SUSTAINABLE – Who says eco is not high-tech?

What characterises the building of the future? The answer sounds simple: it puts people and nature at the centre. However, this results in numerous requirements that are not easy to realise: It should be networked, self-sufficient, flexible, recyclable, healthy, energy-efficient and emission-neutral! Ultimately, it is crucial that these characteristics have a positive effect on the overall economic balance of the property.

Drees & Sommer Switzerland is an expert in sustainability consulting, green building certification and your experienced partner for all aspects of life cycle engineering. Our experienced consultants and project managers will support you from the initial idea through to commissioning. We evaluate your property and its use from an economic, technical and ecological perspective, identify potential savings and develop profitable optimisation strategies and specific measures. The result of our sustainability consulting is a balance between economic efficiency and sustainability. Our experience shows that future-proof and sustainable buildings enjoy a high level of internal and external acceptance without having to compromise on economic efficiency.

Our solutions and approaches

Circular Economy and Cradle to Cradle: combating raw material scarcity with continous cycles

The Cradle to Cradle® concept (C2C) codeveloped by the German chemist Michael Braungart and architect William McDonough describes the principle of two continuous cycles (circular economy).

CO2 neutrality for companies: sustainable processes, buildings and properties

The second consecutive summer of heat and drought as well as the demands of the Fridays for Future movement - in particular for compliance with the Paris Climate Agreement and the 1.5°C target - have brought the topic of climate protection onto the political agenda in this country in a very short space of time. The discussion about effective measures is being held in all parts of society, with the focus on Europe-wide and national steps in addition to global ones.

Green building solutions for new and existing buildings

Responsible interaction with nature, climate-friendly energy technology and the economical use of resources are principles that make up a "building of the future" – especially with regard to its economic balance sheet and value development.

Smart charging - expansion of charging infrastructure

The mobility, drive and energy transition is placing new demands on buildings, companies, property companies, neighbourhoods and cities. In view of the increasing demand for electromobility and the many current subsidy programmes, we offer you optimal solutions for all aspects of this topic. Drees & Sommer views the expansion of charging infrastructure (charging stations, wallboxes), smart grids and digitalisation as a single unit. The aim of our experts is to create a holistic approach to sustainable mobility.

Zero Carbon - Challenges and Opportunities for Business and Society

Reducing emissions while staying competitive: Both society and the economy face the task of reducing carbon emissions in all areas, ideally to zero.

ESG Consulting and Management

ESG stands for Environmental, Social (and Corporate) Governance. It refers to a business practice that, in addition to economic success, also strives to make improvements in these three areas.

Green hydrogen

The performance of our economy has so far been based on fossil fuels such as coal and oil - with the familiar consequences. In contrast, "green" hydrogen (H2) is seen as the energy source of the future. In order to compensate for the loss of electricity from conventional generation in the future, a massive expansion of renewable energies is necessary. The energy transition requires approaches such as sector coupling and innovative storage technologies.

Our responsibility

Drees & Sommer is becoming a Beneficial Company

As a Beneficial Company, we give more back to the environment than we consume from it through our business activities. In this regard, we make long-lasting positive contributions to the environment and society while bringing about maximum benefit in these areas.