Working and investing responsibly
Sustainability and the careful use of resources have been firmly anchored in REInvest’s principles since its foundation.
Our goal
Living responsibility,
shaping the future
We have defined a mission for ourselves that encompasses our ESG activities and is reflected both in the company’s processes and in the actions of its employees.
We are committed to anchoring ESG as a central element of our business activities and to strictly observing market-leading standards at asset and fund level in our mission for sustainable growth and long-term economic success.
As an owner-managed company, we act as a fair, transparent, responsible and future-oriented partner.
We take responsibility, assess every investment decision against ESG criteria and consider counter-effects in order to avoid negative impacts. Our advisory approach improves the energy efficiency of the properties we manage, promotes digital technologies and innovative business models, conserves resources and reduces the ecological footprint.
We also face up to our responsibility towards society, our stakeholders and our employees and respect their needs, demands and expectations. In doing so, we confirm our value proposition as a specialist in sustainable and future-proof investment ideas and our ambition to be a fair and secure employer.
For REInvest, sustainability and future viability therefore mean consistently and permanently putting economic, ecological and social added value for investors, partners and employees first.
In 2019, a staff unit was set up at management level which, in close coordination with the executive management, steers all processes for the development, coordination and implementation of sustainability strategies and measures.
Our journey
Step by step further along the climate pathway
We continuously review our portfolio in order to reduce climate-damaging assets and invest specifically in companies with high environmental standards. In this way, we improve our carbon footprint and promote sustainable value for our clients.
2017
Foundation of REInvest Asset Management with a deliberate commitment to sustainable corporate governance
2018
Establishment of ESG-relevant corporate governance principles
2018
Rental of sustainable office space for our own business premises
2018
Switch to green electricity throughout the company
2019
Focus of the advisory approach on greater energy efficiency of existing properties and the acquisition of sustainable new buildings
2020
Establishment of an ESG & digitalisation staff function at fund management level
2022
Move to a new location to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions (including connection to district heating, much shorter commutes and better use of public transport)
2023
Maximising transparency: standardisation and implementation of ESG metrics in client reports
2024
Expansion of ESG advisory expertise with the aim of launching our own first “Article 9” fund
by 2025
Reduction of “grey energy” in project developments and of emissions in building operations; accelerated conclusion of “green lease” agreements
by 2030
Alignment of the property portfolio’s emissions with the climate pathway to achieve the EU’s 1.5° target
The ESG Statement
In our ESG statement, we provide a transparent insight into our performance and goals in the areas of environment, social affairs and corporate governance, underlining our commitment to sustainable and responsible business.