Real I.S. strives to create and preserve value. This is why we take a clear position on sustainable development, which is characterized above all by the responsible use of resources and an active contribution to climate protection and decarbonization. This includes, in particular, measures to improve energy efficiency, expand renewable energy, and integrate ESG considerations into all investment decisions. We report on progress annually in our Sustainability Report.
By thinking ahead and acting with an eye to the future, we create value added for society and the environment – and for generations to come.
For us, ESG is not a nice-to-have, but a firm conviction.
In line with our ESG mission "We unite real estate and the future," we have established a mission statement for the dimensions of Environmental (E), Social (S), and Governance (G). This mission is developed on an ongoing basis in response to current developments and is binding on the entire Real I.S. team. Key goals of our strategic orientation: Real I.S. aims to achieve climate neutrality at the corporate level by 2030 through reduction and compensation measures, and for its entire portfolio by 2045 (Germany) and 2050 (Europe). Detailed information on the scope boundaries, measures, and monitoring can be found in our Sustainability Report, as of May 2025.
As part of the BayernLB Group, we pursue a common sustainability strategy. The group-wide sustainability and environmental policy sets clear standards for environmental and climate protection, social responsibility, and transparency. Together, we are working to minimize environmental and climate risks and actively shape a sustainable future. This forms the foundation of our sustainability management and particularly sets the framework for our ESG strategy.
Environment
- Adapting buildings to climate change
- Reducing climate emissions
- Reducing primary energy and water consumption
- Promoting a circular economy (materials/ raw materials, land)
- Preventing waste (construction/ reconstruction, operation)
- Ensuring less land construction and sealing
- Respecting the ecology of the site (biodiversity, soils, water)
- Promoting environmentally & urban friendly mobility/development concepts
Governance
- Ensuring a compliance culture and organization
- Applying recognized industry standards (e.g. UN PRI)
- Acting in accordance with ethical principles
- Creating transparency, managing conflicts of interest and objectives
- Cooperation and exchange (experience, data, standards)
- Factoring ESG criteria into investment decisions and risk management
Real I.S. Sustainability Report
Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role for investors, fund service providers and real estate companies - just as it does for Real I.S. In this report, we want to create transparency about the goals we have set ourselves and the progress we have already made with our ESG measures.
Report 2024
Real I.S. clearly positions itself toward sustainably developing its corporate organization. This approach is also characterized by using existing resources responsibly, and thus also by the aspiration to create and preserve value in the interest of future generations.
All information pursuant to Art. 3, 4 and 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on strategies for addressing sustainability risks, about the main adverse effects of investment decisions on sustainability factors, and the remuneration policy is available in the download area.
Sustainability related disclosures
Strategies for dealing with sustainability risks
UN PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) (since 2021)
By joining the UN-supported investor initiative UN PRI, we reinforce our commitment to managing Real I.S.’s corporate governance and fiduciary duties sustainably and to contributing to a sustainable financial system. We are committed to integrating ESG factors into our investment processes and report annually on our progress in the PRI Transparency Report. This self-disclosure is accessible to other signatories. No external audits are conducted. Status: September 2025.
UN Global Compact (since 2021)
Like BayernLB and its group subsidiaries DKB and BayernInvest, Real I.S. has also signed up to the principles of the UN Global Compact. By doing so, we send a clear signal of our commitment to respecting and promoting fundamental human rights, fair working conditions, environmental protection, anti-corruption, andpromoting sustainable development.
Our progress is published annually in our Sustainability Report. This self-disclosure is reviewed by the UN GC but is not externally audited. Status: September 2025.
ZIA-Charta (since 2021)
Through the ZIA ESG Charta, we align ourselves with a voluntary commitment of the German real estate industry. The ZIA ESG Charta consists of principles that companies voluntarily adopt, which are particularly relevant for positioning sustainability within corporate value systems, structures, and processes.
We commit to the ZIA Charta for a sustainable real estate industry, participate in benchmarking initiatives, and engage in peer comparisons. Mandatory external verification is not required. Status: September 2025.
ICG-Code for Social Impact Investing (since 2023)
We voluntarily follow the ICG Code, focusing on transparency, responsibility, and risk management, without formal certification. Real I.S. takes responsibility for livable properties and neighborhoods and adheres to the “Code for Social Impact Investing” of the Institute for Corporate Governance in the German real estate industry (ICG). The Code represents the attitude and values of those who pursue social and societal goals in addition to ecological ones in the corporate context and in projects and who support the ICG in developing and implementing the right standards.
Sustainable action that already stacks up – now and today!
We started thinking and acting sustainably at an early stage, which is why Real I. S. has already delivered results: We manage a large number of certified properties in our portfolio and plan to certify more buildings. There are clear rules for our actions, and with the Scope rating we have been transparent for many years.
BREEAM Certification (as of May 2025)
Some of our properties are certified under different BREEAM schemes. Certification assesses performance on a scale from Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, to Outstanding. Certificates reflect only the status at the time of certification and do not automatically indicate future ESG performance.
DGNB Certification (as of May 2025)
Some of our properties are certified under various DGNB system variants and versions. Assessments are conducted by external auditors and reviewed and confirmed by the DGNB. Certification is awarded in the quality levels Bronze (for existing buildings only), Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Certificates reflect only the status at the time of certification and do not automatically indicate future ESG performance.
LEED Certification (as of May 2025)
Some of our properties are certified under various LEED schemes. Assessments are conducted by external assessors and reviewed and confirmed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Certification is awarded in the levels Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Certificates reflect only the status at the time of certification and do not automatically indicate future ESG performance.
NABERS Rating (as of May 2025)
Some of our properties have a NABERS rating. Assessments are conducted by external auditors and confirmed by the NABERS certification body. Ratings range from 1 to 6 stars, with 6 stars representing the highest level of performance. Ratings apply to the respective building at the time of assessment and do not automatically indicate future ESG performance.
Sustainability is a central component of our corporate philosophy. With innovative solutions, we consistently implement sustainability principles in our company and portfolio. Our focus is on reducing energy consumption and emissions, as well as developing resilient properties that can withstand the challenges of climate change.
In our case studies, we showcase concrete examples of the implementation of these principles – from energy-efficient building solutions to the use of smart technologies for optimizing energy consumption.
Information in accordance with the German Supply Chain Act
The Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains (German Supply Chain Act - Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz, LkSG) obliges German companies to fulfil their global responsibility.
BayernLB has set up a complaints procedure in accordance with the section 8 of the German Supply Chain Act to enable it to draw attention to human rights and environmental risks and violations of human rights or environment-related obligations that have arisen as a result of the economic actions of an enterprise in its own business area or of a BayernLB's direct supplier.
Real I.S. has joined BayernLB's complaints procedure.