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The top 5 sources you shouldn't miss in your ESG strategy.

Date
16.12.22
Authors

Kaya Brandt

Viktoria Niggemann

Jens Thumm

Tags

Sustainability

ESG

Managers

ESG is on everyone's lips and has also taken on a vital role in the real estate industry. Those who disregard ESG risk a loss in their real estate valuation. In addition, rising energy prices and mandatory standards at EU and national level demand consideration of ESG factors in the real estate sector for property and asset managers.

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ESG-related factors are also an important part of responsible investing, as they help investors understand the potential risks and opportunities associated with a portfolio or investment.

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In-depth ESG knowledge and the use of the right tools to implement ESG is essential for boards, CEOs, asset managers, ESG officers, and investors to make ecologically and economically sound decisions. However, they are often confronted with an information overload of superficial knowledge.

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The 5 most helpful sources, we have therefore curated for you.

Those who disregard ESG run the risk of a loss in building value. In addition, rising energy prices and mandatory standards at EU and national level demand consideration of ESG factors in the real estate sector for project and asset managers.

The 5 best sources for implementing your ESG strategy

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1. Current ESG trends in the real estate industry

Immobilien Zeitung (IZ) is one of the leading German-language trade journals for the real estate industry. On a weekly basis, you can learn about current background information, market data, and personal and company news relating to ESG in the real estate industry. With the daily newsletter IZAktuell you will not miss any events in the industry.

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2. ESG in practice

In the report ESG and Digitization by ZIA and blackprintpartners GmbH, you will find best practice examples and solution approaches that range from entry into the topic to budget management and concrete implementation. Among other things, the report clarifies the necessary technical infrastructure and the data basis for implementing ESG in new and existing buildings.

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3. ESG from an international expert perspective

Deloitte's annual ESG Real Estate Insights report provides a diversified and comprehensive view of ESG in the real estate industry, based on a global network of real estate and sustainability experts.

4. Political background and developments around ESG

The vision of DENEFF, an energy network founded in 2010, is to create better policy frameworks and cross-industry collaboration among pioneering companies. To date, DENEFF has become a central platform for climate transformation. They represent the energy efficiency industry in Berlin and Brussels. On its homepage, DENEFF works up political developments and provides background information and assessments on them. This way, you are always up to date regarding current regulations and support programs.

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5. The most important German sustainability certification

The DGNB certification is recognized as the leading standard for sustainable building in Germany and is used by building owners, architects and planners to evaluate and improve the sustainability of their projects. In addition to certification, the non-profit organization DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council) also offers training and education on ESG.

Date
12.16.22
Authors

Kaya Brandt

Viktoria Niggemann

Jens Thumm

Tags

Sustainability

ESG

Managers

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