(Local) government
Corio and the (local) government are dependent on each other in respect of plans for the future. Local municipalities are, for example, our partners (in discussions) on improving and maintaining public areas, on the various facilities to be offered and on the measures and regulations that are important for shopping centres, such as access, the traffic situation, signposting and taxes and other levies. The municipality provides the land for development and is also important in that it grants any licences and permits required (based on the local retail trade policy) to redevelop existing centres or develop/acquire new properties. Corio’s CSR strategy is designed to ensure the group makes a sustainable contribution to the built environment and the local community.
Cooperation with the police and fire service is vital if a shopping centre is to be secure. Rather than waiting until problems arise, Corio’s strategy is to adopt a pro-active approach by establishing clear consultative structures for discussing and dealing with possible emergencies and difficulties before they happen. What matters here is the quality of the communications rather than the frequency of the consultations.
It is the responsibility of the relevant business units’ management and, in the case of new projects, the project managers or, in the case of existing centres, the shopping centre managers to establish and maintain good relationships with local government authorities. CSR issues such as greener and more sustainable shopping areas are important agenda items in Corio’s discussions with local and other government authorities.
Source: Annual Report 2008, Chapter Corporate_Social_Responsibility, page 139 (PDF, 160 kB)
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