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SAFE ShoppingCenters has been mandated to conduct COVID-19 certifications of Newsec retail portfolio in the Baltics.
The first center to receive the certification is Shopping and Entertainment Center OZAS in Lithuania.

Newsec – the Full Service Property House in Northern Europe – offers real estate owners, investors and tenants a full range of services within the areas of Property Asset Management and Advisory.

On behalf of CBRE, SAFE ShoppingCenters has conducted COVID-19 assessment and certification of the shopping center Kamppi in Helsinki, Finland.
Kamppi is managed by CBRE and is a joint venture between Nuveen and Allianz Real Estate 

SAFE ShoppingCenters has been mandated to conduct COVID-19 certifications of Coliers Internaitional entire retail portfolio in Finland.
The Colliers shopping center unit manages 12 shopping centers in 8 different cities. The leading shopping centers include the largest shopping center in the Nordic countries, Mall of Tripla, the largest entertainment shopping center in the Nordic countries and the largest shopping center in Finland, Jumbo-Flamingo, the largest shopping center in Southeast Finland, Veturi, and the largest shopping center in Central Finland, Seppä.

SAFE ShoppingCenters are certifying the COVID-19 compliance of shopping centers for South African Liberty Two Degrees (L2D).
The assignment includes the iconic Sandton City in Johannesburg, together with other shopping centers located throughout South Africa in Johannesburg, Cape Town, KZN Midlands and Bloemfontein.
In cooperation between L2D, SAFE ShoppingCenters, and Excellerate, the shopping centers have increased their safety measures, strengthen their hygiene protocols, and implemented good international practices. This enables them to resume their shopping center operation in a safe and responsible way, putting the well-being of their tenants and visitors first.

SAFE ShoppingCenters conduct COVID-19 certification of Austrian CC-Real‘s retail portfolio in Croatia and Finland.

NEPI Rockcastle extends the mandate for SAFE ShoppingCenters to conduct COVID-19 compliance certifications of their Shopping Centers in South East Europe.
The mandate includes additional 15 shopping centers located in Romania, Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria.

SAFE ShoppingCenters is strengthening our offer to our french-speaking clients by partnering with the french Risk Management and Corporate Compliance experts SECCOM Consulting, led by Patrick de La Guéronnière.
M. de La Guéronnière has more than 30 years experience from Risk Prevention, Safety and Security within international retail and shopping centers, and has recently served as the Global Safety & Security Director at Ingka Centres. This cooperation adds invaluable expertise for the benefit of our clients, and allows us to offer our full range of services in french.

SAFE ShoppingCenters are mandated to conduct COVID-19 certifications of Hystead Limited‘s shopping center portfolio. The shopping centers are located in Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia.

Bonarka City Center in Kraków, Poland receives their COVID-19 compliance certificate.
The center is managed by APSYS on mandate from NEPI Rockcastle

As the first shopping center in Spain, Center Comercial La Marina has received the COVID-19 Compliance Certificate.
The center is managed by BNP Paribas on mandate from Resolute Asset Management

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), in collaboration with SAFE ShoppingCenters have issued the publication “Reopening of commercial buildings”.
A publication to support building & facilities managers, commercial tenants & landlords to prepare to safely reopen commercial buildings.

The publication can be downloaded from RICS’s website here

The time to welcome the public back into our shopping centers has arrived,
and a key component to generate footfall is to regain trust and restore the confidence of your customers.

Are you confident your center and management are adequately prepared?
Strengthen your position by implementing international best practice and show your customers you are COVID-19 compliant!

SAFE ShoppingCenters’ certification is a unique online assessment,
giving you access to industry best practice as well as live international expert advice customized for your shopping centers.

Please download our information folder here, or contact us for more information

Order your assessment directly here

Erik Engstrand is joining the expert panel at “RLI Connect Meet Up”
Register to the event here

Magnus Roxner, is participating in a round table webinar series hosted by MECSC+R to discuss Covid-19’s impact on retail and what lays ahead.
Register for the webinar here 

As some countries have, or are about to ease up on restrictions for shopping centers, we are releasing the guide “Beyond Covid-19” with advice and consideration for reopening of your shopping center.
The free guide is available here for download in English, German, French, Swedish, and Finnish language.

Citycon owned and operated shopping center Iso Kristiina in Lappeenranta, Finland have passed the requirements for certification.
Congratulations to a job well done, and welcome to the growing family of SAFE RetailDestinations.

SAFE ShoppingCenters have released the guide “Covid-19 and Considerations for Shopping Centers”
The guide provides you with food for though and hands-on advice how you can prepare your organization to handle the Covid-19 pandemic.
The guide is available for free downloading here

This week, 4 nordic shopping centers have past their yearly compliance check and maintain their SAFE Retail Destination designation. The hallmark of a responsible and professionally operated shopping center. Congratulations to the center management teams at Citycon and Skandia Fastigheter for a job well done!

SAFE ShoppingCenters are co-hosting ICSC’s European Security Forum in Stockholm, 21-22 November.
ICSC’s European Security Forum brings together heads of security and decision makers from major European shopping centre development, investment and management companies, leading retailers and other security professionals for a closed-door discussion on current security challenges and presentations from leading security experts.