^{Ar. Serina Hijjas, Chairman of the Green Building Index Accreditation Panel (GBIAP) presenting the GBI certificate to Dato’ Voon Tin Yow, CEO of IOIPG at IOI City Tower 2. Also present are IOIPG senior management, representatives from GBIAP and BGreen Associates Sdn Bhd.​}


PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- 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. It reflects the Group’s commitment to operate responsibly, minimising our impact on the environment, as we continue to enhance our value proposition while safeguarding the environment for future generations,” said Dato’ Voon, CEO of IOIPG. 
 
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. 

As an environmentally-conscious shopping and lifestyle destination, IOI City Mall has also committed to reducing pollution and lowering carbon footprint with a bus terminal facility within its premises to encourage the use of public transport as well as equipping its carpark facility with a parking guidance system and a ticketless License Plate Recognition (LPR) system. 
 
“GBI is proud of IOIPG’s commitment towards the green industry, which augurs well for a sustainable and environment friendly built environment for the present and future generations of the country,” said Ar. Serina Hijjas, Chairman of the Green Building Index Accreditation Panel (GBIAP).
 
“GBI also acknowledges the enormous efforts of IOI City Mall’s focus towards achieving energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction,” she added.
 
The GBI certification of IOI City Mall is a recognition of IOIPG’s continuous efforts in minimising its environmental impact. This is in line with the Group’s vision as a Trusted. brand that creates sustainable value for stakeholders, demonstrating our commitment to building sustainable communities.

SOURCE : Source:  IOI Properties Group (IOIPG)

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