At AKROPOLIS GROUP, UAB, we aim to create a responsible and harmoniously developed business culture. We are the leaders in our field in the Baltic States, and our drive to operate more sustainably and the sustainability initiatives we implement are important to our visitors, business partners and investors.
Our sustainability targets
We commit to:
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reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions per sq.m by 65% by 2030*
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reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions for Categories 5 and 13 per sq.m by 55% by 2030*
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decrease energy intensity in common areas to 110 kWh per sq.m by 2030*
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achieve and maintain at least “BREEAM-in Use Very Good" (or equivalent) certification for all existing assets by 2030
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reach waste recycling rate of 55% by 2030
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develop biodiversity policy and action plan to conserve and enhance biodiversity at all of our properties by the end of 2026 and start implementing it during 2027
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increase the number of initiatives supporting local communities and NGOs to at least 100 per Group annually by 2030
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reach at least 500 tenant employees per Group participating annually in Akropolis Academy programs by 2030
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prepare employee skills development policy by the end of 2025 and to reach at least 95% of Group employees completing the program annually by 2030
* per average portfolio gross leasable area square meter (compared to 2023 baseline year)
At AKROPOLIS GROUP, UAB, we aim to create a responsible and harmoniously developed business culture. We are the leaders in our field in the Baltic States, and our drive to operate more sustainably and the sustainability initiatives we implement are important to our visitors, business partners and investors.
The conformity of the management and processes of Akropolis Group, which manages shopping and entertainment centres in Lithuania and Latvia, to international standards has been confirmed by the awarding of two ISO certificates. The activities carried out by the company - activities of a holding company, real estate development, management and lease, have been awarded environmental protection (ISO 14001) and occupational health and safety (ISO 45001) certificates.
Akropolis Group has been certified by SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, the certificates have been issued for a period of three years and are valid by 2026. An evaluation audit was carried out in the company before granting the certificates. During the audit, it was verified whether the internal procedures and processes applicable in the company conform to international standards in the management areas under evaluation. The certificates granted cover activities of Akropolis Group, in its own turn, following international standards, the company’s subsidiaries are provided with recommendations on green procurement and other activities. Certificates:
Sustainability Policy
Sustainability Policy of AKROPOLIS GROUP, UAB establishes the key main principles, fields of activities and commitments in three sustainability areas: Environment, Social, and Governance. The Policy sets out prevention of sustainability risks and adverse impacts and provides guidelines to ensure that we operate in accordance with the principles of a responsible company.
Code of Conduct
In our operations, we build on the principles of integrity, transparency, respect and social responsibility, and, as the other companies of Vilniaus prekyba group, we follow the Code of Conduct.
Corruption Prevention
AKROPOLIS GROUP, UAB Corruption prevention policy includes main transparency principles that guide us in our daily activities.
A trust line is maintained at the company, i.e. email adress [email protected], where you can report possible cases of corruption or other criminal activity in the company. We guarantee confidentiality. We encourage to submit a report by filling in this form.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Diversity and equal opportunities are the foundation of an open, forward-looking and thriving society. Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy sets out the core principles of AKROPOLIS GROUP, UAB for gender equality and non-discrimination on other grounds, along with guidelines for their implementation, adherence to which provides the conditions for practicing the highest standards of business ethics.
Persons who believe that their equal opportunities are being violated can write to the Head of HR of AKROPOLIS GROUP, UAB or submit a report through the trust line: [email protected]. We guarantee confidentiality. We encourage to submit a report by filling in this form.