Sustainability and ESG strategies for real estate owners
Do you have a comprehensive sustainability and ESG strategy with concrete objectives?
Developing and implementing sustainability and ESG strategies for your real estate portfolio is not just about environmental responsibility, but also long-term competitive advantages and risk minimization.
Do you know your sustainability regulatory requirements and how they can impact your company and property portfolio?
Using our comprehensive expertise, we develop individual strategies or analyze your existing strategy to identify optimization potential and tailor adjustments to your specific requirements. We use the following methods:
- The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) at company level: This ensures sustainability reports provide transparency and clear accountability. In addition to strengths and weaknesses, it thoroughly evaluates opportunities and risks related to sustainability and ESG.
- The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the EU taxonomy at real estate level: These provide clear regulations with requirements. We derive concrete measures that even exceed regulatory requirements – for a future-oriented use of resources.
- The IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standard: This has replaced the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and is intended to promote dialog between companies and investors.
- Regional associations such as the Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS), the Conference of Managing Directors of Investment Foundations (KGAST), and the Swiss Pension Fund Association (ASIP) require compliance with ESG criteria and transparent reporting to promote sustainability in the real estate industry. We offer you support in meeting the requirements and report compliance.
Strategy example: Derivation from UN SDGs. Mapping of corporate goals with the real estate-relevant UN Sustainability Development Goals. Analysis of the current fund strategy and derivation of an individual ESG strategy based on the selected UN SDGs.
Our offer
Strategy and action planning
We help you develop a clear, consistent strategy and create a concrete action plan – from initial planning to implementing individual, operational, and quantifiable measures.
Strategy assessment and workshops
Together, we evaluate your current sustainability strategy, identify opportunities and risks, and develop optimization proposals. We are always by your side to inform you of any updates and answer your questions throughout the entire disclosure process.
Best practices and benchmarking
We provide insights into best practices and benchmarks against peer groups and recognized industry standards, ensuring your strategy meets the highest criteria. In addition, we offer support with data management and reporting.
Foundations of the strategy concept
Reasons for a sustainability strategy
1. Long-term business success
Investors and stakeholders are increasingly interested in companies and properties with a sustainable focus. A clear sustainability strategy not only strengthens trust but also your company’s resilience.
A strategic focus enables you to respond proactively to dynamic changes in sustainable finance, sustainably increase the value of your company and real estate portfolio, and minimize real estate-related revenue and value risks.
2. Efficient use of resources
Businesses often face the challenge of effectively utilizing their limited resources to make the right decisions for a successful sustainability strategy. Our experience enables us to develop individual strategies or optimize existing ones that meet your specific requirements.
3. Prevention of regulatory risks
With clear objectives, you can prevent regulatory risks. We help you promote sustainable business practices that open up long-term opportunities for all stakeholders. It is crucial to plan and implement the right measures to meet or even exceed legal requirements. In this way, you contribute to a resource-conscious approach that will also benefit future generations.
