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Sustainability is part of our daily work

At Citycon, we have both the responsibility and the opportunity to positively impact people, communities, and the environment. We believe that acting responsibly creates long‑term value. We are committed to sustainable development in all our operations. Citycon’s goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030 in terms of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Citycon strives for energy‑efficient properties that operate with 100% renewable energy.

Goal: carbon‑neutral (Scope 1 & 2) shopping centres by 2030

At Myyrmanni, we believe that sustainability is built through concrete actions.
We work actively to reduce our energy and water consumption and to increase our recycling rate. We monitor the property’s energy and water use as well as waste streams, and we take prompt corrective actions based on our observations. Whenever we carry out necessary maintenance or repair measures in the building, we always consider opportunities to improve energy efficiency.
All the energy we use at Myyrmanni is renewable. We also generate part of our energy ourselves: the 651 solar panels installed on the shopping centre’s roof produce approximately 150 MWh of energy per year—equal to the annual consumption of around 83 apartment households. This energy is used, for example, to power elevators, escalators, and lighting in common areas.
Myyrmanni has been awarded the BREEAM In‑Use environmental certification at the Very Good level. The certification covers both the technical characteristics and maintenance of the centre, as well as its environmental management. BREEAM In‑Use is an international building environmental assessment method aimed at reducing the environmental impact of buildings in use and developing healthier indoor environments.
There is also a community of tens of thousands of bees on the roof of Myyrmanni. Pollinating insects are vital for humans, as they pollinate most of the world’s plants. This ensures food availability—from cultivated crops to forest berries. At the same time, bees support biodiversity and produce valuable substances such as raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry and honey. Visitors can taste Myyrmanni’s own honey in the shopping centre’s cafés.

Citycon’s sustainability strategy is built on two focus areas

Sustainable and responsible shopping centres

This focus area covers the physical aspects of our operations and consists of four priorities: climate impact, energy efficiency, sustainable construction, and sustainable mobility.

Sustainable communities and partnerships

This focus area covers the social aspect of our operations and includes three priorities: responsible business partners, engagement with the local community, and employee commitment and wellbeing.