ESG@ECE Group
HARD AT WORK IN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
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Presentation of the Council of Real Estate Experts’ 2024 spring report (from left): ZIA President Dr. Andreas Mattner, Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development, and Building Klara Geywitz, and Professor Lars P. Feld, Chair of the Council of Real Estate Experts.
The sustainability requirements imposed on building operators by legislators, stakeholders, and society in general are rapidly changing. ECE is closely monitoring developments and working with investors, retailers, and on the committees of industry associations such as the German Property Federation (ZIA), German Retail Federation (HDE), Urban Land Institute (ULI), and European Council of Shopping Places (ECSP) – currently chaired by Joanna Fisher, CEO of ECE Marketplaces – to keep ahead of any changes.
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Developing an industry standard for green leases
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Supporting implementation of European law in individual countries
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Engaging in dialogue with key ESG player
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Developing a precise position on/ solutions for the expansion of e-charging infrastructure and solar panels in the retail sector
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Devising concrete solutions to problems around connecting to EV charging networks
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Fully integrating ESG standards into urban development
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Strengthening urban resilience
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Combining building efficiency with financial performance
Energy and building technology
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Developing practical solutions for the real estate industry in relation to the amended Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
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Constructively supporting the EPBD’s implementation in domestic law
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Formulating a position on more practicable energy certificates in line with minimum energy performance requirements for commercial properties in Germany
Corporate Responsibility
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Supporting practical solutions to help the real estate industry meet the requirements of the Corporate
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Sustainability Reporting Directive Constructively supporting implementation of a ZIA green lease at national level