What: Falabella has received the LEED Gold certificate for its 25,000-square-meter store located in Parque Arauco.

Why it is important: The certificate is the second highest, recognizing that the store stands out from the vast majority of projects that are certified, reaching high numbers of comfort, sustainability, and energy efficiency attributes.

This recognition is prepared by the US Green Building Council and highlights different criteria including the design and construction of the store, adequate and efficient management of energy resources and water, the correct use of materials, waste management in construction, and the quality of the environment inside.

Falabella Parque Arauco is the first of its stores to measure its carbon footprint during the construction stage. The store also has low water consumption faucets and appliances, 100% high efficiency LED technology, an area for separating waste, and a recycling plan that recycled 96.6% of building waste during construction.

Falabella Parque Arauco officially receives the LEED Gold international certification