• A 91% Trust Index and 93% participation rate place Castellana Properties above the sector average and ahead of more than 15,000 certified companies.

• Castellana Properties outperforms other companies of a similar size and within its sector by more than 28 points in key areas such as financial security.

• Pride of belonging, camaraderie and accessible leadership stand out as distinctive strengths, reinforcing its position as an employer of choice.

Castellana Properties, a listed company specialising in the acquisition and management of shopping centres and retail parks in Spain and Portugal, has obtained the Great Place to Work® certification—an international recognition that endorses organisations with corporate cultures built on trust, engagement and excellence in people management.

The certification process saw a 93% participation rate across the workforce, a particularly significant figure that reinforces the strength of the results achieved following a year in which the company’s headcount increased by 33% compared to the previous survey. The Trust Index reached 91%, improving on the previous year and exceeding both the scores of the best certified companies and the average of more than 15,000 organisations assessed by Great Place to Work®.

“We are extremely proud of this recognition, which confirms that our commitment to building a working environment based on trust, collaboration and the development of our team is delivering results. Every achievement at Castellana Properties is also a reflection of our people’s commitment, and this certification encourages us to keep moving forward, strengthening our culture and continuing to be a benchmark employer,” said Debora Santamaría, CFO of Castellana Properties.

Standout results compared with companies of a similar size and within the sector

When compared with companies of a similar size and within the same sector, Castellana Properties performs above average across all the factors analysed, with particularly strong differences in key areas such as work–life balance and financial security, where the company scores more than 15 points higher than other organisations. Notably, the workplace environment improved by 18 points year on year, becoming one of the company’s main strengths.

In comparison with other companies in the same sector, Castellana Properties stands out especially in fairness, integrity, support, hospitality and pride of belonging, all well above the sector average. These results reflect the company’s strong commitment to a culture based on trust and collaboration, as well as the team’s high level of alignment with the organisation’s values and purpose.

Pride, camaraderie and approachable leadership

By dimension, pride is the indicator that has grown the most this year. A total of 95% of employees state that they feel proud to work for the company and would recommend it as an excellent place to work, while 90% of the workforce believes that their work is meaningful and adds value.

Camaraderie, at 93%, is firmly established as one of the company’s key differentiators, reflecting an environment where trust and teamwork are actively encouraged. Respect and fairness indicators show that employees feel supported, listened to and cared for—even during periods of change—perceiving an inclusive environment free from discrimination based on age, race, gender or sexual orientation.

Leadership is also rated very positively, with particular emphasis on the accessibility, approachability and guidance provided by management teams.

In terms of wellbeing, Castellana Properties ranks above the sector average across all indicators. This is the result of an employee value proposition focused on holistic wellbeing and professional development, including physical wellbeing initiatives, work–life balance measures such as a hybrid working model, flexible working hours and a reduced summer working day, financial security through competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a strong commitment to continuous training and language learning.