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

E‑mail
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

E‑mail
T +41 44 289 91 60