Mahon Point - A climate-friendly shopping experience
Background
Mahon Point Shopping Centre is one of Ireland's largest shopping centres, with over 60 stores. Other services include Weekly Farmers Market, FreeStyle Advisor Service, Drop-in Creche, Free Parking and Direct Bus Routes. In 2015 Mahon Point Shopping Centre became the first building in Ireland to be accredited with BREEAM in use certification. BREEAM is the world's longest established and most widely used method of assessing, rating and certifying the sustainability of buildings.
"Everyone is aware of the climate changes in our industry, and we have introduced a range of initiatives over the years from solar panels, LED lighting, 100 per cent recycling of products, use of technology where we can, farmers markets, the list goes on. It's a journey, and it's never-ending […] but worth it for the longer-term picture. We'd like to leave our legacy in a better place from how we got it", Justin Young, General Manager, Mahon Point Shopping Centre.
Areas of Impact
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Carbon footprint reduction
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Emissions reduction
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Energy
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Sustainable Consumption
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Social Engagement
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Waste
Highlights
Over the years, Mahon has undertaken many projects, including:
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EV Charging
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Solar Panels
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LED lighting
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Green Electricity
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Own water well
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Zero waste going to landfill
Mahon Point's existing solar panels already provide 160,000kwh of electricity.
Phase 2 of the PV project, recently started, will provide 25% of its electrical requirements and reduce carbon emissions by 131 tonnes per annum.
Complete conversion of the centre to LED lighting.
Together the LED and Solar projects will reduce the annual CO2 emissions by a considerable 337 tonnes.
Sustainability Initiatives
Other projects undertaken and initiatives include:
– EV Charging
– Our weekly Farmers Market
– Ground Water Well
– Recycling Waste
– Green Electricity
– Direct Bus Routes and Bike Parking
Future Plans
They are committed to continually reducing their carbon emissions and intend to be carbon neutral by 2050.
They are also hoping to offer EV chargers to all manufacturers in the near future.
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