Atrium European Real Estate Limited
EANS-News: Atrium publishes its first sustainability report, ?It matters?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Corporate news transmitted by euro adhoc with the aim of a Europe-wide distribution. The issuer is responsible for the content of this announcement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Information St Helier Jersey / Channel Islands - Atrium European Real Estate Limited Atrium publishes its first sustainability report, "It matters" Jersey, 7 June 2017. Atrium European Real Estate Limited (VSE/ Euronext: ATRS), ("Atrium" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a leading owner, operator and redeveloper of shopping centres and retail real estate in Central and Eastern Europe, announces the achievement of the next milestone in its sustainability strategy with the publication today of its first sustainability report - "It matters". The report follows Atrium's receipt of a Green Star rating from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) after its first participation in the survey in 2016, and an EPRA Gold award for its financial reporting standards and transparency during the same year, as well as the Company's subsequent decision to increase its commitment to transparency and corporate social responsibility. . The report is aligned with the EPRA best practices recommendations on Sustainability Reporting and is now available for download on the company website within the Sustainability section. The report reflects Atrium's commitment to and progress in achieving sustainable growth, as well as the Company's long-term approach to investment and operations, and its continued efforts to lead in terms of corporate citizenship in the CEE region. Atrium strives for economic efficiency, social fairness and environmental sustainability in all its endeavours and at the heart of its sustainability strategy lies a comprehensive materiality assessment. This is based on a detailed analysis of the Company's stakeholders' needs and expectations, including its customers, investors, retailers and employees, as well as a thorough legislation and standards review. The material impact areas and value drivers are grouped into three focus areas aligned with Atrium's long- term strategy - "Our customers, Our assets and Our employees" - with clear and ambitious targets set for each pillar of the framework. Liad Barzilai, Chief Executive Officer of the Group, commented: "I am pleased to announce our efforts these past years have resulted in the publication of our first sustainability report. "It Matters" clearly underlines our ambition to continue being a transparent and multicultural market leader in the region. This includes showing leadership on addressing environmental and social challenges, which truly matters for our stakeholders and creates long term sustainable value." Further information can be found on the Company's website www.aere.com [http:// www.aere.com/], at sustainability@aere.com, or for Analysts at lpopova@aere.com. Press & Shareholders: FTI Consulting Inc +44 (0)20 3727 1000 Richard Sunderland, Claire Turvey, Ellie Sweeney atrium@fticonsulting.com The Company is established as a closed-end investment company incorporated and domiciled in Jersey and regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission as a certified Jersey listed fund, and is listed on both the Vienna Stock Exchange and the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange. Appropriate professional advice should be sought in the case of any uncertainty as to the scope of the regulatory requirements that apply by reason of the above regulation and listings. All investments are subject to risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results. Further inquiry note: For further information: FTI Consulting Inc.: +44 (0)20 3727 1000 Richard Sunderland Claire Turvey Richard.sunderland@fticonsulting.com end of announcement euro adhoc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- issuer: Atrium European Real Estate Limited Seaton Place 11-15 UK-JE4 0QH St Helier Jersey / Channel Islands phone: +44 (0)20 7831 3113 FAX: mail: richard.sunderland@fticonsulting.com WWW: http://www.aere.com ISIN: JE00B3DCF752 indexes: stockmarkets: Wien, Luxembourg Stock Exchange language: English