Climate Change Data

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Economic Performance
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Employment & Working Conditions
  • Diversity & Human Rights
  • Talent Management & HR Development
  • Health & Safety
  • Social Commitment
  • Climate & Energy
  • Resource Conservation & Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Urban District Development
  • Tenant Relation & Retention
  • Tenant Comfort and Well-Being

Environmental Achievements

  • 100% electricity from renewable energy sources in the existing portfolio by 2023 (landlord obtained).
  • Development of a green lease strategy to increase the share of renewable electricity in the investment portfolio.
  • Digital measurement of energy key figures for 100% of the multi-tenant office portfolio by 2025.
  • Active energy management and energy optimisation of the investment portfolio.
  • Definition of a group-wide standard for sustainable project development based on tenant needs and the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
  • Development of all new office and hotel buildings according to at least DGNB Gold or LEED Gold certification standard.
  • Implementation of an active waste management system and water consumption monitoring in building operations.
  • Green lease contracts for optimization of waste separation.

Social Achievements

  • Commitment to strengthening worker's rights, preventing human rights abuses and acting in accordance with the principles of non-discrimination, equal opportunities and zero tolerance of corruption and bribery throughout our sphere of influence.
  • Consideration of a wide range of measures for the health and comfort of future users already in the course of building planning and development (DGNB, LEED, WELL certification standards).
  • Standardised safety concepts on construction sites and in building operation
  • Comprehensive protective measures in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Occupational health care, flexible working time models.

Governance Achievements

  • Responsible corporate governance and compliance with socially, environmentally and economically relevant requirements.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • 100% electricity from renewable energy sources in the existing portfolio by 2023
  • Digital measurement of energy key figures for 100% of the multi-tenant office portfolio by 2025

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Social and environmental requirements in CA Immo Procurement Directive.
  • Obligation of all construction service providers to comply with the sustainability standards according to DGNB Gold or LEED Gold (e.g. material declaration, worker protection).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EPRA Sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 3rd Edition (sBPRs), TCFD, GRI

Third-party Assurance: Sustainalytics

Awards & Recognition

  • EPRA sBPR Gold Award
  • EPRA sBPR Most Improved Award

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:4,209 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:36,289 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:45,756 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:83%
Total Energy Consumption:250,854 MWh
Water Consumption:298,630 m3
Waste Generated:6,039 tons
Carbon Intensity:12.1 kgCO2e/sqm (Scope 1+2, market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate & Energy
  • Sustainable procurement & supply chain
  • Resource conservation & circular economy
  • Sustainable urban district development
  • Business Ethics, Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Health, safety & wellbeing

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced the CO2 emissions intensity of the investment portfolio by 67% (2019-2023)
  • Reduced the energy intensity of the investment portfolio by 33% (2019-2023)
  • Increased the share of waste separation to 84% (2023)
  • Reduced water consumption by 16% (2023 compared to 2022)
  • 83% of the total investment portfolio has a sustainability certificate or is in the certification/refurbishment process

Social Achievements

  • 33% share of women in management positions
  • Annual group-wide H&S checks (HSE) in all buildings
  • Annual compliance and anti-corruption training for all employees (100% completion in 2023)
  • Provided office space in Warsaw free of charge to support Ukrainian refugees

Governance Achievements

  • Improved Sustainalytics ESG Rating among the top 7% of globally rated real estate companies
  • Signatory of the UN Global Compact since 2022
  • Further improvement in some ESG ratings

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve climate neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve climate neutrality by 2050
  • All new construction projects completed from 2030 onwards are climate-neutral in operation
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce the energy intensity of the investment portfolio by 15% by 2025
  • Reduce the CO2 emissions intensity of the investment portfolio by 50% by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Weakening of real estate investment markets and declining property values due to high inflation and rising interest rates
  • Illiquid transaction markets, longer decision-making lead times, and shifting preferences impacting business performance
  • Shortage of skilled workers and socio-cultural change impacting employer branding
  • Pressure from the capital market to reduce CO2 emissions
  • Increased competition for tenants and pressure on rents
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continued strategic value-accretive capital rotation program
  • De-risking of the development pipeline
  • Strong balance sheet and liquidity position
  • Targeted measures to strengthen employer brand
  • High building quality with a high proportion of sustainability certifications
  • Active portfolio management
  • Broad diversification across various countries and core markets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Social and environmental requirements in the CA Immo Procurement Directive
  • Compliance checks on governance, social, and environmental standards for contractors and suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Rising temperatures
  • Drought
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Stricter regulations on decarbonization and energy efficiency
  • Changes in market demand
  • Reputational risks
Opportunities
  • Lower operating costs through increased efficiency
  • Use of renewable energies
  • Access to green finance
  • Higher demand for green buildings

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UNGC, EU Taxonomy Regulation, CSRD, ESRS

Certifications: DGNB, LEED, BREEAM, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, sustainable building practices, urban development, and climate action

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Energy-efficient buildings
  • Green buildings

Awards & Recognition

  • EPRA sBPR Gold award for ESG reporting