Bouwinvest firmly believes that long-term financial success in real estate investment for our pension fund clients is indelibly interlinked with our social responsibilities to adhere to the highest sustainability standards achievable in our work. By doing so we also ensure that our assets maintain their value for the long-term and also insure against the risks of obsolescence in our investments.
Bouwinvest includes environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in all its investment decisions to ensure long-term sustainable returns, in line with the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment (UN PRI). By endorsing the UN PRI, Bouwinvest recognises the importance of responsible investments and is committed to implementing the principles in its investment process.
We are also committed to achieving the targets laid down in the Paris climate agreement. Its long-term goal is to have a near energy-neutral portfolio - a Paris Proof portfolio – by 2045.
Bouwinvest aims to have above-average sustainability ratings (GRESB 4 or 5 stars) for at least 80% of its invested capital in 2023, and to make a positive contribution to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Bouwinvest is explicitly committed to the five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that fall within its sphere of influence:
- Health and well-being (SDG 3): invest in healthcare real estate, healthy buildings and lifecycle-proof homes.
- Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7): reduce energy use and invest in renewable energy.
- Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8): maintain an active dialogue with our partners to ensure good health, safety and working conditions at building sites.
- Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11): invest in real estate with an above-average sustainability rating and in affordable homes.
- Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (SDG 13): invest in sustainable and climate-adaptive real estate, which will result in a near energy-neutral portfolio in 2045.
Responsible real estate investment
Investing in the environment, society and good governance helps to combat climate change and generates broader social, economic, ecological and health benefits. We are convinced that our approach reduces risks, improves returns and makes our real estate and portfolios more attractive.
Our objective can only be achieved through close collaboration with stakeholders, ranging from tenants and shareholders, to local and national government authorities, suppliers and local operating partners. We also recognise that dedicated and hard-working employees are crucial to Bouwinvest achieving its goals and we do our best to create a pleasant and encouraging atmosphere at work. Our strict corporate governance, risk, integrity and control programmes and frameworks, guide our responsible business practices.
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