Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
ESRS disclosure: S1-4_19
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- Has your company implemented any measures to mitigate the negative impacts on your workforce resulting from the transition to a greener, climate-neutral economy? If so, please disclose these measures, including any training and reskilling initiatives, employment guarantees, or support provided in cases of downscaling or mass dismissal, such as job counselling, coaching, intra-company placements, and early retirement plans. Additionally, indicate how these measures align with prevailing regulations and any external developments that may influence potential risks associated with this transition.
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Question Id: S1-4_19
The sustainability ambition of the Group is embedded across all newcomer programmes, including the URW Fundamentals experience as well as the onboarding path. URW Fundamentals includes an internally-created gamified sustainability workshop where employees learn how to reframe real estate development from a sustainability standpoint. The onboarding path includes Climate Fresk workshops and digital sustainability modules; this curriculum continues to be deployed to all newcomers across the Group. In addition, dedicated technical training is offered to all relevant staff members, covering topics such as sustainable consumption, carbon neutrality and sustainable development. In June 2023, the Group launched its second global Learning Week, which included an opportunity for employees to deepen their understanding of sustainable urban regeneration with a keynote hosted by an external expert and urban strategy leader; approximately 250 employees participated. Regional Learning Week initiatives included trainings to highlight the impact of carbon emissions on key departments, such as mobility and digital trends. In September 2023, URW hosted a Leadership Working Session for the Group’s senior manager population. This full day of training focused on the Better Places roadmap, with a focus on the Better Places certification, Sustainable Retail Index, social impact and carbon neutrality. The programme is being replicated in every country, for all employees. In 2023, 683 employees participated in a 1-day “Building Tomorrow Together” sustainable roadshow.
Report Date: 4Q2023Relevance: 80%