Spanish retail specialist Neinver said it has become the first company in the European retail property industry to obtain ISO 50001 energy efficiency certification for its entire portfolio.

Spanish retail specialist Neinver said it has become the first company in the European retail property industry to obtain ISO 50001 energy efficiency certification for its entire portfolio.

'With this certification, Neinver becomes the first company in the industry to earn triple ISO certification, for quality management, environmental management and energy efficiency, for all the retail properties it manages in Europe,' the Madrid-based company said.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, the company is also committed to increasing the percentage of energy coming from renewable sources. The share of renewable energy has already doubled from 15% in 2012 to 30% to 2013.

In that year Neinver said it reduced the CO2 emissions of the shopping centres and outlets it manages by 22% compared to the previous year.