Sustainability
Shaping a Sustainable Future
The topic of sustainability is firmly anchored at blue real estate advisors and is implemented at all corporate levels. With clear guidelines that comply with ESG criteria (environmental, social and governance), we pursue the goal of making a positive contribution to the development of sustainable living spaces.
blue real estate advisors strives to significantly reduce the CO2 emissions of the properties it manages in close cooperation with the owners and tenants within an economically viable framework in order to actively contribute to shaping a sustainable future.
Sustainability and Profitability - a Contradiction?
Not a contradiction, but it is undoubtedly a major challenge to reconcile sustainability and profitability in the real estate sector. We face this challenge together with our clients and tenants. We focus on:
1. Energy-Efficient Construction:
- Use of sustainable building materials (e.g. recyclable or CO2-neutral materials).
- Improved insulation and construction to reduce energy consumption.
- The aim is to reduce operating costs in the long term.
2. Renewable Energies:
- Integration of solar panels, geothermal or wind power to generate energy.
3. Smart Building Technologies:
- Use of intelligent building management systems to monitor and optimize energy consumption.
4. Sustainable Asset Management:
- When operating real estate, the introduction of CO2-neutral or low CO2 operating processes can increase the value of a property.
- ESG-compliant properties often achieve higher rents and are more attractive to investors.
5. Certifications and Standards:
- Sustainability certificates such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council) increase the attractiveness and market value of real estate.
- Participation in GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) as a strategic step to strengthen the sustainability and profitability of a real estate portfolio.
- Targeted support and coordination in the implementation of the EU taxonomy with the aim of benefiting both ecologically and financially from the new requirements. o Supporting and steering the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) with the aim of aligning investment portfolios towards net zero emissions by 2050.
- Use of the CReeM pathway calculation (Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor) to monitor the development of CO2 reduction.
6. Subsidies and Grants:
- Use of funding programs for sustainable construction projects, energy-efficient renovations, photovoltaic systems, etc., which support the economic viability of CO2 reduction measures