Apleona stands for innovation

As a leading provider of real estate and facility management services in Europe, we use the latest technologies, data and scientific findings. This enables us to prepare strategic decisions for our clients and provide them with optimal support through our service portfolio.

We combine tradition with the latest technology

As the market leader, we combine many years of experience, technical, commercial and digital expertise with a high level of service and customer focus. As an innovative company, we aim to address the fundamental issues and pioneering technologies of our industry and implement the most efficient solutions for our customers in all our service areas.

„Our aim is to be an innovative company that deals with the fundamental issues and trendsetting technologies of our industry.“

Dr. Jochen Keysberg FRICS CEO Apleona Group

Whether it's expert ESG advice, AI-supported analyses or energy-optimized control and predictive maintenance of technical systems, the use of robotics and IoT in cleaning and security, or our broad portfolio of products for decarbonizing buildings- our specialists are developing ever better and more flexible solutions to support you in your core business and preserve the value of your property.

Our role as integrator and implementer

As a real estate service provider, Apleona is virtually predestined to take on an active role as an integrator and implementer of technological solutions, for example to decarbonize your buildings or to improve user and workplace comfort in your properties, because we are in the buildings every day with our specialists, know the systems and have the expertise to propose, budget and implement appropriate optimization measures.

„As an integrated FM service provider, Apleona is the first point of contact for many current and pressing issues such as CO2 reduction, e-mobility and modern workplaces, helping to develop, plan and then implement the corresponding portfolio strategies. In particular, our product portfolio for decarbonizing existing buildings is constantly being expanded.“

Michael Engel, COO FM International & ICC Apleona Group

Data and Artificial Intelligence

In the medium term, our customers expect to use the existing technological possibilities to develop new innovative products and services from the mass of data that can be generated from properties and about their users and their behavior. This involves, for example, data-supported decision-making aids for portfolio management or maintenance and greater transparency in the provision of services.

„AI is already helping us to reduce the complexity of the data we have, which is huge thanks to the systematic collection of objects and assets. This enables us to perform analyses that quickly lead us to the right actions for our customers.“

Dr. Pascal Engel, CTO Apleona Group

Increasing internal efficiency is an effective measure to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. The intelligent use of data is a decisive factor here. At Apleona, we focus on creating productive time for our operational teams and relieving them of all activities that cannot be done faster or completely by a digitized process or AI.

Apleona as an enabler and integrator for decarbonization solutions

Apleona is your expert for climate protection in existing buildings. Apleona has extensive expertise in building technology and interior fit-out, which is crucial for the CO2-optimized conversion of the Group's building stock. 

We combine traditional FM services (maintenance, servicing and optimization of HVAC systems), new data and AI-based services (Enerlutec, Recogizer), commercial services (energy purchasing) and internal and external fit-out trades (building services/interior fit-out) to create an ideal overall package for our customers. As an FM service provider, we are in the best position to provide this service thanks to our local presence, our knowledge of the properties, buildings and facilities and the necessary resources and management expertise.
 

„Through the use of intelligent and networked solutions in the areas of building security, building automation and energy efficiency, Apleona is able to provide safe, efficient and low-emission properties that offer end users greater comfort and well-being.“

Dr. Gert W. Riegel, COO Apleona Group

The future of cleaning is called cobotics

We believe that in the foreseeable future, robots will not work completely autonomously, but hand in hand with humans. 

„We are implementing the cobots approach, which means that cleaning robots will relieve our teams of monotonous, repetitive work on easily accessible surfaces. That's why we are already training robot managers to support our teams in the implementation and daily use of cleaning robots.“

Christian Kloevekorn, COO Apleona Group

At Apleona, we already rely on robotic support and our own robot fleet for cleaning. One reason for this is that we can offer the right solution for our customers' needs from a broad portfolio. We have many years of experience and a dedicated department that continuously trains our managers and employees in this technology. We also take responsibility for the safety of our employees.

Further information

Lünendonkwhitepaper: Digital Facility Management

The whitepaper, produced in cooperation with Apleona, presents the technological aspects of energy monitoring and the importance of an intelligent, data-driven approach for future-oriented facility management.

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Whitepaper: Energy services in the context of FM contracts

This whitepaper provides information on the current legal situation and non-contractually regulated energy services in the context of FM contracts.

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ZIA ESG guidelines for office buildings

With the ESG guidelines for office properties, the ZIA has compiled a compendium of ideas and options for action to support office property owners in meeting ESG requirements.

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ZIA position paper: How FM is leading the building sector onto the climate protection path

The paper sets out how FM can lead the building sector back onto the climate protection path in the short term. Apleona is co-author.

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News & Interviews

Energy consumption reduced by up to 30%
Recogizer now optimises a total area of 5 million square metres

Recogizer is experiencing strong growth. Its solutions for the automated reduction of energy consumption and CO₂ emissions are now being used across a total area of five million square metres.

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1 Apr 2025, press release
Apleona appoints CTO to the executive board

The Apleona Group is expanding its Executive Board to include the position of Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) and appointing Dr Pascal Engel to the Executive Board as of 1 April 2025. In the future, all functions and competences relevant for the further digital transformation and professionalisation of the company will be bundled in the division for which he will be responsible. 

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Digital quality control
Samoa APP roll-out in 38 countries

Since 2014, Apleona Infra Services has been using the Samoa app for digital quality assurance for audits and checks, which can be used to document cleaning checks, inspections, internal audits and even work equipment checks.

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13 Feb 2025, press release
SBTi confirms Apleona's CO2 reduction targets

Apleona has joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). In doing so, Apleona commits to reduce its own emissions in line with the latest scientific findings and contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

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EMISSIONEN 2023
Apleona significantly reduces CO₂ emissions again

Apleona's total emissions in 2023 will amount to 543,070 tonnes of CO₂. The majority of this, 510,625 tonnes, comes from purchased goods and services and is not caused by our own activities.

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Interview
Cleaning robots need smart buildings - and human robot managers'

Apleona InfraServices is already training 14 robot managers who will support the introduction and operation of cleaning robots in the future. According to Apleona COO Christian Kloevekorn, the course for the future of cobotics at Apleona has been set.

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