Real estate plays a crucial role in the fight against the climate crisis and offers significant potential for decarbonising the economy. At Blue Assets, we focus on three main pillars of sustainability:

Environment

Company

Governance

 

Through the use of renewable energy, the introduction of green leases, and certifications such as BREEAM and LEED, we help clients reduce their carbon footprint and increase the value of their properties.

Blue Assets applies ESG principles to real estate management

E for Environment

Key activities for environmental protection:

Saving energy and water:

  • Installation of modern energy monitoring systems
  • Installation of LED lighting and light sensors
  • Efficient heating provided by heat pumps 
  • Energy harvesting from photovoltaic panels on facility rooftops
  • Introduction of energy saving valves and rainwater harvesting systems

Promotion of electromobility:

  • Charging stations for electric vehicles on the premises of managed buildings

Greenery and biodiversity:

  • Planting plants (flower meadows) that are less frequently mowed and provide an optimal habitat for insects
  • Planting trees and shrubs to enrich the ecosystem around the buildings
  • Planting of multi-storey greenery and installation of green noise barriers  
  • Special facilities for animal protection (e.g. bird boxes, beehives)

Circular economy:

  • Use of recycled materials, e.g. in the production of outdoor furniture
  • Composting

S for Social

A focus on wellbeing for the people and local communities at our development projects

Promoting health and an active lifestyle:

  • Outdoor gyms, sports fields, and recreation areas accessible not only to employees but to the general public too

Community infrastructure:

  • Park and public space amenities for local residents such as parcel lockers, bottle crushers, and glass bike shelters

Promoting electric mobility and modern street furniture:

  • Installation of charging stations for electric vehicles and ecological landscaping that includes street furniture and rest areas

Lighting and nature conservation:

  • Installation of outdoor lighting with a minimal impact on light pollution and landscaping of office entrances with an emphasis on greenery and natural features

G for Governance

Blue Assets manages its business transparently

Transparent management methods

  • Compliance with our Code of Ethics and the principles of anti-corruption behaviour
  • Mechanisms for reporting unfair business practices and ensuring conciliation

Responsibility in supplier selection

  • We promote responsible purchasing and supplier selection with respect to ethical and environmental standards

Promoting transparency for tenants

  • We create and implement codes of practice for tenants to ensure their management is aligned with our values
  • We ensure transparency in reporting and introduce green lease clauses for long-term sustainable tenancy relationships