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bees on the roof
Bees on the roof

Bee die-off is advancing worldwide at a rapid rate and becoming a problem that has to be taken seriously. As from now, the traditional Viennese department store GERNGROSS is playing an active role in protecting these useful insects in the heart of the city: 250,000 bees recently settled on the roof of GERNGROSS.

Mobility and Accessibility

Very good connections to local public transport, bicycle parking, a direct link to the cycle network and modern infrastructure for electric vehicles provide an easy and environmentally friendly alternative for our customers when they come and shop with us.
Up to 92% of our visitors come to shop in our mall using public transport, on foot or by bike.

Sustainable mobility

4 EV charging points

Very good connections to local public transport, bicycle parking, a direct link to the cycle network and modern infrastructure for electric vehicles provide an easy and environmentally friendly alternative for our customers when they come and shop with us. Up to 92% of people come to shop in our mall using public transport, on foot or by bike.

Public transport connection

Bus, bike or train

Whether you come by electric car, U-Bahn or bus, by bike or on foot: GERNGROSS couldn’t be easier to reach and is also connected to the regional cycle routes. The new U3 U-Bahn line (Neubaugasse station) provides a direct entrance to the store.

Our mobility services

Service
public transport
GERNGROSS is situated at Mariahilfer Straße 42–48 in Neubau, Vienna’s 7th district. The department store is ideal to reach with all types of transport.
Footpaths and cycle routes
GERNGROSS is easy to reach on foot or by bike on paved paths that are suitable for wheelchairs and buggies/prams or on dedicated bike paths.
Charging points for electric vehicles
The free EV charging station in GERNGROSS can be found in the parking garage.

Energy Management – ​​with a system

GERNGROSS constantly analyses its energy consumption and implements measures specifically to achieve energy savings and improve energy efficiency at the centre.

Optimized cooling

Water tank for cooling

Cooling requirements there are met using cooling towers on the roof. The ventilation systems use technical equipment for heat recovery.

LED lighting

Energy-saving lighting

Retrofitting saves electricity and money. Saving energy means protecting the climate. At GERNGROSS, this has long included specific measures such as successively retrofitting all the lighting on the façades and the interior with energy-saving LED technology.

Energy generation

Clean energy. Climate protection is close to our hearts. That’s why we use renewable energies. As every SES shopping mall is unique, it can be designed to take account of individual local conditions to the greatest possible extent. 100% of the electricity GERNGROSS purchases is green electricity.

People & Society

Helping where there’s a need We assume social responsibility, whether through long-term cooperation with clubs and associations in the district, through unforgettable events or various charity campaigns.

Nature
What we do for humanity

Our staff are our most important success factor. We create jobs in the region and are a platform for local retailers. As a neighbourhood shopping centre, we offer people in the region the main products and services they need every day.

Sustainable shop partners

Sustainability initiatives in our shops. The retailers, restaurateurs and service companies at GERNGROSS are also committed to acting responsibly for a sustainable future with a wide variety of relevant activities.

BetterWay Produktkauf
MediaMarkt „BetterWay“

The BetterWay initiative from Austria’s leading retailer for consumer electronics combines various measures, projects and activities covering all aspects of sustainability, social justice and environmental protection. This also includes labelling sustainable products to assist tech fans who are trying to achieve a greener lifestyle. Products that meet sustainability criteria with respect to socially responsible manufacture, the materials used, energy efficiency, emissions or recyclability are identified in the store or online shop with the BetterWay logo. From Monday to Saturday the trained team of specialist sales advisors at MediaMarkt Gerngross will help you choose appliances that are especially sustainable.

Certifications

Climate protection and thus actively reducing energy consumption have been high on the agenda for SES for many years. The GERNGROSS department store with its long-standing traditions has already been awarded the following certifications:

BREEAM certification

Green Building – Partner of the European Greenbuilding Program