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Multi-purpose activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SPG\u2019s operations focus on managing and preserving a property portfolio that is sustainable by nature.
Our decisions and actions are guided by our desire to balance the three pillars of sustainable development: performance and economic development, social responsibility and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3 Pillars <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Performance and economic development<\/summary>
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In the context of our family shareholder structure, we prioritise the investments that are necessary to develop the company over the short, medium and long term over distributing shareholder dividends.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Social responsibility<\/summary>
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Our group\u2019s social role is an integral part of our corporate culture and is present in a number of areas: the work environment, health and security, training, sports and leisure pursuits, solidarity and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Environmental conservation<\/summary>
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We are committed to promoting environmental conservation through regular actions and innovative projects. We implement our strategy in accordance with a three-pronged approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Controlling our carbon footprint<\/strong>
We roll out initiatives designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions and improve our overall carbon balance sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Monitoring and optimising the property portfolio under our management<\/strong>
We continuously analyse the performance of the property portfolio under our management. This entails recommending optimisation initiatives and, when appropriate, energy renovations. These measures enable us to reduce building operating costs and increase property values whilst enabling our owner clients to benefit from tax incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Offering advice on energy and environmental planning<\/strong>
We guide and support project owners in their development, renovation and vertical expansion projects enabling them to attain high energy-efficiency standards in compliance with current requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018We have come to realise that actions promoting sustainable development and initiatives promoting art and culture are two sides of the same coin, reminding us that people are not defined solely by their financial and commercial success but also by their ability to give meaning to their lives and actions. This meaning can only come about through a commitment to the community, the environment, the free flow of ideas and knowledge and the consequent intangible enrichment\u2019.<\/em>
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SPG Sustainable Development Prize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CReATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Projects received<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The SPG Sustainable Development Prize was created in 2012, following the launch of the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) program in energy management offered by the Institute of Environmental Sciences (ISE) in collaboration with the University of Geneva. The original idea behind the prize was to reward an energy management project suitable for any type of building.
Since 2019, it has expanded to include all the sustainable development courses at ISE. The prize now awards dissertations on various topics, such as energy management, water governance and geomatics applied to environmental sustainability, as well as urban planning and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SIG energy transition trophies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SPG received the SIG Energy Transition Trophy in the Real Estate Agency category for two consecutive years. This distinction recognises the longstanding commitment of SPG\u2019s employees to energy-efficient construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPG contributed to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n