EPH European Property Holdings PLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023, 2024-01 to 2024-06)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Seven out of eight office and hotel buildings have existing certificates in DGNB Platin, DGNB Gold or LEED Gold. For future acquisitions the target is a green building certification at least with level “Gold”.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Developed a sustainability strategy guided by ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) and the 1.5°C Paris agreement, via the real estate decarbonisation standard CRREM and the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Improve dataset and implement annual re-evaluations of the corporate carbon footprint calculation, central data monitoring and the renewable energy potentials of our buildings.
Environmental Challenges
- High construction and energy costs, historic high inflation, and massive increases in interest rates.
- Supply chain disruptions
- Shortage of qualified staff at reasonable wages in the hotel sector.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic decision to sell the Russian portfolio to strengthen business stability.
- Focus on high-quality properties in strong economies in prime locations in Europe.
- Active asset management with strong local teams.
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies (implied)
- Long-term leases with tenants with strong credit ratings.
- Implementing ESG requirements to cut operating costs and streamline reporting processes.
- Proactive property management (e.g., long-term supply contracts for electricity and heating).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards), CRREM, SBTi (Science Based Target initiative)
Certifications: DGNB Platinum, DGNB Gold, LEED Gold
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:100% of general power supply
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Transitioned to green electricity for all buildings.
- Seven out of eight office and hotel buildings have DGNB Platinum, DGNB Gold, or LEED Gold certifications.
Social Achievements
- Actively engaging with tenants to ensure satisfaction and raise awareness of sustainable practices.
- Prioritizing employee well-being, security, and equal treatment.
Governance Achievements
- Developed a code of conduct to uphold high standards of business conduct and ethical behavior.
- Implemented policies and procedures to prevent fraud.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- High interest rates
- Challenging financing environment
- Uncertain price trends in the property market
Mitigation Strategies
- Successful debt restructuring, extending maturity and securing lower interest rates.
- Focus on high-quality, sustainable properties in prime locations with strong occupier demand.
- Exploring attractive potential in the hotel sector.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 7
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
Focus on climate action (SDG 13), health and well-being (SDG 3), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), and responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).
Reporting Period: 2024-01 to 2024-06
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased energy efficiency and prioritized the use of renewable energy in all properties to reduce carbon footprint.
- Seven of nine office and hotel buildings have DGNB Platinum, DGNB Gold, or LEED Gold certifications.
Social Achievements
- Active engagement with tenants to ensure satisfaction and raise awareness of sustainable practices.
- Modern properties provide healthy and comfortable spaces for tenants, resulting in low fluctuation and high occupancy rates.
- 67% of Management Committee positions are held by women.
Governance Achievements
- Developed a code of conduct to uphold high standards of business conduct and ethical behavior.
- Commitment to transparent reporting of financial and non-financial information.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Sharp rise in interest rates.
- High construction and financing costs.
- Economic slowdown.
- Declining property prices.
- Increased financing costs affecting earnings from operational activity.
- Decreased market values of investment properties.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategic positioning and long-term approach to real estate investment.
- Focus on high-quality properties with high sustainability standards in prime locations.
- Highly professional asset management with strong local teams.
- Active asset management to ensure stable cash flow from rental income.
- Optimising properties for energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
- Considering options to improve financial situation and liquidity (e.g., bond term extension, bank loan, additional shares).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 7
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
Focus on climate action (SDG 13), and positive impact on health and well-being (SDG 3), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), and responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).