Social sustainability

Driving sustainable value creation in the real estate industry

Social sustainability promotes the long-term stability and attractiveness of real estate projects. It contributes to risk minimization, sustainable returns, and social responsibility.

While the concept of sustainability has become firmly established in the real estate industry in recent years, the focus has largely been on environmental aspects. These are defined, accepted, and often reflected through certifications and annual reporting. However, we are still in the early stages when it comes to social sustainability. 

Nevertheless, there is a consensus in the industry about the importance of social sustainability – because building means taking responsibility. And real estate projects that create added social value, through affordable housing, community-orientated infrastructure, or participation, offer clear benefits to both tenants and investors:

1. They increase quality of life, neighborhood dynamics, and social rootedness, ultimately contributing to the long-term stability and appeal of real estate assets.
2. They minimize vacancy risks and conflict potential while improving resilience to regulatory and market changes.
3. They achieve stable, long-term, and sustainable returns.
4. They assume social responsibility by promoting social inclusion and improving the quality of life.

Mariacarla Capillo

Wüest Partner

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T +41 44 289 90 31

Catherine Phan-huy

Durable Planung und Beratung,
Wüest Partner Group

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T +41 44 556 61 13

Robert Weinert

Wüest Partner

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T +41 44 289 91 73

Matthias Weber

Wüest Partner

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T +41 44 289 91 60