SUSTAINABILITY & ESG SERVICES
netherlands
2022
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Our VISION
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Contacts
Focus on climate change is gathering pace following the sobering assessment of climate risk by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the subsequent COP26 Summit in Glasgow. The built environment contributes almost 40% of the world’s carbon emissions which must be reduced by half in order to achieve the globally stated carbon emission targets by 2030, and to net zero by 2050. At the same time, climate change poses a rising threat to physical assets, which investors and occupiers need to account for and mitigate.
39%
28%
of global carbon emissions are generated by the built environment
of global carbon emissions are related to energy from building operations
The drivers of climate action are multi-layered
Regulatory changes and global frameworks are being adopted at pace across the EU to support country-level net zero ambitions and societal expectations, including clean energy transition regulations, reporting and disclosure requirements, coal pledges, carbon reduction policies and more. One such framework that has major consequences for real estate is the EU Green Deal. Mandatory disclosures under the Green Deal are (amongst others): SFDR and CSRD.
REGULATORY LAYER
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is playing an increasing role in shaping organizational decisions, contracting, and partnering opportunities. Financial and non-financial risks of climate change are sharply rising which is driving demand for sustainability due diligence and mitigation planning among real estate investors and occupiers. The management of these risks are now increasingly linked to the directors’ fiduciary duty through TCFD and the CSRD.
CORPORATE & PORTFOLIO LAYER
The need to address embodied and upfront carbon in building materials and fit-outs, as well as lowering operational energy intensity, is required to realize a lower emissions future. The way a property is designed and how that design is executed and certified is crucial in the potential ESG performance of the property. Every piece of the value chain counts.
ASSET LAYER
For a building or tenancy to reduce its carbon footprint, it is crucial to address the operational carbon, environmental & social certifications, retrofitting options, re-location footprint scenarios. With high volume of ageing buildings in Europe, upgrading existing stock / retrofitting rather than building new assets generates fewer life-cycle emissions and presents significant overall emissions reduction opportunities.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT
our vision
LEADING WHAT’S NEXT IN SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE
Sustainability has not only become a priority, but a mandate for many companies. As a top global real estate professional services firm, Cushman & Wakefield is leading the way to drive responsible business practices. Our strength is our ability to combine a range of disciplines into one seamless, end-to-end delivery solution and translate organizational goals and aspirations to asset level action plans. As a real estate services firm, we are specifically qualified to understand the nuances of our industry and the levers to pull to benefit from the ESG movement. With our expertise in property and location, our team thinks beyond the sustainability services, engaging with our colleagues in capital markets, agency, project development services, asset services, research and valuations to leverage the benefits of Cushman & Wakefield’s multi-disciplinary service, delivering a unique, fit for purpose solution.
Depending on your needs, our teams can actively advise and deliver in the following areas
REPORTING & DISCLOSURE
SUSTAINABILITY & ESG STRATEGY
CERTIFICATIONS & ASSESSMENTS
TECHNICAL SERVICES & ASSET OPTIMIZATION
OUR COMMITMENT TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
As one of the largest real estate services firms, Cushman & Wakefield is committed to making a meaningful impact for our people, clients, shareholders, vendors, suppliers and communities. We envision a world of healthy, sustainable buildings that put the wellbeing of people and the planet first. Our goal is to elevate the commercial real estate industry and beyond by taking bold action that will reduce our and our clients’ impact on the environment to make a meaningful contribution to a sustainable future.
Our net zero commitment through business ambition for 1.5°c
Putting ethics and integrity at the center of everything we do
Reducing our environmental impact
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Energy Strategy to meet local and national standards
Energy Calculations to demonstrate compliance and award point under building certifications
REFURBISHMENT & FIT-OUT
Energy Strategy to meet corporate fit-out guides
OPERATION
Energy audits to identify energy saving measures to meet local and national standards
Net Zero strategies for existing buildings
Cushman & Wakefield has had our emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
OUR SBTI COMMITMENT
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TARGET #1: Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas 50% by 2030
TARGET #2: Engage 70% of client related emissions across properties we manage (scope 3) to set science-based targets by 2025
TARGET #3: Reach net zero value chain emissions (scopes 1, 2 and 3) by 2050
Watch the video on our SBTI Targets
Find out more about our Science Based Targets and Net Zero commitment
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Cushman & Wakefield’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report outlines our progress and efforts across key areas of environmental, social and governance. We demonstrate our commitment to:
Our corporate social responsibility report
Delivering exceptional services and insights to our clients
Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our firm and industry
Learn more about our commitments
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Whether you are an investor or occupier, Cushman & Wakefield has a successful track record of delivering end-to-end ESG, climate and building performance services.
INVESTOR LIFECYCLE & SERVICES
OCCUPIER LIFECYCLE & SERVICES
Our investor-focused professionals provide advice, strategies and actionable solutions that transform assets and managed properties - translating corporate goals to tangible property-level actions.
Our occupier-focused teams create environments where employees flourish, driving ESG and wellness by supporting with the identification and optimization of tenancies to realize ESG benefit.
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occupier
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ESG data collection, management and ongoing performance reporting
Compliance and voluntary ESG reporting support
Maintenance of green building certifications
On-going ESG program delivery
ESG Due Diligence
Pre-Acquisition ESG Score Card
Decarbonisation Advisory
ESG Program Design and deployment
Target Modelling
Green Leasing
Tenant ESG engagement program delivery
Building wellness optimisation
Green building certification optimization audits / assessments
Green building design consultation
Retrofit project delivery
Green financing
Occupier LIFECYCLE & SERVICES
Compliance and voluntary ESG reporting
Tenancy ESG benchmarking
Green lease advisory
Fit-out design and advisory
Net Zero fit-out
Green building certification and optimization advisory and deployment
Tenancy wellness
Whole of building and tenancy net-zero status score card
our services
Technical solutions to improve energy performance of buildings are fundamental to ensure compliance with Net Zero strategies, Building Certifications and Local Regulations. We offer detailed energy audits and strategies during acquisition, new construction, major refurbishment & fit-out and operational phases of a building.
Our services include
ESG Due Diligence outlining the current sustainability performance of the asset
ACQUISITION
Energy Due Diligence to identify current and future energy performance of the asset against legislation requirements
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is playing an increasing role in shaping organizational decisions, contracting, and partnering opportunities. Financial and non-financial risks of climate change are sharply rising which is driving demand for sustainability due diligence and mitigation planning among real estate investors and occupiers. Our team of specialist ESG advisors act as a catalyst for our clients to prosper in the face of shifting consumer demands, investor expectations and regulatory changes. Our teams are experienced in identifying and implementing ESG programs that mitigate operational and reputational risks for our clients while providing actionable outcomes to drive value. Experience across a diverse range of industries ensures best practice learnings are applied to each project, whilst tailored to the client’s specific needs. By translating insights from analysis into delivery strategies and implementation plans, our advice drives tangible, sustainable performance and cost reduction outcomes.
ORGANISATIONAL LEVEL
Developing and Implementing ESG Strategy program
Developing and modelling goals and targets, including SBTi
Carbon footprint calculations and modelling
Portfolio view of an organization‘s decarbonization pathway
Combining a top-down and bottom-up approach
AT THE ASSET LEVEL
Building level audits
Project management of CAPEX upgrades to realize efficiency
Asset focused decarbonization pathways
Cumulative reporting of how initiatives roll up to positively contribute to organizational goals
ESG strategy and advisory
GHG target setting (including SBTi)
Net Zero Carbon and Low Carbon Planning and Advisory
Climate Risk Analysis & Resilience
Asset Sustainability Strategy
Green Financing
Regulatory changes and global frameworks are being adopted at pace across the region to support country-level net zero ambitions and societal expectations, including clean energy transition regulations, reporting and disclosure requirements, coal pledges, carbon reduction policies and more. Reporting is fundamental to any successful ESG program. Cushman & Wakefield are experts in regulatory and voluntary ESG reporting requirements, contributing to or delivering the entire data management process on behalf of our clients. Cushman & Wakefield employs a dedicated cross-border team of real estate energy and sustainability reporting experts who provide ESG support to our clients and their assets. This includes supporting ESG reporting across funds, portfolios and individual assets; providing property managers with tools and resources around Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), and other ESG reporting structures. Our reporting services complement clients site-specific ESG efforts such as sustainability and wellness certifications, and energy and carbon assessments to determine cost effective means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and setting targets for Net Zero Carbon.
Mandatory Reporting
Voluntary Reporting
EU Legislation (SFDR, EU Taxonomy and CSRD)
Annual Reporting Standards (GRI, EPRA, PRI)
Global Real Estate Sustainability Reporting Benchmark (GRESB)
Benchmarking and Reporting Score Optimization
Corporate ESG Target (including SBT) Modelling and Tracking
TCFD gap analysis and implementation services
Certifications offer tangible, visible opportunities to push your ESG strategy forward on an asset-level. We offer a holistic supervision of processes including LEED, WELL and BREEAM to engage stakeholders, reduce costs, maximize sustainable impact and incorporate benefits into every stage of the asset lifecycle.
The benefits of green building certifications include, but are not limited to:
Lowered operating costs Lowered emissions Tax incentives and funding opportunities Enhanced rental returns Improved occupancy rates Demonstrated commitment to responsible business practices
CONTACT US
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contacts
ANDREW SOLIANA Partner | Strategic Consulting & ESG Advisory Andrew.Soliana@cushwake.com
MARTIJN GEURTS Lead Sustainability Project & Development Services Martijn.Geurts@cushwake.com
PASCAL ROKEBRAND Lead Sustainability Asset Services Pascal.Rokebrand@cushwake.com
LUCY MATCHETT Senior Strategy Consultant Sustainability Lucy.Matchett@cushwake.com
STERRE WIENK Consultant Sustainability Sterre.Wienk@cushwake.com
MARTIJN NIJLAND Partner | Debt Advisory & Green Financing Martijn.Nijland@cushwake.com
MARA GROSSO Senior Strategy Consultant Sustainability Mara.Grosso@cushwake.com
BERBER VEENSTRA Consultant Sustainability Berber.Veenstra@cushwake.com
SOPHIE SCHULLER Partner | Lead Scientific Research and Insights Sophie.Schuller@cushwake.com
ANOUK DONKERVOORT Senior Strategy Consultant Sustainability Anouk.Donkervoort@cushwake.com
MARLEEN LUBBERDING Consultant Sustainability Marleen.Lubberding@cushwake.com
DAVE SIE Partner | Strategic Consulting Dave.Sie@cushwake.com
MAIKEL DAMEN Technical Property manager Maikel.Damen@cushwake.com
BJORN LUTJENHUIS Associate Sr. Technical Property Manager Bjorn.Lutjenhuis@cushwake.com
ARNO VAN BEEK Associate Professional Development Lead Arno.vanBeek@cushwake.com
