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Burlington Mall Recognized for Efforts in Environmental Sustainability

The Burlington Mall has been recognized for its efforts to go green. 

Simon Properties said in a release that they are pleased to announce the Burlington Mall and Northshore Mall have been recognized by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and have received the IREM Certified Sustainable Property certification. This recognition is a mark of distinction for sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly properties.

According to IREM’s website, to gain a certification in the category of retail, a location must meet certain standards in a number of categories including management, energy, water use, recycling, health and purchasing. You can see the full list of requirements and how each location can meet them by clicking here

“The IREM Certified Sustainable Property is a prestigious sustainability certification program that focuses on the role of exceptional real estate management in green building performance,” the release states. “To earn the certification, a property must first meet key baseline requirements, and then earn necessary points across energy, water, health, recycling and purchasing categories.”

Simon Properties said they are proud to have received the certification. 

“This certification is a mark of distinction for office, medical office, industrial, multifamily, senior housing and retail properties,” they wrote. “IREM’s sustainability certification provides properties with recognition for resource efficiency and environmental programs.”

Finally, the release says that working towards more green standards matches the expectations of customers. 

“Tenants and residents increasingly associate environmental performance with quality, so the certification presents a prime opportunity to showcase quality, responsible real estate management,” it reads.