Sustainability - the challenge of shaping a better future.

Implementing net zero carbon

After prioritising the individual projects required for decarbonisation and compliance with the Paris Climate Accord, we select the ideal partners and co-ordinate the planning and implementation of packages of works to ensure a successful reduction of energy consumption and emissions at asset level. Besides refurbishing properties to reduce energy use, or carrying out an energy audit, the use of renewable energy will be another critical component in these packages.

Sustainable and energy-efficient construction

We advise companies on future-proofing their buildings. We ensure that all the regulatory requirements are met and we offer structural and technical advice both for new buildings and when improving existing buildings, whether by converting them or refurbishing them to improve their energy efficiency, or when demolishing them. This includes preparing an energy concept and reaching the right decisions on materials or construction methods, and also the end-of-life re-utilisation of building components and materials.

ESG due diligence

As part of the transaction process we assess buildings in terms of market-sensitive sustainability criteria. Depending on requirements, we can use data to generate evaluation reports to assist companies in their investment decisions. We use detailed investment criteria to quantify the projects required to achieve an improved ESG score.

Energy audit

Based on the regulatory requirements of the Energiedienstleistungsgesetz (Energy Services Act), we assist companies in the systematic analysis and interpretation of the energy consumption of buildings. We use this to identify structural and technical projects to improve their energy efficiency, save carbon emissions and reduce energy costs.

Green Building certification

Whether they are constructing new buildings or optimising existing buildings, we advise companies on the Green Building certification which is so important in the market, such as DGNB, LEED or BREEM. On their journey to their target certification, we act as their partners from an initial review of their existing properties to the implementation of the projects required to meet all the preconditions for the grant of the award.

Sustainable urban development

We advise our clients on the development of energy-efficient and integrated neighbourhoods. To do this we create urban development schemes and innovative utility supply concepts and building services solutions, including technical infrastructure.

Climate risk analysis

Our sustainability advice includes climate risk assessments for existing buildings and buildings under development, focusing on the construction and management of resilient buildings. A climate risk assessment ensures that every climate risk (flooding, heat stress, hail storms, etc.) is identified now and in the future, and managed by implementing appropriate works. These include both the physical building fabric and also building management.