Sustainability in real estate management

2010

The real estate and construction industries play a key role in reducing CO2 emissions. In the OECD countries, approximately 30% of greenhouse gases are produced by residential and commercial real estate – and that's just when they're being used.

And the construction and real estate sector have more than just considerable environmental importance: Our study "Sustainability in real estate management" shows that all links of the value chain harbor enormous financial potential for all players – from project developers to the construction industry, landlords and operators. More than 70% of building owners, investors and tenants are prepared to pay more for sustainable real estate, to the tune of 9% on average.

This means additional investment potential of about EUR 13 billion in Germany. Up to now, real estate has still been viewed primarily as a production factor. But those surveyed believe that it will increasingly be seen as a strategic resource in the next few years. This study also reveals that sustainability certificates are seen as adding no measurable value.