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.
Name of the company
Urban Partners (formerly Nrep)
Name of the president or managing director
Maciej Piotrowicz, Head of Poland
The company ESG reporting mode (short description)
Urban Partners integrates ESG into the entire investment cycle in CEE. Every transaction undergoes mandatory sustainability due diligence, new projects follow sustainable development standards including life-cycle assessment and green certification, while existing assets are guided by dedicated transition plans aligned with SBTi. Results are reported annually in the Impact Report, covering the CEE portfolio, aligned with the EU Taxonomy and independently assured.
Green certificates obtained for the investments developed or purchased by your company
4 × BREEAM Outstanding
2 × BREEAM Excellent
8 × BREEAM Very Good
2 × LEED Gold
7R Park Wroclaw West II was the first multi-let logistics building in Continental Europe to obtain a BREEAM Outstanding certification.
The company activities in environmental protection
By 2024, Urban Partners had reduced operational emission intensity in CEE by 42% and continues this path through projects launched in 2024–2025. Over 600 measures have been implemented – from heat pumps and solar PV to energy storage. Projects such as Ripple Residence in Copenhagen and Noli Gdansk Old Town in Gdańsk show how carbon neutrality goes hand in hand with market value. Urban Partners invests over €70m in transforming 300 assets across the region, setting new sustainability benchmarks.
The company activities in social responsibility
Urban Partners designs assets around real human needs. In CEE it delivers affordable housing and revitalises sites, such as Noli Gdansk Old Town in Gdańsk, merging heritage with modern low-carbon solutions. The company partners with cities, promotes diversity and engages local communities. Its collaboration with C40 brings the “Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods” model to the region, turning districts into inclusive, resilient and liveable places.
The company activities in the corporate governance issue
ESG is embedded in Urban Partners’s decision-making, from investment to operations. The company ensures transparency by applying an EU-aligned supplier code of conduct and requiring ESG criteria from partners. Governance fosters co-leadership and diversity - in Poland, teams are gender-balanced. This approach builds a culture of openness and innovation while securing compliance with the highest international standards.
