Awards from Sustainalytics, inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, and an improved ISS ESG Corporate Rating confirm progress
Aroundtown significantly improved its ESG performance (Environmental, Social, Governance) in 2025/2026 and has been recognized by three renowned international ESG benchmarks: S&P Global, ISS ESG, and Sustainalytics. The results confirm the consistent implementation of its sustainability strategy and progress in key ESG areas.
In 2026, Aroundtown was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the second year in a row. Out of more than 9,200 companies evaluated worldwide, only 848 companies qualified for inclusion, which proves the strict selection criteria of this award. In the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), Aroundtown improved to 68 points in 2025 (+4 points compared to the previous year). This development was driven in particular by improved transparency and structure of sustainability reporting in line with CSRD requirements, the further development of governance and compliance guidelines, and water management initiatives, such as the use of smart water meters in Germany and the Netherlands.
In addition, Aroundtown has already been included for the third consecutive year in the S&P Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index Europe, which comprises the top 20% most sustainable companies in Europe.
The ESG rating agency ISS ESG also confirms the positive development: Aroundtown improved from C to C+ with a performance score of 60.44 (+6 points), consolidating its prime status. This assessment reflects progress in areas such as climate protection and energy management, the integration of ESG criteria into corporate governance, and the health and safety of tenants and employees.
Another significant recognition comes from Morningstar Sustainalytics: Aroundtown received the Global ESG Leader, Regional ESG Leader, and Industry ESG Leader badges for 2026. These distinctions are awarded only to companies whose ESG Risk Score ranks among the top 10% globally, regionally, and within their industry. With an ESG Risk Score of 8.7, Aroundtown is classified in the “Negligible ESG Risk” category, placing it among the top 2% of all rated companies worldwide and within the top 4% of the global real estate sector. In addition, the company received the Regional ESG Top Rated Badge 2025, underscoring the consistency of its ESG performance.
The improvements in the Sustainalytics rating are based, among other things, on the strong integration of ESG criteria into investment decisions, the expansion of green building certifications (e.g., through BREEAM), effective measures in climate risk management, and increased transparency in sustainability reporting. Progress in employee development and tenant satisfaction also contributed to the positive assessment.
“The current awards reflect the progress we have achieved through the consistent advancement of our ESG strategy—from governance structures to environmental and climate protection measures. The recognition by three leading ESG institutions shows that we are on the right track and motivates us to further intensify our efforts,” says Limor Bermann, Chief Sustainability Officer of Aroundtown.
Note on Sustainalytics:
Awarded in 2026. The ESG Leader Badge is based on a rules-based methodology by Sustainalytics and considers publicly available data at the time of the assessment. The award does not represent an absolute measure of sustainability performance and should not be understood as a guarantee of future results. Further information is available on the Morningstar Sustainalytics website.
