Sonae Sierra has been distinguished at the 'European Risk Management Awards', an initiative of the British magazine 'StrategicRisk', which aims at rewarding the best and most innovative actions in the risk management area. The prize for 'Most Innovative Use of IT or other Technology' comes in recognition of
Sonae Sierra's efforts to perfect the inspections system, employing a new technological platform that enables the control and management of safety & health risks and environmental impacts in its shopping centres.

'We are very proud to receive this distinction, since it recognizes the company's effort and results in the continuous improvement in terms of safety & health. This bet on the reduction of the risk linked to accident prevention is carried out for the benefit of employees, tenants, suppliers and visitors,' said Fernando Guedes de Oliveira , Sonae Sierra's CEO.