SC VivoCity – a shopping mall jointly developed by Saigon Co.op Investment Development Joint Stock Company and Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd – has officially been awarded the LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) under the LEED O+M: Existing Buildings v4.1 category. This recognition marks SC VivoCity as the first shopping mall in Vietnam to achieve certification in this category.
Unlike LEED BD+C, which applies to new construction or major renovation projects, or LEED ID+C, which is designed for commercial interior design and construction, LEED O+M is an international standard that evaluates and recognizes existing buildings for their outstanding performance in improving operational efficiency and maintaining sustainability throughout building operations and maintenance. The assessment criteria include water efficiency, energy performance, waste management, material quality, transportation, indoor air quality, and overall indoor environmental quality.
Since its establishment, SC VivoCity has continuously implemented improvements, particularly in energy efficiency. In 2021, SC VivoCity successfully installed a renewable energy system, achieving energy savings of up to 6.8% of the mall’s total electricity consumption.
Images of renewable energy systems installed in SC Vivo City viewed from above
Mr. Do Huu Nhat Quang, Co-founder of GreenViet Green Building Consultancy, stated:
“We are delighted that SC VivoCity is the first shopping mall in Vietnam to receive the LEED Gold certification under the Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance v4.1 category. This achievement establishes a new benchmark for environmental protection in the retail real estate sector and reflects the increasing commitment of investors and businesses to the values of green transformation, as well as their positive contributions to sustainable development in Vietnam and globally.”
“SC VivoCity has always considered sustainable development as a core component of its long-term strategy,” shared Mr. Andre Lim, General Director of Vietsin Commercial Complex Development Joint Stock Company, the developer of SC VivoCity. “Receiving the LEED Gold certification is not only the result of our continuous efforts to optimize building operations and maintenance while efficiently managing natural resources, but also marks an important milestone in our journey toward sustainable development. We remain committed to contributing to Vietnam’s green transition roadmap and supporting the national goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.”
