Azora Capital, S.L.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:367 MWh/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Environmental
- Social
- Economic
Environmental Achievements
- Decarbonisation of seven hotels owned by the Hospitality & Leisure Fund.
- Investment in energy improvement measures in Azora European Hotel & Leisure reducing annual energy consumption by 25% (4,300 MWh/year) and 1,100 tCO2 per year.
- Reduction of 2,300 tCO2 per year through energy performance certificate improvements in Nestar Residencial.
- All new Brisa assets feature an Energy Performance Certificate rating of A and will be LEED or BREEAM certified.
Social Achievements
- Launched a new investment vehicle with a sustainability target in accordance with Article 9 of the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
- Initiatives to support solidarity projects, including a project aimed at improving education for young people in Honduras and an initiative promoting housing solutions for homeless people.
- Publication of the Group’s second ESG Newsletter.
- New employee training on sustainability.
- Approval of the Group’s harassment protocols.
- Creation of work-life balance and selection policies at Azzam Vivienda.
- Approval of an equality plan for Azora Capital.
Governance Achievements
- Updated its materiality analysis to identify the most significant sustainability-related topics for the Group and its stakeholders.
- Reviewed and updated its Sustainability Policy in 2023.
- Adhered to the UNPRI in October 2022.
- Listing of a Logistics SOCIMI on BME Growth.
- Completion of the investment plan for the first Senior Living SOCIMI.
- Refinancing of Nestar Residencial.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Continue to increase in the number of BREEAM in-use certifications at all verticals.
- Establish a roadmap for the decarbonisation of assets for all verticals for 2023, in line with the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM).
- Define KPIs for all verticals.
- Define the sustainability risk map, including climate change risks and opportunities.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase in the scope of monitoring energy, water and waste consumption, including new investment vehicles.
- Increase in the number of BREEAM in-use certifications at all verticals.
- Inclusion of BREEAM or LEED certification for construction in all new developments.
- Define and implement action plans to improve tenant satisfaction.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks and opportunities in residential buildings.
- Need to improve GRESB and EcoVadis scores.
- Need to define KPIs for all verticals.
- Need to define a sustainability risk map, including climate change risks and opportunities.
Mitigation Strategies
- Incorporation of climate change risks into its risk map.
- Implementation of an action plan to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and offset residual emissions through carbon offset projects.
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures in assets and promotion of renewable energy sources.
- Collaboration with tenants and operators to encourage efficient use of energy equipment.
- ESG clauses added to Azzam Vivienda's Supplier Approval Procedure.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Collaboration with local suppliers
- ESG clauses in supplier approval process (Azzam Vivienda)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Rising temperatures
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards