The investment and asset manager aam2core is continuing to drive forward the modernisation initiative for the portfolio it manages: the EDDI office building in Düsseldorf and the MARKGRAF25 office building in Berlin have been certified by the DGNB in the ‘Buildings in Operation’ category. Whilst the EDDI was awarded Gold, the MARKGRAF25 achieved the highest certification level, Platinum. The certificates, presented at EXPO REAL, confirm the quality of the buildings’ operation and the measures already implemented to further develop both portfolio properties.
aam2green Advisory GmbH – a subsidiary of aam2core Holding AG – analysed the two buildings in terms of their future viability and, on that basis, developed a bespoke action plan. The ESG consultancy firm oversaw the certification process in close collaboration with aam2core’s asset management team. The quality of building operations was assessed, taking into account the completed modernisation work and the ESG processes already established in the building’s management.
“We translate the requirements of DGNB certification into specific measures for the management and further development of the property in question. For MARKGRAF25, we had originally aimed for Gold, which is why achieving Platinum certification is a particular accolade for us. Both certifications provide independent verification of the quality of the measures implemented and demonstrate how sustainability expertise and practical implementation go hand in hand,” says Dr Thomas Worschech, Managing Director of aam2green Advisory.
The refurbishment of the office spaces in both buildings has been completed. District heating, AI-supported heating optimisation, smart thermostats and LED lighting all contribute to energy-efficient operation. Showers with changing rooms and communal areas are available for users. Accessibility has also been improved.
Both properties are managed in accordance with green tenancy agreements that include sustainability guidelines, an e-mobility strategy and a transformation plan.
At MARKGRAF25, communal areas and a structured waste management system complement the building’s operations. The property is situated in Berlin’s Zeitungsviertel district, between Gendarmenmarkt and Checkpoint Charlie. As part of a follow-on let, von Beust & Coll. Beratungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG took up 462 square metres of space. The facilities and the flexible layout were key factors in the decision.
Stefan de Greiff (Member of the Executive Board) and Dr Thomas Worschech (Head of ESG & Sustainability) accepted the DGNB certificates on behalf of aam2core Holding AG.
