Etele Plaza Achieves Breeam 'Very Good' Certification

Sustainability

Etele Plaza became the first building in Hungary to achieve a Breeam "Very Good" certification in the retail category, according to a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal.

In line with Breeam's strict requirements, Etele Plaza was designed to ensure easy accessibility, minimize light pollution and direct environmental impact, incorporate durable materials, and promote waste recycling.

In line with the certification, the tenants have also sought sustainability in the construction of the shops. The environmentally friendly shopping and entertainment center has a green space of almost 4,000 sqm, with colorful plants, as well as ornamental shrubs, and trees.

In line with Futureal's "Stay Safe" initiative, the interiors are, wherever possible, almost completely touch-free. The air handling system's UV-light germicidal filtration units destroy nearly 100% of airborne viruses and bacteria in seconds, without the use of disinfectant chemicals. Disinfection points are available in the busiest areas and washrooms. The rubber belts of escalators are continuously disinfected by a built-in device while they are in motion to ensure maximum safety. And the toilets can be used without touching them.

"Environmental and people-oriented operations have been central to the development of the new generation Etele Plaza. Accordingly, we have implemented the most modern technical solutions, bringing a new era of shopping malls to Hungary," said Dóra Borsos-Vámosi, co-director of Etele Plaza.  

With 55 000 sqm of retail space available for rent, Etele Plaza is also the country's first smart mall, offering a personalized shopping experience thanks to its self-developed mobile app and cloud-based services.

With a green-roofed, direct terrace connection to the spacious restaurant level, the complex showcases the latest developments in the evolution of shopping mall design. In addition to the stores, shoppers can find a wide range of grocery stores, restaurants, cafés, fitness facilities, a children's play house, and services in the plaza, which also has a modern cinema.

Hungary Signs HUF 6 bln Tied Aid Deal With Kenya Analysis

Hungary Signs HUF 6 bln Tied Aid Deal With Kenya

Moldovan Pensions to be Increased as of April 1 World

Moldovan Pensions to be Increased as of April 1

Schoenherr Names Miklós Klenanc as Head of Local M&A Practic... Appointments

Schoenherr Names Miklós Klenanc as Head of Local M&A Practic...

Hungarian Wine Marketing Agency to Host Summit Drinks

Hungarian Wine Marketing Agency to Host Summit

SUPPORT THE BUDAPEST BUSINESS JOURNAL

Producing journalism that is worthy of the name is a costly business. For 27 years, the publishers, editors and reporters of the Budapest Business Journal have striven to bring you business news that works, information that you can trust, that is factual, accurate and presented without fear or favor.
Newspaper organizations across the globe have struggled to find a business model that allows them to continue to excel, without compromising their ability to perform. Most recently, some have experimented with the idea of involving their most important stakeholders, their readers.
We would like to offer that same opportunity to our readers. We would like to invite you to help us deliver the quality business journalism you require. Hit our Support the BBJ button and you can choose the how much and how often you send us your contributions.