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The real test is Paris proof |
Bouwinvest aims to make its portfolio fully Paris Proof by 2045. In other words, all its properties will use primarily renewable energy sources and have a high level of energy efficiency five years earlier than required under the terms of the Paris Climate Agreement. Good project planning is essential to achieve that goal. Bouwinvest has therefore drawn up a roadmap for each of its properties which sets a time schedule for every sustainability initiative and describes how it contributes to Bouwinvest’s fund objectives.
In an article in Dutch pensions magazine PensioenPro, Maya Savelkoul, Eric-Jan Dekkers and Gert de Vos explain where the company stands in its journey to achieving Paris-Proof properties, which (technical) conditions are necessary to facilitate that process and how standardisation across the sector can contribute to achieving these goals. |
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Bouwinvest steps on the accelerator to improve the sustainability of its retail properties |
Bouwinvest's Retail Fund proves there is no one-size-fits-all solution for making a property Paris Proof. Every retailer is different - a bakery uses different installations and equipment to a bookstore- so establishing a dialogue between a landlord and tenant is essential to creating awareness about how to make both the property and the way it is used more sustainable. A lease agreement with a retail tenant is usually no longer than five years so investing in sustainable installations that only pay off in the long term is simply not viable for the tenant.
It is high time to do things differently, according to Collin Boelhouwer, director of Bouwinvest’s Dutch Retail Fund. In an interview with Dutch trade magazine Vastgoedmarkt, he urged the case for a so-called Casco+ (Shell+) lease where the landlord rather than the tenant is the owner of the installations in the building. That would help accelerate sustainability programmes for retail units and put Bouwinvest’s Retail Fund on track to make its portfolio Paris Proof. |
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Getting a grip on flood and extreme heat risks |
Extreme weather conditions, new regulations and high energy prices: there are plenty of reasons why it makes sense for players in the real estate industry to implement a sustainability policy. The rewards are better risk management and satisfied tenants which, in turn, help generate stronger financial returns. In a recent article by Financial Investigator, Bouwinvest’s Head of Sustainability and Innovation Bernardo Korenberg breaks down the climate risks that real estate investments face.
In order to know what Bouwinvest needs to make the right choices to allow to meet the high sustainability targets, Bernardo makes use of the new Climate Risk Identification & Management tool (CIM). This in addition to Bouwinvests own methods. In an interview, Bernardo discusses the use of this tool, together with Jeroen van Eekelen, a climate adaptation expert at Sweco. |
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The Dutch Green Building Week |
| The Dutch Green Building Week 2022 will take place from October 10 to 14. This year's theme is "Here's what we're going for". In the context of the United Nations' sustainable development goals, many initiatives and projects have been gathered that touch on multiple goals. They show what the partners, including Bouwinvest, of the Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC) are committed to. Bouwinvest is an active participant in the week. For instance, representatives will attend the plenary program during the Festival on October 11 in Rotterdam and will explain becoming Paris Proof in an online Q&A session. For more information, please visit the website (in Dutch). |
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