ESG Real Estate Leader of the Year, CEE

ESG has been at the heart of Accolade’s mission since its founding, positioning the company as a pioneer in sustainable industrial real estate. Accolade transforms abandoned brownfields into vibrant business parks that promote biodiversity, safe workplaces, and community value. From wetland restoration to murals in the parks, the company shows that modern industry can be a good neighbour – reviving regions, creating jobs, and giving places new purpose. With nine BREEAM Outstanding assets in portfolio, board-level ESG leadership, and a Green Finance Framework backed by green bonds, Accolade sets a benchmark for responsible investment into business infrastructure. The company's ESG Strategy is built around three pillars of Environment; People & Prosperity; and Governance and it is deeply embedded in daily operations, ensuring transparent, sustainable growth and long-term stakeholder trust.

Atlas Ward demonstrates a proactive approach to ESG and sustainable development. We published our first ESG Report for 2023 and 2024, despite regulations requiring reporting only for 2027. We have developed an ESG Strategy for 2024-2027 and are consistently working toward its goals. We are a Certifying Body for new investments under the BREEAM method. In collaboration with selected technological universities, we conduct advanced research to optimize industry solutions. We support knowledge exchange, inspiring the implementation of best practices and building the image of a socially responsible organization. We organize student internships, provide scholarships, and select brand ambassadors to support young professionals at the start of their careers. We actively respond to the needs of local communities by engaging in charitable and eco-friendly initiatives. In 2025, we organized ESG Week and Safety Week, promoting innovative solutions and raising employee awareness in ESG and OSH.

CFE's ESG leadership is proven by delivering top-certified BREEAM projects and solid environmental actions. Our social commitment is demonstrated through supporting foundations and participating in various programs. These activities are an integral part of our corporate governance, which is based on a clear ESG strategy, a Code of Ethics, and a culture of continuous improvement and equal treatment across the organization.

Echo Investment sets the standard for sustainable development in CEE, proving that commercial success can go hand in hand with responsibility. The Group has reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35%, disclosed full Scope 3 and achieved top BREEAM certifications, ensuring its projects meet global ESG benchmarks. 91% of construction waste is sorted, while water- and energy-saving technologies are implemented in every new building. The Group also holds ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, confirming high standards in safety and environmental management across all employees and contractors. Beyond environmental results, Echo-Archicom promotes diversity, equality and wellbeing, supports employees through mentoring, Echo School and Manager Academy, and engages local communities with cultural and humanitarian initiatives. Strong ethics, transparency and anti-corruption standards safeguard governance. Echo Investment shapes the future of sustainable real estate with a clear 2030 strategy.

While action leads, GTC secures top certifications – City Gate is the first property in Romania and only the fourth existing building in Europe to achieve LEED Gold v5 recognition, following projects in Italy, Spain, and Sweden. GTC pursues a consistent ESG strategy across seven CEE markets, focusing on measurable impact. In 2024, CO₂ emissions fell by 19% (Scopes 1–2) and 20% across the value chain, supported by 100% renewable electricity purchases and energy-efficiency upgrades. The company introduced WasteTracker in 12 Polish office buildings, helping monitor waste streams and raise tenant awareness. Social initiatives included the “Safe Space” programme for psychological support, health campaigns in shopping centres, free diagnostics and family workshops for tenants, as well as cycling promotion days. Diversity remains a priority, with women representing 57% of staff and nearly half of managers. Oversight is ensured by the Management and Supervisory Boards.

MDC2 is the Leader in ESG by making sustainability its organizational DNA, not just a compliance afterthought. E: We set the highest market standard by targeting BREEAM Excellent for all projects and achieving BREEAM Outstanding (e.g., MDC2 Park Gliwice). Our focus on low carbon footprint buildings, water conservation, enhanced insulation, and financing natural forest protection (with Las Na Zawsze) demonstrates a measurable, impact-driven strategy beyond basic efficiency. S: We prioritizes our people, evidenced by the "Best Workplace Initiative 2025" award. Proactive measures—extra vacation, enhanced parental leave, and employee-led charity challenges—show a genuine commitment to social welfare inside and outside the business. G: We exhibit transparency and robust structure far exceeding requirements for a non-listed entity. The formalized quarterly Independent Board of Directors meetings, coupled with Non-Executive-chaired Audit & Risk, ESG, and Investment Committees.

Panattoni sets benchmark for industrial real estate, combining scale, innovation and measurable results. It delivered 17.8M sqm of certified space in Europe, with additional 3.8M sqm in pipeline. Facilities incorporate renewable-ready infrastructure, smart energy systems and biodiversity measures. In Poland, within the period, new projects added 130 green areas, 390 EV and 900 bike racks - over 190 certified buildings include now 570 green relaxation zones, 1,710 EV charging points and 3,800 bicycle spaces. Company’s projects are widely recognised: H&M BTS won the BREEAM People’s Choice Award; WELL Gold in Gliwice redefined wellbeing standards in industrial environments; Ostrov North Park in Czechia became the first carbon-neutral industrial building in the country, fully offsetting 16,000 t CO₂ and achieving fossil-free operation. The company proves that large-scale industrial development can go hand in hand with climate neutrality, community engagement and long-term value creation.

We are an ESG leader, integrating its principles across all operations. We implement carbon budgets and actively monitor them throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring accountability and measurable impact. We set sustainability standards that exceed local regulations. All our buildings hold sustainability certifications, both those focused on energy efficiency and those centered on human well-being. In addition, each building is fully accessible, certified under the Obiekt bez barier standard, ensuring inclusivity for all users. We empower our tenants by providing tools and applications that support their ESG goals, particularly addressing the E and S of their ESG strategy. We belive that collaboration is essential that is why we educate our tenants on how to use their spaces more efficiently. We are targeting net-zero carbon emission by 2045 in our own operations and in entire value chain. For the fourth year running, we are proud to be named a “Climate Leader in Europe.

Urban Partners deserves the ESG Leader title for pioneering a comprehensive investment model in CEE where ESG is the foundation of every decision. The company sets standards rather than follows them – exemplified by Earth Shots and Ripple Residence, scaling buildings with record-low carbon footprints. In Poland, it revitalises assets like Noli Gdansk Old Town in Gdańsk (the most sustainable PRS in Poland) and delivers modern housing that combines energy efficiency with affordability. Urban Partners reports transparently in line with SBTi and the EU Taxonomy, with independent assurance. Most importantly, it transforms not only buildings but entire communities, partnering with cities and organisations such as C40 to create inclusive, climate-resilient neighbourhoods. By combining Nordic expertise with local needs Urban Partners is shaping the future of real estate in CEE and proving that ESG is a driver of innovation and lasting value.