In today’s podcast episode, we look at concrete ESG measures. We have invited Managing Director Jan Schildmeier and Head of Sustainability Hermann Hörster. These show step by step what simple measures investors and owners can take to save C02 in their properties, for example – with little effort and minimal costs. So listen in and have fun with the episode!
Three facts about the episode “Concrete ESG measures: First steps on the way to sustainable real estate”
What do real estate investors pay particular attention to when dealing with ESG?
“First of all, there are different types of investors with different interests,” Schildmeier explains at the beginning of the podcast. On the one hand, regulated capital and on the other hand, unregulated capital, such as private investors or family offices. Nevertheless, almost all of them deal with the same core issues. At the moment, energy efficiency and thus the energy certificate play a decisive role. But the CREEM tool and green building certificates are also becoming more and more important.
Due to the uncertainty regarding ESG in the market, the good old Green Building certificate is gaining in importance.
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First steps to decarbonize real estate
“The first and easiest step towards decarbonisation is an energy and CO2 audit,” explains Horster. In particular, the state of technical building equipment (TGA) is examined. “After this audit, up to 30 percent of energy and CO2 can already be saved,” explains Horster and Schildmeier adds: “You can really achieve a lot by optimizing operations, you don’t have to take immediate structural measures to save CO2.” The next steps would be contract management and a digital retrofit.
What brings the greatest ROI?
What becomes clear in the podcast episode is that ESG measures do not have to be cost-intensive. Because before structural measures have to be tackled, there are many other steps that the ESG experts would recommend. But what promises the greatest return on investment? “The use of LEDs and photovoltaics,” answers Jan Schildmeier without thinking twice.
In the current episode, you can find out when structural measures make sense, what role data and artificial intelligence play in the topic of ESG. So listen in now and get more clarity on the first steps towards decarbonizing your real estate!.
