Macerich®, one of the nation’s leading shopping center owners, developers and operators, is sharply focused on sustainability as a long-term, fully integrated business approach. Throughout its operations, the company is actively integrating sustainable practices designed to ensure a healthy environment for employees, retailers, shoppers and communities. These efforts are designed to help conserve resources while simultaneously supporting the company’s business goals.
For Macerich, the positive economic returns stemming from sustainable practices are equally as important as the social, cultural and environmental benefits. These endeavors complement the company’s longstanding philosophy of engaging and giving back to its local communities. The company initially implemented a strategic energy plan, which focuses less on certifications and more on making changes across the board to help save energy and the environment, while delivering lower costs. Since then, a comprehensive, five-year sustainability plan was launched. Sustainability is integrated across the portfolio and tailored to each property. Elevating sustainability within the company’s corporate culture is a cornerstone of Macerich’s commitment.
What We’re Doing at The Centre at Salisbury
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Our Security Staff uses Global Electric Motorcars and Segways instead of vehicles powered by gas.
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We use green cleaning products at our center wherever and whenever possible.
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The center has implemented new lighting protocols that allow us to minimize our energy use and lower our carbon footprint without any impact on the shopping experience.
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Several Management Office employees are now part of a new Wicomico County / Salisbury Green task force. We’re also meeting with the Board of Education to discuss ways The Centre can be involved and encourage students to recycle.
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We’ve implemented recycling efforts in management office – paper, cardboard, plastic and cans.
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The center is utilizing “streamlining” waste services, which sorts recyclable materials, for The Centre’s trash.
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The Centre at Salisbury is hosting “recycle” events at the property.
