Bouwinvest firmly believes that long-term financial success in real estate investment for our pension fund clients is indelibly interlinked with our social responsibilities to adhere to the highest sustainability standards achievable in our work. By doing so we also ensure that our assets maintain their value for the long-term and also insure against the risks of obsolescence in our investments.

Bouwinvest includes environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in all its investment decisions to ensure long-term sustainable returns, in line with the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment (UN PRI). By endorsing the UN PRI, Bouwinvest recognises the importance of responsible investments and is committed to implementing the principles in its investment process.

We are also committed to achieving the targets laid down in the Paris climate agreement. Its long-term goal is to have a near energy-neutral portfolio - a Paris Proof portfolio – by 2045.

Bouwinvest aims to have above-average sustainability ratings (GRESB 4 or 5 stars) for at least 80% of its invested capital in 2023, and to make a positive contribution to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Bouwinvest is explicitly committed to the five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that fall within its sphere of influence: 

  • Health and well-being (SDG 3): invest in healthcare real estate, healthy buildings and lifecycle-proof homes. 
  • Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7): reduce energy use and invest in renewable energy.
  • Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8): maintain an active dialogue with our partners to ensure good health, safety and working conditions at building sites. 
  • Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11): invest in real estate with an above-average sustainability rating and in affordable homes. 
  • Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (SDG 13): invest in sustainable and climate-adaptive real estate, which will result in a near energy-neutral portfolio in 2045. 

Responsible real estate investment
Investing in the environment, society and good governance helps to combat climate change and generates broader social, economic, ecological and health benefits. We are convinced that our approach reduces risks, improves returns and makes our real estate and portfolios more attractive.

Our objective can only be achieved through close collaboration with stakeholders, ranging from tenants and shareholders, to local and national government authorities, suppliers and local operating partners. We also recognise that dedicated and hard-working employees   are crucial to Bouwinvest achieving its goals and we do our best to create a pleasant and encouraging atmosphere at work. Our strict corporate governance, risk, integrity and control programmes and frameworks, guide our responsible business practices.

Read our Responsible Investment & Corporate Responsibility Policy: click here.

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Bouwinvest Responsible Investment & Corporate Responsibility Policy 2023

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Bouwinvest Responsible Investment & Corporate Responsibility Policy 2023

ESG framework: towards a structural integration of ESG

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Stewardship & Engagement Policy

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Bouwinvest Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct is more than just a set of rules. The Code of Conduct sets out the principles and values that we regard as essential for both the company and its  employees, management board, business  relations and society at large. Everyone who works at and for Bouwinvest is aware of the principles and values our organisation upholds and should apply them in the day-to-day conduct of business.

Bouwinvest Tax Policy

Our clients are looking after the retirement income of their beneficiaries. To this end they invest, mostly with other (international) investors, in funds operated by Bouwinvest or foreign funds operated by local investment managers.

Together with our business partners, we are committed to create sustainable and liveable urban environments that generate stable income for our pension fund and insurance clients. We call our emphasis on societal and financial returns real value for life and we believe responsible tax behaviour is an essential part of real value for life. This policy guides us in achieving responsible tax behaviour.

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