Continuing its strategic move towards sustainable and energy-efficient building management standards, Origo Multifunctional Centre reduced its energy costs by € 117 569 in 2024 by using the R8 Digital Operator artificial intelligence solution. Simultaneously, the building’s energy performance has been significantly improved and CO₂ emissions have been reduced, contributing to both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.

The implementation of sustainable operations is one of the most strategically important directions in the long-term development plan of Origo Multifunctional Centre. By focusing on optimizing resources and reducing emissions, the company is implementing comprehensive measures that promote operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. This approach not only strengthens the competitiveness of Origo Multifunctional Centre, but also creates long-term value for society by promoting sustainable business development in the urban environment.

“The AI solution has enabled us to achieve concrete and measurable results – significantly reducing both energy consumption and costs. This technology has become an important tool in our sustainability strategy, demonstrating that smart management and innovation can go hand in hand with high operational efficiency and a positive environmental impact. Origo Multifunctional Centre is proving to be a role model in sustainable development and is strategically positioned as one of the key pillars of the future Riga Central Business District, the development of which is based on targeted investments in creating a modern, people- and environment-friendly urban environment,” says Evija Majevska, Commercial Director of Linstow Baltic and Origo Multifunctional Centre.

The R8 Digital Operator artificial intelligence solution was implemented in Origo Shopping Centre and Origo One Business Centre in May 2022 to enable more efficient use of energy resources and reduce energy consumption, in line with the sustainable development strategy of the multifunctional centre. The AI solution automates the operation of the engineering systems in Origo Multifunctional Centre, monitoring and automatically adjusting the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, thus allowing the indoor microclimate systems to be independently regulated to maintain comfortable environmental conditions.

Last year, thanks to the artificial intelligence technology, Origo Multifunctional Centre managed to reduce electricity consumption by 13% and heat consumption by 21.7% in the shopping centre premises. The data demonstrates the high efficiency of AI technologies and their added value in managing commercial buildings, ensuring both cost optimisation and sustainable building performance management.

Origo Multifunctional Centre is positioning itself as one of the leading examples of sustainable development in the Baltic region by consistently implementing high standards of environmental accessibility and sustainability. Its development strategy is based on integrating energy efficient solutions, responsible management of natural resources and creating an inclusive environment accessible to all members of society. This approach enables the creation of a safe, modern and environmentally friendly shopping experience that meets the requirements of both today’s and tomorrow’s urban development.

This year, Origo Shopping Centre developed by Linstow Baltic (specifically, the reconstructed Building A) was awarded the prestigious BREEAM In-Use certification, the world’s leading building sustainability assessment method. This achievement gives the Building A of Origo the second highest rating among all retail developments in Latvia and makes it the first to be certified in management performance as well. Together with the BREEAM New Construction certificates already obtained, this demonstrates Origo’s high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency, as well as good management and operational quality, while strengthening its competitiveness and creating long-term value for both partners and the urban environment.