Thanks to the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and Taxonomy Regulation, the topic of sustainability is now enshrined in law.

In pursuit of its goal of a climate-neutral economy by 2045, the federal government expects companies to demonstrate reductions in their greenhouse gas emissions – every single year. The reporting obligations are wide-ranging, take a lot of time and the requirements are not always easy to fulfil.

So how can you meet these goals? What data is needed, and which topics need to be covered in the reports?

ESG reporting sets out the impact of business activity on people and the environment. The verifiable criteria on environmental, social and corporate governance issues apply to both individual buildings and portfolios at company level.

In this regard, we make use of two processes: the GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) procedure, a world-leading ESG assessment system for asset management, and ECORE scoring which provides transparency and comparability in ESG scoring.

With ESG reporting, therefore, you meet more than just the legal requirements. You ensure the environmental impact of your property is transparent and public regarding life cycle assessment, climate resilience, site quality and accessibility as well as sustainable operation and compliance.

Our interdisciplinary team will determine which certificates may be needed for your building, e.g. climate risk analysis, stranding point analysis, climate protection roadmap, life cycle assessment or energy audit.

You benefit from all of these services from a single source. Contact us for an initial consultation.

Now more than ever, a reliable evaluation of climate risk and the associated susceptibility of your buildings is critical from an economic viewpoint. In any case, you will need to meet the requirements of EU taxonomy for your property – the two go hand in hand.

Climate models take account of physical parameters for each building on the basis of location and construction, thereby assessing vulnerability in the event of severe climate-related scenarios.

A total of 18 factors are considered to determine short- to long-term risks – from earthquakes and storm tides to heat stress and rising sea levels.

To date, we have determined the climate risk for 45 buildings. We can identify climate risks for the entire EU region and provide advice on mitigating those risks, both at portfolio level and for individual buildings.

Contact our experts for details or request a sample report on assessing climate risk and vulnerability.

Our sustainability performance tool SU.PER depicts virtually all aspects that you need to consider to make fast, well-founded and correct decisions.

For example, to avoid stranded assets, SU.PER offers a thorough and reliable overview of performance for your individual properties. One single dashboard screens and manages your property portfolio.

The dashboard is customised to your specific requirements and works on any browser. Online access is via two-factor authentication.

Climate risk also poses a considerable financial risk; for a long time, it has impacted on property yields and demand levels of investors and users.

Let our experts explain how the SU.PER dashboard can bring greater security to your day-to-day business.

We look forward to working with you to meet your specific needs.

The CRREM method calculates and benchmarks the environmental footprint of a specific building during its operational phase, thereby determining (or ideally nullifying) its stranding risk.

Using tools we developed ourselves on the basis of the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor, we have carried out a series of stranding risk assessments for individual structural properties.

This approach has enabled our clients to define decarbonisation targets for individual buildings or entire property portfolios, and to meet those targets in some cases.

Contact us so that we can help you avoid stranding assets too.

Shortage of raw materials, fragile supply chains and high carbon emissions and waste generation require the construction industry to change direction – in other words, less talk and more action!

Manufacturers, architects, experts in construction logistics, auditors, harmful substance specialists, Cradle 2 Cradle pioneers and programmers of material databases are all working on optimisations.

We know that we need to rethink established processes and implement new ones, which means thinking outside the box. Ideally, we will adopt an interdisciplinary approach and do this hand in hand.

In the course of certifications, team ibak is responsible for the material testing and approval of building products. We make use of measurement data for life cycle assessments and develop disassembly and recycling concepts according to DGNB and EU taxonomy specifications. Where necessary, we apply this information to the DGNB Building Resource Passport. This facilitates a detailed record of resources used, which in turn improves transparency and forms the basis for further optimisation.

With this licence-free tool, which you can adjust for further planning in relation to your properties, you are equipped for a possible exit. Experience shows you will be questioned if this happens.

Should you purchase licences for digital platforms in this context, we will assist with our results. Team ibak will always step up to achieve goals in partnership!

Contact us if the circular economy is a genuine consideration in your case. We will be delighted to provide you with effective advice.

The political aspects of ESG criteria and the requirements arising from the EU Taxonomy Regulation can create a great deal of pressure. For a growing number of businesses, CSR reporting is an obligation.

With this in mind, we offer, for example, full and detailed EU taxonomy alignment from a single source for the following properties:

1. Portfolio buildings (acquisition and ownership)
2. Construction of new buildings
3. Renovation of existing buildings

We also offer our clients invaluable support with regard to additional services required for compliance with EU taxonomy regulations:

– Gap analyses
– Creation of disassembly and recycling concepts
– Life cycle assessments
– Climate risk reports, taking account of IPCC scenarios

Contact us for professional advice. We can also offer concrete help with realisation.

Are you taking full advantage of state financial incentives in recognition of your sustainability strategies? Although KfW and IFB subsidies are established on the market, we find time and again that clients are not embracing the opportunities.

Since 2021, the German government has been promoting aspects of sustainability in the real estate sector through the BEG federal funding programme for efficient buildings, which is based on sustainability classes. The QNG seal of quality for sustainable buildings offers attractive rewards for new and renovated buildings.

In the first step, the predicted carbon emissions of your building are evaluated (especially in the case of residential buildings). This value is determined by means of a life cycle assessment (LCA). Only when this goal has been reached can the next steps be planned. Anything else would be a false promise: funding is not a quick fix!

As accredited and listed KfW energy consultants, we can advise on potential programmes and income sources, and submit applications with your bank.

In step two, we take charge of the process of obtaining the QNG seal as accredited DGNB auditors or NaWoh sustainability coordinators.

Our advice applies to your residential and non-residential buildings, except for detached houses and buildings with fewer than 20 units.

Develop smart sustainability strategies and benefit from government funding – a win-win situation!

We take things seriously. Our engineering services form the basis for optimising the performance of your buildings or assets and ensuring that performance is transparent.

This ensures compliance with the legal requirements.

We will be pleased to help you decide which method is most profitable in your case. Just contact us!

The SU.PER^® dashboard is a unique end-to-end solution for screening all performance data relevant to your property portfolio.

A single graphic and a single interface provide you with an overview of up to 300 properties along with their key data. Viewing at portfolio/fund level is possible, as is the management of specific assets – live and interactive.

Clear information on stranding point analyses, ESG reports, etc. can practically be retrieved on demand for as many as 300 properties.

The SU.PER sustainability performance tool enables you to act and respond with greater security, speed and transparency.

Talk to us about the possibilities and advantages of the SU.PER tool for your individual portfolio.

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Building certifications make a real difference, given that they project a positive image both internally and to the outside world and influence all kinds of stakeholders. They are surely worthwhile.

We offer a full range of services to help you obtain sustainability/green building certification for all manner of buildings, from new constructions to buildings in operation.

From pre-assessment and project registration to the final evaluation and certificate handover, we support our clients every step of the way, working with them to devise strategies aimed at producing the best possible results.

Over the past decade, we have worked with some of the biggest real estate companies in Germany and across Europe. We are proud to say we have certified more than 200 buildings in Europe for our clients according to different assessment systems.

Unsure which certification would be the most profitable for your building or asset? Speak to us: our team of experts is standing by to advise.