SC VivoCity becomes the first mall in Vietnam with LEED Certification

The building has been jointly developed by Saigon Co.op Investment Development JSC and Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd, and becomes the first shopping mall in Vietnam to achieve LEED Certification in this category.

SC VivoCity, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: SC VivoCity

Unlike the LEED certification for new construction or major renovations, or the LEED certification for complete interior fit-out projects, which primarily focus on the construction and/or major renovation phases of a building, the LEED certification for existing buildings is an international standard that evaluates and recognises buildings that excel in improving performance and maintaining sustainable practices throughout the building's operation and maintenance. This includes water efficiency, energy efficiency, waste management, material quality, transportation, and indoor air quality and environment.

Since its establishment in 2015, SC VivoCity shopping mall has continuously improved, especially in energy conservation. In 2021, SC VivoCity successfully installed a renewable energy system, saving up to 6.8 per cent of the mall's total electricity consumption.

Top-view of the renewable energy system installed at SC VivoCity. Photo: SC VivoCity

Do Huu Nhat Quang, co-founder of Green Building Consultancy Co., Ltd. (Green Viet) emphasised, "We are happy that SC VivoCity is the first shopping mall in Vietnam to be awarded LEED Gold certification in the category of Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance. This sets a new standard for environmental protection in the shopping mall real estate sector and also shows that investors and businesses are increasingly valuing the benefits of green transformation, contributing positively to the sustainable development of Vietnam and the world."

"SC VivoCity Shopping Mall places sustainable development as a core value of our long-term development strategy," shared Andre Lim, general director of Vietsin Commercial Complex Development JSC (VCCD).

"Receiving the LEED Gold certification is the result of our continuous efforts in optimising the operation and maintenance of the building, maintaining the efficiency of natural resources and marks a major milestone on our journey of pursuing the sustainable development values that VCCD and SC VivoCity aim for," added Lim.

SC VivoCity is a one-stop lifestyle destination for all shoppers, especially for families, both the local and expatriate communities in Ho Chi Minh City.

Located along Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard in the city's District 7, the five-storey mall offers the latest fashion, a hypermarket, a cineplex as well as a mix of lifestyle, entertainment, education, and dining outlets.

SC VivoCity forms part of the 4.4-ha Saigon South Place, which when completed will also comprise modern Grade-A office blocks and serviced apartments run by a well-known international operator.

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