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Environmental

Caring for Our Planet: Our Commitment in Action

At Ancar, sustainable development is more than a goal—it is a core commitment embedded throughout our business. Guided by our purpose of creating positive impact, we believe our operations must be conducted in harmony with the environment. That is why we manage our resources and environmental impacts with the highest standards of responsibility.

 

We recognize that our operations can create environmental challenges. That is why our teams are committed not only to mitigating these impacts, but also to turning challenges into opportunities for environmental stewardship, regeneration, and lasting positive change.

Explore some of our key sustainability initiatives:

Waste Management

Waste Management

  • We ensure proper waste segregation and recycling across 100% of our shopping centers.
  • We continuously innovate in organic waste recovery through initiatives such as composting and biodigesters, transforming what would otherwise become waste into valuable new resources.
  • We also maintain vegetable gardens and green roofs nourished by compost produced on-site. More than green spaces, these initiatives serve as living examples of environmental stewardship, fostering stronger connections between our communities and sustainable practices.
Water

Water

 
 
  • We invest in water reuse projects, such as Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) and rainwater harvesting systems, giving this vital resource a new life cycle.

Energy

Energy

  • We continuously modernize our HVAC (air conditioning) systems and invest in automation for smarter energy consumption.

     

  • We use telemetry and remote management for accurate, real-time monitoring.

     

  • We continuously seek innovative technologies to optimize energy management across our properties.
Climate

Climate

  • Elaboramos inventários de gases de efeito estufa para entender profundamente nosso impacto e agir sobre ele.

     

  • Realizamos a manutenção periódica rigorosa de todos os nossos equipamentos e melhoramos os sistemas de refrigeração.

     

  • Temos uma jornada climática estruturada, com a ambição clara de alcançarmos o netzero, garantindo um futuro mais limpo para todos.

+12.300

Tons of Waste Recovered

+ 46%

of Waste Was Properly Diverted

-34%

Reduction in Scope 1 Emissions
(2024 vs. 2023)

-7,1%

Reduction in Water Consumption
at the Chilled Water Plant