CA Immobilien Anlagen

CA Immobilien Anlagen

Silvia Schmitten-Walgenbach (CEO)

CA Immo is not obliged to prepare a consolidated nonfinancial report in accordance with the Austrian Commercial Code. As a public interest entity, we nevertheless voluntarily prepare a corresponding report. In order to prepare our sustainability topics as clearly as possible and in an internationally comparable manner, we base our reporting on two international standards: the EPRA Sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 3rd Edition (sBPRs) and the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). In 2021, our sustainability report, which is integrated into the annual report, received an "EPRA sBPR Gold" award for exemplary ESG reporting for the second year in a row. Also in 2021, CA Immo actively reviewed and commented on various ratings, including Sustainalytics (ESG Risk Rating 2022: 10.9 low risk) and the MSCI ESG Rating (Rating AA). In addition, CA Immo was ranked 2022/23 for another consecutive year in the VÖNIX sustainability index.

General information regarding certifications: By rentable area, certified stock comprised some 71% of the total portfolio (2020: 67%) and 78% of the office portfolio (2020: 75%). Our High-rise project ONE is the first high-rise in Central Europe received a SmartScore platinum certification.

We have set ourselves the goal of reducing the energy consumption and CO2 footprint in the construction and operation of our buildings and increasing the resilience of our portfolio to climate risks. We specialize in the environmentally friendly revitalization of old inner-city sites (brownfield development). Main actions: - Conversion of electricity contracts to 100% electricity from renewable energy sources in the investment portfolio by 2023 (landlord-obtained) – Purchase of climate-neutral district heating acc. to local availability – Green lease programme to reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 3) in the investment portfolio (tenant participation) – Establishment of a digital energy monitoring and management by 2025 – Renovation programme to reduce the energy use and carbon footprint –Expansion of renewable energy sources – Reduction of embodied carbon emissions in development projects – Compensation of unavoidable emissions through offsetting measures (e.g. CO2 reduction certificates) We develop office properties according to high sustainability standards. We ensure compliance with the associated requirements for sustainable procurement. Main actions: – Continuation of the strategic focus on revitalisation of old sites – Implementation of all new office developments for the own long-term portfolio according to at least DGNB Gold or LEED Gold certification standard Our High-rise project ONE is the first high-rise in Central Europe received a SmartScore platinum certificates.

CA Immo also takes measures in the social sphere to set positive impulses and responsible standards within its sphere of influence. Our strategy focuses in particular on health & safety, employment & working conditions and the social aspects of a sustainable supply chain and urban district development. Health & Safety of our tenants and service providers: Safe and health-promoting working conditions for occupiers and external service providers, both in ongoing building operations and in the course of construction projects, are a basic prerequisite for our doing. Product and service safety program: In all project developments carried out throughout the Group, health and safety considerations are integrated both in the planning and construction phase and with regard to subsequent tenants/occupiers of the buildings. We take care of social standards in urban district and project development (social infrastructure, affordable housing). As an international investor, owner of inner-city office buildings and urban district developer, CA Immo also has an impact on the social environment in its core cities. Our goal is to create urban districts in which people will enjoy living tomorrow just as much as they do today. Our districts are characterized by good public transport links and the combination of working and living with social and cultural facilities. The provision of green spaces and public spaces makes these places inclusive and accessible to all city residents.

Responsible corporate governance and compliance with socially, environmentally and economically relevant requirements form the basis of our business activities. We are committed to strengthening workers´ rights, preventing human rights abuses and acting in accordance with the principles of non-discrimination, equal opportunities and zero tolerance of corruption and bribery throughout our sphere of influence. CA Immo is actively involved in the relevant platforms of the real estate industry and supports industry-relevant research and development through memberships and cooperations. –Independent and responsible corporate governance, compliance with social and environmental requirements, observance of human rights, avoidance of corruption and bribery, reputational risk.

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