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Press Release : Tropicana Gardens Mall & Office Tower Achieve Green Building Certification

• Tropicana Gardens Mall & Office Tower was recently presented with the Green Building Index  (GBI) Silver rating certificate. 

• To achieve this green certification, both developments were planned and designed in adherence to  GBI Certification standards (GBI Silver-rating). 

• In creating a positive impact on the environment, Tropicana is guided by our sustainability policy  in an effort to make a difference to the community. 

Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana” or “the Group”),  was recently presented with the Green Building Index (GBI) Silver rating certificate for the  planning and designing of Tropicana Gardens Mall & Office Tower. In creating a positive  impact on the environment, Tropicana is guided by our sustainability policy in an effort to  make a difference to the community. This includes the Group’s commitment to ensure natural resources are used responsibly; protecting the natural environment through  sustainable practices. The Group also strives to continue to embed green features in the  development to reduce environmental impact across our operations and sites.  

“Tropicana Gardens is part of Tropicana Indah, a sustainable 405-acre township that began  its journey in 1996. After more than 28 years, Tropicana Indah has become one of the most  sought-after addresses in Petaling Jaya, accomplishing our grand vision for a sustainable,  liveable and prosperous township with seamless connectivity. Tropicana Gardens recently  won the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2023 under the category of the best mixed-use  development in Malaysia by the FIABCI Malaysia Chapter. This coupled with this recent  green certification, it is very gratifying to know that after many years of planning and  developing, we have received this recognition. We acknowledge the efforts of the Tropicana  team for their diligence and commitment,” said Ong Chou Wen, Chief Executive Officer in  Tropicana. He further elaborated adding, “This was the general objective adopted by Tropicana Gardens in creating a development that is sustainable, well-connected and have a  positive impact on the township and surrounding communities.”

ABOUT GBI SILVER CERTIFICATION 

Green Building Index (GBI) is Malaysia’s first comprehensive rating system for assessing how  environmentally friendly a building, community or factory is designed and operated.  Introduced on 3 January 2009, the green rating tool was designed for the Malaysian tropical  climate taking into account environmental concerns, and the country’s social, cultural, and  developmental contexts.  

Tropicana has achieved six GBI rated developments namely – Tropicana Gardens Arnica,  Bayberry, Cyperus, Dianthus, Tropicana Gardens Mall & Office Tower. To achieve this GBI  certification, the developments must be built according to these green building standards: 

1. Passive design approach in building orientation to minimise direct solar heat gain by  orienting the building towards the North-South direction. 

2. Building orientation will also take into account the prevailing wind directions to  maximise cross-ventilation. 

3. Ensuring minimum impact on the environment during earthworks, piling as well as  waste and water management. 

4. Smart design factors such as extensive sun shades and shady structures to keep the internal temperature pleasant without air-conditioning which will reduce the  emission of Carbon Dioxide. 

5. Incorporation of bioswales and rainwater detention paths to minimize any negative impact on the landscaping through stormwater management and natural filtration.

6. Leveraging the topography of the land to minimize the impact on the environment.  The ground level was designed with the existing environment in mind. The lake was  mostly unaltered to conserve the beautiful natural feature of the development 

7. Traffic inflow and outflow is managed with the addition of access alternative  transportation in the form of public transportation, such as the Surian MRT station which will in turn reduce carbon footprint. 

Currently, Tropicana has built 17 green-rated developments to show our commitment in  building sustainably and responsibly. To find out more about our ESG initiatives, pls do visit  https://tropicanacorp.com.my/sustainability.

Accreditation Panel (GBIAP) Chairman Ar. Chan Seong Aun and Mr Andrew Kong, GM of  GBI, present the final GBI Silver certification for Tropicana Gardens Mall & Office Tower to  CEO of Tropicana, Mr Ong Chou Wen in the presence of Ms Ixora Ang, Managing Director,  Marketing & Sales and Business Development of Tropicana and senior representatives from  GBI – Anis Adibah, Ir. Lucas (Soma Technical Sdn Bhd), Mr Gan Khien Tat (DGM Tropicana  Project), Mr Muhammad Syamim (AM Tropicana Project), Ms Emma Lim (SGM Tropicana  Planning) and Ms Amirah (GBI) 

The award winning and multi-certified integrated development Tropicana Gardens

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