Building a new environment

The long-term financial sense of sustainable, climate-proofed buildings is becoming increasingly apparent, according to Rolf Zarnekow, head of real estate at Aquila Capital.

ESG-compliance makes increasing business sense for real estate companies. Not only is there growing investor appetite, but it also raises the likelihood of being able to attract lucrative contracts with tenants who are looking for energy- efficient, environmentally friendly buildings aligned with their own green ambitions. That leads to a rate of higher tenant attraction and retention — and contributes to higher property values and return on investment.

One area that is of growing interest to investors is the green logistics sector. Although a number of players in the logistics industry are making efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of their fleets, the importance of carbon neutral real estate within logistics must not be overlooked. Freight transportation can only become more efficient and e