Taxonomy-compliant building & consulting for sustainable real estate
RITTWEGER + TEAM supports companies in taking the transformation criteria of the EU Taxonomy Regulation into account in construction projects and investments in the planning and thus implementing them efficiently. With our innovative approach of the Circular Material LAB, which evaluates building materials based on taxonomy-compliant transformation criteria, we create a robust basis for taxonomy-compliant circular economy in real estate.
INARA Suites at Titisee – Sustainable apartment building in timber frame construction, developed in collaboration with Seehotel Wiesler, GreenSign Circular, RITTWEGER and TEAM as well as CircularSkills, sets new standards in taxonomy-compliant construction. (©INARA Suites)
As a planner, developer or investor, you can implement taxonomy-compliant construction in an economically attractive way through our “taxonomy innovation process”
The EU taxonomy plays a crucial role in the evaluation of sustainable buildings and real estate. It influences investment decisions, financing conditions and ESG reporting. We offer you professional taxonomy calculations and advice to make your real estate projects future-proof and compliant with the rules.
However, the decisive factor for the economic efficiency of taxonomy-compliant construction and the preservation of the value of a property is that the development process for taxonomy conformity already takes place in the planning phase.
Why is taxonomy assessment important?
- Better financing opportunities through sustainability certificates
- lower construction costs and operating costs throughout the entire life cycle
- Compliance with regulatory requirements for sustainable investments
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Take advantage of the benefits of a property valuation according to the EU taxonomy. Contact us for individual advice and find out how you can align your buildings with the taxonomy!
Our services for taxonomy-compliant real estate
Taxonomy calculations, development towards a taxonomy-compliant circular economy & conformity check
- Analysis, evaluation and calculation of the taxonomy criteria for buildings (new buildings, existing buildings, renovations) – taxonomy check
- Checking the technical thresholds in accordance with the EU taxonomy regulation
- Classification in the key taxonomy objectives – climate protection and circular economy
- Checking the DNSH criteria
- Creating evidence for the sustainability assessment of your properties
- Carrying out vulnerability assessments for climate protection and the effects of climate change on your business activities
- Risk analyses on the effects of construction projects in the context of biodiversity
Consulting & strategy for sustainable and circular real estate
- Support with ESG integration and taxonomy implementation
- Advice and training for architects and specialist planners
- Creation of a carbon footprint and building LCA for energy, materials and full building lifecycle
- Selection of taxonomy-compliant building materials from our Circular Material LAB
- Advice on compliance with biodiversity criteria
- Identification of optimization potential to improve taxonomy compliance
Advice on a sustainable financing strategy and communication with investors
Advice on compliance with social standards
Documentation & ESG reporting
- Preparation of reports on the sustainability assessment of real estate
- Support with ESG and CSRD reporting for investors and banks
- Providing evidence of compliance with EU taxonomy requirements
- Green claim compliant communication
Process for developing taxonomy-compliant buildings
Good to know. (FAQ)
What does taxonomy-ready mean?
An activity is eligible for taxonomy if it can be assessed using clearly defined, measurable criteria (such as energy efficiency, emission reduction, resource conservation) to determine whether it makes a significant contribution to the EU environmental objectives (e.g. climate protection and climate adaptation) – without compromising other environmental objectives.
Which activities are taxonomy-ready?
Taxonomy-eligible activities in construction are those that can be assessed according to the (technical) criteria of the EU taxonomy to show that they make a significant contribution to environmental objectives such as climate protection and climate adaptation without compromising other environmental objectives. This includes, for example, the construction of new sustainable buildings in which energy efficiency and environmental friendliness are taken into account right from the start. Renovations and refurbishments that significantly reduce the energy consumption and CO₂ emissions of existing buildings, as well as modernizations in which old buildings are adapted to modern sustainable standards, also fall into this area. In addition, there are integrated sustainable construction projects in which ecological, economic and social sustainability aspects are taken into account right from the planning phase. The crucial thing is that these activities must meet all the criteria set out in the EU specifications – such as energy efficiency, CO₂ reduction, use of resources and adaptability to climate change – in order to be considered sustainable.
What criteria does the EU taxonomy set for sustainable economic activities?
The EU taxonomy is a classification system of the European Union that defines which economic activities are considered sustainable. The aim is to promote environmentally friendly investments and avoid greenwashing.
For an economic activity to be classified as sustainable, three key criteria must be met:
- Significant contribution to at least one of the six environmental objectives
- No significant damage to the other environmental objectives (Do No Significant Harm principle / DNSH criteria)
- Compliance with minimum social standards
What are the six environmental objectives of the EU taxonomy?
- Climate action
- Adaptation to climate change
- Sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources
- Transition to a circular economy
- Preventing and reducing pollution
- Protecting and restoring biodiversity and ecosystems
Companies and investors can use the EU taxonomy as a guide to make sustainable finance more transparent and credible.
For more information, visit the European Commission’s official website on the EU taxonomy at finance.ec.europa.eu
