Zenia Boulevard, The First Shopping Centre In The Valencian Community To Register Its Carbon Footprint

On February 6, 2025, in Orihuela Costa, – The Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre, which is owned by Ceetrus and CBRE Investment Management and managed by Nhood, is the first shopping centre in the Valencian Community to become environmentally conscious.

Under scopes 1 and 2 to record its impact on the environment. Measuring and controlling its emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) has reached a critical milestone with this achievement.
To further demonstrate its dedication to a greener tomorrow, it has also laid out a strategy for reduction and decarbonisation over the next few years. Honesty and dedication to protecting the environment Zenia Boulevard has pledged to monitor and manage its indirect emissions (created by the centre’s operations) and direct emissions (from the centre’s activities) as part of its sustainability plan. The management of the centre regards this voluntary registration as a crucial step in maintaining its dedication to openness and environmental responsibility.
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The process does not end with calculating the carbon footprint. In keeping with its objective to lessen the negative effects of its operations on the environment and make a positive contribution to the battle against climate change, Zenia Boulevard will use this study as a basis to institute emission reduction and offset programs.
“With this initiative, Zenia Boulevard reinforces its role as a benchmark in sustainable management within the commercial sector, betting on a business model that is more respectful of the planet and its community,” says Pablo Martinez, Head of General Services.
Innovative offerings for a one-of-a-kind adventure.
By providing services that bolster its status as an innovative and accessible shopping resort, Zenia Boulevard remains committed to improving the consumer experience:
It provides guests with the opportunity to take care of their pets as they enjoy the environment, promoting itself as a Dog Friendly facility, and features a dog food dispenser.
Customers can provide their comments and suggestions for further improvement at evaluation stations located in important areas like the Welcome Centre or the restrooms.

The pictogram signage was created to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) find their way about the centre and improve accessibility.
Free lockers: A service created with travellers in mind, providing a secure place to keep their belongings and purchases.
A online program called “Find My Car” can help you quickly and easily find your vehicle. Bicycle repair station: An additional measure towards the dedication to environmentally friendly transportation.

According to Pablo Martinez, “These new services not only improve the experience of our visitors, but also reinforce our commitment to inclusion, sustainability and innovation.”

With an expected 15 million customers in 2024, Zenia Boulevard—the biggest shopping mall in Alicante province—opened to the public in 2012. It boasts over 160 retail spaces and is situated in Orihuela Costa, a prime area in the Orihuela area. Its 18 million euro facility restoration, which improved the facades, pavement, rest places, green areas, restaurant areas, and children’s leisure areas, was finished in 2024.
With an emphasis on making a beneficial impact on society, the environment, and the economy, Nhood is a real estate operator that manages mixed-use properties and helps revitalise metropolitan areas.
It has been in operation since 2021 and is owned by the Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM). It oversees over a thousand properties, such as shopping centres and multipurpose spaces, and operates in eleven countries. Nhood provides all-encompassing solutions, including asset management, development, and promotion of real estate projects, with the help of its staff of over a thousand specialists. Its goal is to build sustainable, interconnected environments that promote local harmony and benefit both communities and owner clients through the use of sustainability, innovation, and proximity concepts.