Majid Al Futtaim Achieves Full Portfolio LEED Certification, Setting New Green Building and Sustainable Retail Benchmark in the UAE

Majid Al Futtaim has announced that all 23 of its independently owned shopping malls have secured certification under globally recognised green building standards, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Estidama.

The milestone positions Majid Al Futtaim among the first retail operators in the region to achieve sustainability certification across its full asset management portfolio, covering both design excellence and operational performance.

The company stated that the achievement reflects more than a decade of implementing international sustainability standards across development, operations and asset management. Since 2014, all newly developed malls have been designed and delivered in line with LEED Design and Construction requirements. Previously built malls have been aligned with LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance standards.

Khalifa Bin Braik, Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management, said the certification underscores the Group’s commitment to building efficient, resilient and thoughtfully designed destinations without compromising customer experience.

Across its portfolio, the company has invested in clean energy, efficiency improvements and indoor environmental quality. Solar photovoltaic systems have been installed across 18 shopping malls, generating more than 23 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy in 2024. Additionally, all malls operate on-site waste segregation systems, contributing to the diversion of over 15,400 tonnes of waste from landfills in 2025.

The certification supports the UAE Net Zero Strategy 2050 and aligns with the company’s commitments as an early signatory to the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.

Sustainability initiatives also extend to tenants through the Retail Design and Delivery (RDD) Green Star programme, which integrates environmental standards into retail design and fit-outs. To date, more than 4,400 retail units have been certified under the programme.

With this milestone, Majid Al Futtaim said its shopping malls are positioned as future-ready destinations that balance commercial performance with environmental responsibility while contributing to the UAE’s broader decarbonisation goals.