Our ESG Reporting

We are convinced that long-term economic success can only be achieved if economic, ecological and socio-cultural concerns are reconciled with legal requirements and ethical conduct. In fulfilling our social responsibilities, we are guided by the four pillars of sustainability: governance, economy, ecology and social responsibility.

Our value system

Apleona's social responsibility is based on a value system that is characterized by

the seven core topics on social responsibility, based on DIN EN ISO 26000
the 10 universal principles of good corporate governance, such as those of the UN Global Compact
the framework of the German Sustainability Code (DNK), and
the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Social Responsibility

Sustainability status report

We publish an annual Sustainability Report that describes all relevant economic, environmental, social and organizational aspects of our business activities. It covers all of the company's business areas and is intended to provide information on our goals, activities, and the current status of our key economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and organizational issues.

Various standards have been established for sustainability reporting, such as

the German Sustainability Code (DNK)
the GRI and
the Value Reporting Foundation (formerly the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board).

In the past, Apleona has addressed individual aspects of these reporting standards in its status reports, but we have not fully implemented any of these standards. In view of the upcoming implementation of the CSRD, we have decided not to implement any further standards during this transitional period.

Sustainability Status Report 2024

The report provides information on current developments, implemented measures and goals along the four pillars of sustainability: economic, social, environmental and governance. The report provides a comprehensive insight into Apleona's sustainability strategy and is aimed at all relevant stakeholders: Clients, investors, financial market participants and our employees.

In recognition of the international nature of our customers and our organization, the 2024 Sustainability Report is published exclusively in English.

Apleona Sustainability Report 2024

Contact

Constantin Moxter
Head of Sustainability

News & Best Practises

Energy & Sustainability

Why a systematic approach and partnership are crucial for decarbonisation

The full article by Dr. Michael Lange, Karen Schömer, and Nils Petermann, available here, has been published in the latest issue of Lünendonk Magazine.

Appointment

“Diversity, equity, and inclusion make us more successful”

The corporate policy “Apleona embraces diversity – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” formally and bindingly regulates the issue of diversity within the company. In addition, Daniela Lehmann-Stein has been appointed as Diversity Officer.

CDP Rating

Apleona improves from D to B

Apleona has risen from level D to level B in the internationally recognised CDP rating for 2024. This significant step forward in climate protection is transparent and demonstrates Apleona's commitment to improving its environmental performance.

Women@apleona

Apleona Women's Network officially launched

The Apleona network for women, known as 'Women@Apleona', started its activities with a launch event. Twenty-five participants from all business units gathered at the Kranichstein hunting lodge in Darmstadt.

Recogizer with a new design

Stability and innovation combined

Recogizer refreshed its brand image – while staying true to its promise: with innovative, state-of-the-art technology, we ensure maximum energy efficiency and performance for real estate, making it ready for the future.

Expo Real-Panel

Apleona is a partner in the decarbonisation process.

Jennifer Gerigk (Decarbonisation Programme Director at Siemens Real Estate), Grit Liebermann (Head of CREM at Continental AG), Prof. Dr Alexander von Erdély (Spokesperson for the Executive Board at the Federal Agency for Real Estate Tasks) and Dr Jochen Keysberg (CEO). Moderator: André Eberhard (right) from Immobilienmanager.

VIDEO-INTERVIEW

“We look closely at which investment has the highest climate return.”

On the eve of Expo Real, Dr. Gert Riegel, COO of Apleona, talks about the company's three-step approach to decarbonizing its customers' building portfolios and how artificial intelligence is being used to achieve this, among other things.

Sustainability Report 2024 published

Making sustainable responsibility visible

For the fourth consecutive year, Apleona has demonstrated a reduction in emissions from vehicles, buildings and business travel per euro of revenue. Savings achieved through green real estate solutions at customer sites are 2.3 times higher than Apleona's direct emissions.

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.