ESG stands for Environmental, Social (and Corporate) Governance. It refers to a business practice that, in addition to economic success, also strives for environmental, social and governance improvements. They are the three most important criteria when it comes to measuring sustainability and, as a result, form the basis of sustainable and responsible investing.

Increasing your organization's contribution to sustainability is no longer just an option; sustainability contributions are expected in an atmosphere of transparency and disclosure. In the medium term, a sustainability strategy with clear objectives becomes the norm that will contribute to a competitive, robust market position. Moreover, meeting or even exceeding sustainability alone will provide business opportunities in the present and reduce potential future financial risks. Drees & Sommer can help you achieve optimal sustainability performance through holistic ESG management, whether for new construction or renovation, purchase or sale, portfolio or financial products.

Our ESG solutions 

Whether you have a business model, product design, portfolio strategy or real estate and infrastructure project - we work with you to develop an overview of the status quo. Before we support you on the road to a sustainable ESG-compliant future, we must clearly define where the journey begins.

• Asset and portfolio analysis
• ESG risk analysis
• Materiality analysis
• 360° analysis
• Carbon footprint analysis
• Energy audit
• Green/ESG Research
• Climate risk analysis

Implementation

We do not leave you alone, but work with you to implement the desired changes. Whether new construction, renovation or product development - successful projects are our USP. Our management expertise ensures that the project meets not only the ESG criteria, but also the specified budget, quality and schedule.

• CO2 roadmap
• ESG verification (in accordance with CEPEA/DGNB, Ecore, etc.).
• Project management office
• Organizational and process consulting
• Change and communication management
• Portfolio valuation (in accordance with GRESB, EU taxonomy, etc.)

Reporting

Your CFO needs it - and clients want it: transparency around sustainability, to make sure greenwash doesn't disappear. We help you develop appropriate reporting for your stakeholders.

• Corporate reporting (in accordance with GRI, etc.)
• Impact reporting
• Green building certification (in accordance with DGNB, LEED, BREEAM, etc.)
• Cradle to Cradle certification
• Energy and environmental management (in accordance with ISO 50.001, 14.001, etc.)

Strategy development and personalization

We can quickly show you the diversity of solutions for a sustainable future, while always remaining down-to-earth. Our experts know the challenges facing your specific sector and have the right technical solution on hand.

• Sustainable finance
• Circular economy
• Carbon Neutrality
• Green bonds
• Green building/Green city
• Mobility
• Sustainability/climate strategy
• Management to green

Upon request, we can manage your real estate portfolio through our capital management company Real Blue, implementing your ESG strategy and performing long-term sustainable management of your real estate on your behalf.  

Real Blue focuses on the sustainable management of real estate as an investment and has defined three areas of work:

• Sustainable investments
• Sustainable asset management
• Sustainable solutions: customized solutions in the field of sustainable real estate concepts.

This systematic alignment of our services aims at supporting our clients as a specialized partner for sustainable investments, helping them in their investment decisions and contributing together to the achievement of European sustainability goals.

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The EU Taxonomy Regulation reflects a common European classification system for environmentally sustainable activities. The ultimate goal is to create a common language and clear definition of what is "sustainable. The EU Taxonomy lists economic activities that are environmentally sustainable. This is essential for investors to avoid "greenwashing" - a situation where financial products are marketed as sustainable without meeting sustainability criteria.

Our EU Taxonomy solutions 

Compliance
Following the Paris Climate Agreement and the 2030 Agenda, numerous, often complex and far-reaching rules have emerged for different market players. It is important to stay abreast of evolving sustainability systems to ensure that your business activities remain legal and compliant with EU ESG criteria in the future. It is also essential to manage sustainability risks and be able to act with appropriate tools and strategies. We can support you in these areas.

Performance
The sustainability megatrend requires adapted or completely new business models. But it also offers enormous opportunities. Our forward-looking consulting offers you a 360-degree view and supports you on your path to becoming a successful sustainability pioneer - with measures ranging from a Quick Check to developing and implementing an appropriate strategy and reporting.

We supervise the certification process for new construction and in-use. We provide process monitoring and collect documents, data and evidence for the assessor at all stages, according to green building certification guidelines.

In cooperation with EPEA, we advise you on how to deal with raw materials, procurement or leasing options of circular building products and furnishing of your real estate.

Drees & Sommer offers the one-stop-shop approach to full-service project and process management bioj hydrogen projects. The preparation and implementation of projects for the distribution of decentralized, emission-free electricity for the industrial and residential markets is in full swing.

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Together with you, we determine the sustainability goals for your property. We draw up a plan of action to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions with targeted measures.

We perform a quick scan to understand the impact of sustainability measures on your housing, energy and maintenance costs.

We guide the realization of your sustainability goals in terms of planning, cost, quality, organization, communication and risk management.

This is an extension of regular TDD in which, based on analysis, we advise you in the areas of Smart Buildings, Electric Mobility, Circular Economy, carbon neutrality and Environmental, Social & Governance.

From our extensive knowledge and experience in large and international projects, we can guide you through specific issues in making your real estate more sustainable.