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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 7 COMMERCIAL Quad Central achieves Malta's First LEED Platinum Certification, setting a new standard for sustainable buildings QUAD Central is proud to an- nounce that it has become the first building in Malta to achieve LEED Platinum certification, a prestigious accolade awarded by the U.S. Green Building Coun- cil (USGBC). This certification underscores Quad Central's commitment to sustainability, positioning it as a leader in en- vironmental management and sustainable building practices not only in Malta but also across Eu- rope. The LEED (Leadership in En- ergy and Environmental Design) certification is the world's fore- most green building rating sys- tem, providing a comprehensive framework for creating healthy, efficient, and cost-effective build- ings. Achieving LEED Platinum, the highest level of certification, is a testament to Quad Central's dedication to minimising environ- mental impact while maximising economic and social benefits. As the first building in Malta to receive this prestigious certifica- tion, Quad Central joins global landmarks like The Crystal, Lon- don, which was the first in the world to achieve LEED Platinum certification and Apple Park, Cu- pertino, California, one of the largest LEED Platinum-certified structures in the world, pow- ered by renewable energy sourc- es, among other prestigious and renowned developments. This achievement is not just a mile- stone for Quad Central but a significant step forward for the Maltese market, demonstrating the potential for sustainable de- velopment, and setting a bench- mark for future projects, inspiring businesses and organisations to pursue sustainable practices. "We are immensely proud to achieve LEED Platinum certifica- tion, a testament to our unwaver- ing commitment to sustainability and excellence," said Sandro At- tard, General Manager at Quad Central. "This achievement not only reflects our dedication to en- vironmental stewardship but also sets a new standard for sustaina- ble development in Malta and be- yond." Quad Central's journey towards sustainability has been meticu- lously planned to enhance en- vironmental quality, econom- ic efficiency, and community well-being. This recognition solid- ifies its role as a pillar of sustain- ability in Malta, inspiring future projects and fostering a more vi- brant community within the Cen- tral Business District. Improved experience on myAPS internet and mobile banking The latest version of myAPS (version 22), has been released, introducing a host of improve- ments to the myAPS internet and mobile banking platform. Highlighted enhancements include: • Debit card management: order Debit Cards direct- ly from your myAPS mo- bile app. • Term Deposit Accounts: open your account from your myAPS mobile app. • Enhanced 'Settings' page: activate the 'Shake to hide balance' feature, add cards to your virtual wal- let and access essential le- gal documentation, from the upgraded settings menu. • Improved device man- agement: enjoy added security and control over your banking experience by viewing and deactivat- ing unused, active devices linked to your accounts. • Standing order modifi- cations: modify standing orders you have created, directly from your mobile device. • Rename account: make selecting the correct ac- count simpler by creating and editing the names of your accounts. • • Tiered interest rate in- formation: find more comprehensive details on your Current, Student and Virtual accounts with tiered interest rates. • Enhanced P2M notifica- tions: activate P2M pay- ment notifications in the push notification section. • Simplified payments: send payments immedi- ately after logging in, by selecting your preferred payment method in the new 'Payments' menu, now found in the mobile screen footer. Gordon Gilford, Head of Electronic Channels stat- ed, "These enhancements to myAPS are part of a wider pro- gramme of upgrades planned for release later this year, as we continue to strive to provide a seamless banking experience for our personal and corporate customers." More information is available on apsbank.com.mt/inter- net-banking. Paris Paralympic Games exclusively on TSN in Malta THE Paris Paralympic Games which are taking place between 28 August and 8 September 2024 will be broadcast exclusively on TSN. Throughout the Games, sports fans can follow all the ac- tion across all TSN channels and catch up on any events they miss for up to 7 days. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will see more than 4,000 athletes from around the world compete in 549 medal events across 22 sports. As with the already concluded Olympic Games, many of the events will take place as some of the most iconic landmarks in Paris, includ- ing the Eiffel Tower and the Cha- teau de Versailles. Dr Julian Bajada, Secretary General of the Malta Paralympic Committee and Chef de Mis- sion for the Games, said "TSN's broadcasting of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is another step forward for the local Paralympic Sport community and demon- strates the power of the Games to thrill, excite and inspire fans. We are bringing the Games closer to home and, for the first time ever, you can follow Team Malta on TSN. Get ready for two weeks of unrivalled sports content for what promises to be an iconic and his- tory-making Games." Simon Poljsak, Senior Manager - Strategy, Products & Business De- velopment Melita, added, "TSN continues to offer an unrivalled selection of the best action to sports fans in Malta. Adding the Paralympic Games to our lineup this summer not only reinforces our commitment to delivering a great product but also highlights our belief in the ability of sports to increase inclusivity. I'm sure sports fans will be looking forward to following all the action from Paris." TSN, Europe's best TV sports package, is available to Melita cus- tomers as part of its TV Packages which include more than 100 in- teractive channels. More informa- tion is available at https://www. melita.com/tv/tv-packages/.