Carbon Due Diligence

Through a compre­hensive Carbon Due Diligence (CDD) analysis, we develop the most economical decar­bonization strategy for your real estate portfolio and identify all the measures required to comply with the decar­bonization path by 2050. 

Are your properties prepared for the upcoming regulatory CO₂ emission require­ments?

A carbon due diligence shows the current perfor­mance of the property in terms of CO₂ emissions and identifies all necessary steps to meet future decar­bonization require­ments.

The actual energy consumption and associated CO₂ equiv­a­lents are shown in the energy certificate. Comparison with future regulatory require­ments is the first step in an analysis. ​​Wüest Partner’s CO₂ calcu­lator can be used to determine the effec­tiveness of individual measures in terms of reducing energy consumption. This enables a precise indication of the CO₂ require­ments as well as the most cost-effective renovation measures and their impact on the property’s value.

The carbon due diligence consists of a CRREM (Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor) assessment to determine the CRREM stranding point (CO₂ and energy) and a CO₂ balance according to the Green­house Gas Protocol Standard (GHGP, Scope 1 and 2), as well as an evalu­ation of potential improve­ments regarding energy-related remedi­ation measures. The CO₂ balance is based on energy consumption and demand (heat and electricity).

The assessment is carried out through a property inspection with Wüest Visits alongside the building documen­tation and energy consumption data provided by you. In the carbon due diligence, the final energy demand and consumption are divided among the energy sources (electricity, district heating, natural gas, diesel, oil, etc.) and multi­plied by the corre­sponding CO₂ equiv­a­lents. Wüest Partner checks the plausi­bility of the consumption data to determine the environ­mental key figures and supple­ments them where possible.

We work with engineering firms on the detailed planning, promotion, and imple­men­tation of the proposed renovation measures.

The service is aimed at profes­sional real estate investors who want to check their portfolios for future security or be confident they are purchasing the right properties from the offset. Carbon due diligence is also helpful when reviewing real estate financing to minimize the risk of future loan defaults.

In addition to the carbon due diligence, we also offer a real estate (RE) ESG rating assessment. This rating considers further condi­tions and measures that influence a property’s ESG factors, while also taking regulatory and country-specific require­ments and ordinances into account.