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Creating values for generations

We transform standing assets to reduce CO2 emissions and reach SBF's climate-neutral target. Always raising the bar to meet future sustainability requirements from investors and tenants.

We manage and develop properties to meet future needs, establishing thriving neighborhoods that stand the test of time. By sustainability, we mean the continuous improvement and development of properties with a focus on reducing their resource consumption, especially energy. We also strive to reduce the carbon emissions of our entire operations to contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement. We care deeply about social factors, particularly the comfort and safety of our tenants. Continuously considering various governance aspects is a given. Therefore, we work both with small improvements in everyday life and innovative shifts over time.

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A summary of how sustainability permeates the entire investment and property management process. All to create values for generations.

Environment

Our investment team screens each property based on key ability criteria to transition the assets and uses proprietary data tools in our underwriting.
We use in-house experts during the entire investment process, including property managers, leasing agents, and energy and technical experts. If necessary, external specialists are used to cover all risk aspects based on our in-house team’s findings.
We identify gaps in relation to SBF’s energy and water-saving targets and take actions, including installing heat pumps, E-gain, energy-efficient appliances, pressure and temperature-controlled fans and water-saving measures.
We use advanced IT systems during the holding period to monitor and mitigate risks and reduce potential adverse impacts. For example, water leakage can be identified through local systems that generate warnings if consumption deviates from the normal pattern.
We monitor each asset’s financial and non-financial KPIs, including energy and water consumption, monthly and quarterly.

Social

We implement SBF’s safety programs, such as installing security doors, access control systems, lighting, and maintaining common areas, to improve safety.
We create pleasant spaces for life. Through close dialogue with tenants, we listen to their needs and wishes and act to increase well-being
Ongoing partnerships with local NGOs, such as women’s shelters

Governance

The investment team reports findings and gaps, including ESG measures, to the Transaction Committee, which makes final investment decisions.
SBF includes external legal advice about DD and negotiations, including guarantee aspects.
SBF requires all suppliers to sign and adhere to its Code of Conduct.
SBF’s risk function, internal audit and compliance team regularly assess SBF’s adherence to internal policies, including the sustainability policy. The compliance team monitors new regulations so that SBF can thoroughly prepare before such regulations come into effect.
Following the acquisition, each business plan is reviewed and updated annually. Particular attention is given to energy consumption and ESG-related risks such as flooding.

Make an impact by investing for green transition!

When we talk about green transition, we mean that we are developing older properties primarily from an environmental perspective, ensuring that they can be utilized for a longer period and have lower carbon emissions.