Our Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

Transparency, diversity and appreciation are important values of our corporate philosophy. We want to give everyone equal opportunities and are categorically opposed to discrimination of any form. We see diversity as an
opportunity for our teams and our business, and as an important element in remaining attractive as an employer. We select our employees on the basis of their qualifications and skills. We also make sure that we take active
measures to support women and to open up opportunities for them to assume management and technical roles. This also includes offering more flexible working time models and supporting our employees in balancing work and family life.

We can only implement sustainability successfully when we also have economic success. As a listed company, we are committed to compliance with clear standards. With our consistent orientation towards sustainability and ESG criteria we ensure that we generate growth while remaining attractive in the long term. We offer our employees a secure and good workplace. We create a trusting environment in which violations of rules and laws can be reported. We also ensure compliance with social and environmental standards within our supply chains.

Around 75% of the real estate portfolio is located in contiguous urban quarters, i.e., neighborhoods that generally include more than 150 apartments. It is in these neighborhoods in particular that we develop living space for our tenants. We offer them urban and ecological housing at fair and transparent prices. We also pay equal attention to ecological and social aspects in the development of our neighborhoods. We take demographic change into account and are committed to local social interaction. We are dedicated to climate protection by implementing energy-saving measures when it comes to construction and infrastructure. When we develop residential environments, we make sure to promote the protection of the environment and nature. This is how we create sustainable living spaces in cities and communities for everyone.

With our diverse measures towards environmental and climate protection, we strengthen the sustainable use of soils and ecosystems. We attach importance to construction methods that conserve resources as much as possible and use sustainable materials in our new construction projects. In our neighborhoods and at our business locations, we implement projects that preserve habitats for animal and plant species and promote biodiversity.