Polska Izba Nieruchomości Komercyjnych (PINK) and Polska Rada Centrów Handlowych (PRCH)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:20% (Galeria Młociny, common areas)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased biodiversity in areas surrounding managed properties
- Renovated shopping centers to be more energy-efficient and reduce carbon footprint
- Implemented energy-saving measures in Warsaw's Galeria Młociny, resulting in 50% water savings
- Installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof of Galeria Młociny (planned for completion by the end of 2025), currently 20% of energy in common areas comes from alternative sources.
- GLP Wrocław V Logistics Centre uses 100% renewable energy and features water-saving fixtures.
Social Achievements
- Nhood's 'Good Neighbor' CSR program, engaging local communities through various initiatives.
- Skanska's publication of reports on neurodiversity in the workplace and good practices for LGBT+ communities.
- EPP's inclusion of green clauses in lease agreements since August 2022.
Governance Achievements
- 85% of surveyed companies designated ESG reporting officers; 63% of those officers focused solely on ESG.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (general industry goal)
Medium-term Goals:
- Complete installation of photovoltaic panels on Galeria Młociny by the end of 2025 (EPP)
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2026 (GLP)
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of skilled personnel and experience in ESG within organizations
- Difficulty in obtaining and aggregating data for ESG reporting (estimated 1200 data points required)
- Lack of standardized assessment criteria for ESG in real estate
- Limited availability of data for benchmarking ESG performance in the Polish market
- Uncertainty regarding the cost of decarbonization, especially for older buildings
- Limited availability of renewable energy in the Polish energy system
- Slow transformation of the Polish energy sector.
Mitigation Strategies
- Conducting energy audits to identify areas for improvement
- Developing decarbonization strategies
- Utilizing tools like CRREM to assess climate risks
- Implementing green lease agreements
- Seeking funding from national and EU sources for energy efficiency improvements
- Collaboration with external consultants for ESG implementation
- Publication of ESG reports (even before mandatory reporting)
- Collaboration between NGOs and businesses to accelerate change.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Use of recycled materials
- Selection of low-emission materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Increased energy costs
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient buildings
- Investment in renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, SFDR, GHG Protocol, BREEAM, LEED, WELL
Certifications: BREEAM, LEED, WELL, DGNB, HQE, ISO 50001, EMAS
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 11
- SDG 13
Initiatives contribute to these goals through community engagement, energy efficiency, and climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Use of recycled materials
- Installation of renewable energy systems