Climate Change Data

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).