Goldbeck Sustainability Consulting – an expert in sustainability and ESG consultancy for existing properties – has successfully acted as an independent auditor for the BREEAM certification of a revitalised logistics site in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, North Rhine-Westphalia. The logistics site, owned by the investment and asset manager Scantum DW GmbH, comprises three logistics warehouses with a directly adjoining office building and was awarded a ‘Very Good’ rating under BREEAM DE Existing Buildings Part 1. The property is part of the EPISO 6 fund, managed by Tristan Capital Partners, and is managed by Scantum DW GmbH.
Goldbeck’s Sustainability Consulting team supported the entire certification process – from a comprehensive analysis of the building stock and the identification of suitable measures in the run-up to the regeneration, through to independent auditing and communication with the certification body. The aim was to specifically improve the sustainability performance of the logistics site as part of the regeneration and to demonstrate this transparently through independent certification.
Sustainability requirements integrated into the regeneration at an early stage
Even before the regeneration work began, the experts at Goldbeck Sustainability Consultings carried out a comprehensive analysis of the building stock in light of the requirements of the BREEAM certification system. On this basis, they determined the certification level that could potentially be achieved and developed a comprehensive package of measures to achieve the client’s sustainability target in a cost-effective manner.
The recommendations were immediately incorporated into the subsequent refurbishment of the site, which Goldbeck carried out as the refurbishment partner. As part of the work, Goldbeck replaced the heating system and installed heat pumps, amongst other things. In addition, the building envelope was made more energy-efficient, partly through the refurbishment of the façades and windows, and the lighting was completely converted to LED technology. This was supplemented by a flood and natural hazard analysis, the installation of water-saving sanitary facilities and fittings, and the optimisation of the metering system for the various rental areas.
Following the successful revitalisation and the implementation of previously defined measures, Goldbeck Sustainability Consulting, as part of its independent audit, reviewed and documented the necessary evidence and prepared it for the subsequent certification process.
BREEAM DE Existing Buildings Part 1 certification assesses the sustainability performance of existing buildings against a range of criteria. These include, amongst others, the building envelope and technical systems, energy efficiency, water consumption, health and wellbeing, as well as site-specific and environmental aspects.
“Limited land availability, rising ESG requirements and the pressure to reduce CO₂ emissions are increasingly bringing the sustainable redevelopment of existing logistics properties into focus. Those who take sustainability into account at an early stage can invest strategically and redevelop existing properties to make them fit for the future,” explains Michaela Föller, Head of Department at Goldbeck Sustainability Consulting. “In Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, we identified opportunities for sustainability even before the regeneration work began and translated these into economically viable measures. The outcome of the BREEAM certification confirms this approach.”
“Our aim was not only to further develop the site from a technical and energy efficiency perspective, but also to ensure its long-term future-proofing. The ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating provides transparency regarding the level of sustainability achieved and confirms the consistent development of the existing property. For us, this project demonstrates the potential that lies in the targeted regeneration of existing logistics properties,” says Vincent Schneider, co-founder and managing partner at Scantum DW GmbH.
Revitalisation creates sustainable logistics space
The certified logistics site in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock comprises three warehouses, each measuring around 10,000 square metres, as well as a two-storey office building with a gross floor area of approximately 1,000 square metres. The building sections were constructed in different years and, as a result, had varying structural and technical specifications.
As part of the regeneration project, Goldbeck further developed the site in technical, energy and functional terms. The property, which had previously been used as a single-tenant building, was transformed into a flexible lettable space comprising up to five letting units. In addition to the measures required for BREEAM certification, the work included, amongst other things, the removal of hazardous substances, the reinforcement of the load-bearing structure and technical components, and the fitting out of additional staff facilities in each hall.
Goldbeck remains involved whilst operations continue
Even after the refurbishment is complete, Goldbeck will remain involved in the management of the property. Goldbeck Property Services has been supporting the property since February 2025 throughout the refurbishment and will continue to ensure ongoing management beyond that. They will take charge of the commercial and technical property management. This includes, amongst other things, lease management and tenant communication, as well as financial control, reporting and budget planning.
The property-specific knowledge gained during the sustainability consultancy and revitalisation process is thus directly incorporated into the ongoing management of the property and provides a sound basis for technical and commercial management, as well as for the planning of future measures.
