ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
Social Actions at asset level
Castellana Properties prioritises cooperation and the generation of strategic alliances to generate value in local communities.
The most significant ESG actions carried out in FY25 and implemented in all Assets are detailed below.
Hearts in Movement
VallsurThe initiative developed together with the Colegio Apostolado as part of the St Valentine's Day and Carnival campaign at Vallsur, to drive social-impact actions and strengthen ties with the local community. More than 700 pupils took part in a street parade that transformed the centre into a meeting point for families and visitors, recording an estimated footfall of 1,750 people. The action was complemented by an exhibition at the centre of the winning hats from a school competition and concluded with a performance by the school choir, making a positive impact on the local community and on the centre's commercial ecosystem.
Blue Steps
HabanerasTo mark World Autism Awareness Day, Habaneras Shopping Centre joined the European awareness campaign by organising an inclusive fashion show together with the Apanee association of Torrevieja and the operator C&A. The event featured the participation of street performers and local dance academies, the backing of the Town Council through the sports councillor Diana Box, as well as the presence of local influencers and the media. The centre was lit up in blue and set aside a noise-free hour as symbolic gestures of awareness-raising. In addition, a stand was set up to collect race numbers for the charity walk organised by the association.
9th Edition of Zumbando pa El Faro
El FaroCharity Zumba is the largest zumba event in Extremadura, organised together with the Town Council, the Provincial Council of Badajoz and the Regional Government of Extremadura. In its October 2025 edition it surpassed a thousand participants and raised €20,140 for the AECC. In a notable first, the President of the Regional Government of Extremadura took an active part in promoting the event on social media, and operators at the centre such as Kids&Us and Décimas joined as sponsors for the first time, reinforcing the commercial environment's commitment to social-impact initiatives.
Bicycle Day
Bahía SurBahía Sur once again held Bicycle Day, an event with 39 years of history that champions sustainable transport. Organised together with the Town Council of San Fernando, the Provincial Council of Cádiz, the Andalusian Cycling Federation and Carrefour, it brought together more than 2,500 participants registered through the centre's app and website, exclusively for Bahía Sur Club members. The route ended with a children's performance and prize draws, obtaining a rating of 8.8 in the satisfaction survey.
Puerta Europa Emprende
Puerta EuropaTo support the growth of entrepreneurs and local businesses in the Campo de Gibraltar area, the centre makes a gallery space available free of charge, offering direct visibility to visitors. To date, nine businesses have passed through this space to showcase their products and services, and some of them, such as Aromas Dulces and Seguros Montepío, have subsequently returned to the centre independently. The space also serves a dual purpose, and is made available to non-profit associations to sell their items.
ImpulsaTe
Los ArcosImpulsaTe is a free, in-person training programme run by Los Arcos Shopping Centre to improve the employability of young people aged between 18 and 29 registered as jobseekers. The programme offers an intensive course of more than 75 hours in hospitality and workplace skills, complemented by professional guidance and preferential access to real opportunities within the shopping centre itself. In 2025, two rounds were held, training 30 participants, connected directly to the selection processes linked to the opening of new operators and up to 150 potential associated jobs, positioning Los Arcos as an active agent in the economic and social development of its local area.
Nany Moly and the scientific girls
Granaita Retail ParkThe Granaita Retail Park held, for the first time, a commemorative event for children: the play “Nany Moly y las chicas científicas”, a performance that introduced girls and boys to the role of pioneering women in science such as Agnódice or Margarita Salas. The reception exceeded all expectations: bookings through the Granaita app sold out within a few hours and capacity had to be expanded twice, reaching 100 people. The initiative also had a notable digital impact, increasing social-media followers thanks to collaborative posts.
Loures Dança
Loure ShoppingTo mark International Women's Day, LoureShopping hosted the Loures Dança! initiative on its ground floor, in collaboration with the Town Council of Loures and the municipality's dance schools. The event brought together participants of all ages in a day of performances that transformed the centre into a lively meeting point for the local community, attracting a large number of visitors, mainly relatives of the dancers. The broad intergenerational participation fostered an atmosphere of inclusion and coexistence, strengthening the ties between LoureShopping and the Loures community, establishing the centre as a cultural and social landmark in the municipality.
La Veu de Bonaire
BonaireBonaire held, in May 2025, La Veu de Bonaire, a live musical talent contest set within the centre's reopening following the DANA floods. The initiative featured 12 semi-finalists, 6 finalists and 3 winners, with the semi-final on 16 May and the final on 17 May, and the collaboration of Springfield and Deichmann. The event was complemented by an upcycling activity in which participants designed fashion pieces from recyclable materials, culminating in a show featuring their creations and reinforcing the message of creativity, sustainability and collective celebration at a significant moment for the centre and its community.
Sustainable Market
RioSulOn 22, 23 and 24 May, RioSul Shopping hosted the Sustainable Market, the highest-impact event of the period, organised in collaboration with the Town Council and various local associations. The initiative brought together several associations that collected, transformed and reused second-hand clothing, giving it new life before putting it up for sale, thereby promoting the circular economy and responsible consumption among visitors. The event generated great curiosity among the public and was inaugurated by the councillor for Culture, giving it notable institutional backing. Its media coverage was significant, with an estimated value of €7,000.
Run Up 158
Forum MadeiraForum Madeira once again organised Run Up 158, a unique sporting event in Madeira that promotes the health and well-being of the local community. The race, open to participants aged between 18 and 75, takes place entirely inside the centre over 375 metres and 278 steps, from level -3 up to the central square. Organised with the collaboration of sports clubs, a local gym and a sports shop, it tests participants' speed, endurance and determination. In recognition of its singular character, the 2026 edition will be included for the first time in the international Skyrunning calendar.
30 anos de F-16 em Portugal
8ª AvenidaFrom 20 to 29 May, 8ª Avenida was the setting for the exhibition “30 Anos de F-16 em Portugal”. Through a photographic display, the centre was transformed into a space that told the story of the F-16 aircraft, one of the most emblematic in the defence of Portugal and NATO, generating great interest among visitors. The exhibition was complemented by attraction and recruitment activities for the Portuguese Air Force, strengthening the centre's ties with an initiative of institutional and national relevance. The campaign achieved a media coverage value of approximately €3,000, with a particular presence in regional media.
