) certification under Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB). GBI is Malaysia’s first comprehensive green rating system developed by Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM). It evaluates the environmental design and performance of Malaysian buildings.
Over the years, regulators and investors have been increasing their expectations on businesses to enhance their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance while mall tenants and customers have become more aware of sustainable business practices. Subsequently, these greater expectations among stakeholders have accelerated a shift towards a greener and more resilient economy as businesses are more resilient if ESG risks and opportunities are well-managed.
IOIPG has implemented ESG initiatives across its business segments, prioritising the integration of green building design and adopting the Low Carbon Cities Framework across our developments. The GBI certification of IOI City Mall marks an exciting milestone in our Sustainability Journey for IOI Properties Group. IOI City Mall conserves energy by utilising high-performance glass and wall material to reduce heat buildup along with a double roof design to reduce heat transfer. Additionally, the mall uses a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system.
A highly energy-efficient cooling system that chills water during non-operational hours. Apart from this, IOI City Mall leverages on a solar PV system to lower energy emissions, reducing emissions equivalent to 2,727.42 tCO2/year in FY2022. Meanwhile, IOI City Mall has installed water-saving features at public toilets along with water sub-meters to monitor for leakages. IOI City Mall also emphasises on maintaining indoor environment quality by ensuring that fresh air, thermal comfort and optimum lighting are provided.
