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SHOPPING CENTRES PLAY

A MAJOR ROLE IN THE

CLIMATE AGENDA

Unprecedented manifesto stated by Abrasce

during COP30 opens a new chapter for the

sector worldwide

THE GLOBAL SHOPPING CENTRES MARKET, CURRENTLY VALUED AT USD 6 TRILLION, HAS A ROLE IN THE
CLIMATE AGENDA THAT IS PROPORTIONAL TO ITS IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. MANY LATIN-
AMERICAN COUNTRIES, INCLUDING BRAZIL, HAVE BEEN FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL CENTRES
AS A PATH TO BOOST THEIR ECONOMIES AND SOCIETIES. TO MAKE THIS GROWTH SUSTAINABLE, IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT THE INDUSTRY TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHILE ALSO
CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.

Represented by Abrasce (Brazilian Association of  Renewable Energy: The industry is committed
Shopping Centres) since 1976 in Brazil, this sector to increasing the use of renewable energy. This
has been pioneering in terms of advocacy and should include the expansion of negotiations
is also known for its commitment to the country on contracts for the supply of electricity using
and the sector’s sustainable development and renewable sources.
innovation. Its 50 years of leadership also made
Abrasce a key representative in the Brazilian  Water Efficiency: Shopping centres can, through
economy, with malls generating near R$ 200 the implementation of low-consumption
million in 2024. technologies and water reuse systems, reduce
water consumption and waste.
An Unprecedented Manifesto
This commitment naturally led Abrasce to state a  Education and Awareness: The shopping centre
pioneering Manifesto during COP30. Glauco Humai, industry also promotes awareness, highlighting
President of Abrasce and CLICC (Latin American issues such as climate change and the actions
Chamber of the Shopping Centre Industry), was needed to minimize its impacts. Visitors,
the voice announcing this new chapter for the shopkeepers, employees and communities are
sector worldwide. He proposed actions divided into the target audience of these education and
eight pillars: awareness programs.

 Sustainability in Operations: Shopping centres  Reduction of Carbon Emissions: The Brazilian
should prioritize the use of materials with low shopping centre industry is committed to setting
environmental impact, while also adopting more targets to reduce emissions and adopting
sustainable technologies for waste treatment practices to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
and recovery.
 Transparency and Accountability: Regular
reporting on the industry’s progress towards
sustainability is part of Abrasce’s commitment
to public projects and collective goals.
Official communication channels with

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