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Acting Sustainably

A home is a basic human need. We meet this basic need by creating new and renting existing living space. We do so responsibly and sustainably by paying attention to the ecological footprint of our buildings and by having committed to the goal of a climate-neutral housing stock by 2045. By the same token, we are living up to our social responsibility and offering living at fair prices for all groups in society. We do so through a governance structure that meets high value standards and that is well suited to being perceived as trustworthy and reliable by our stakeholders.

Highlights and achievements

Vonovia’s Climate Targets SBTi-approved

The Science-based Target initiative (SBTi) has validated our climate goals as science-based and aligned with the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement

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Primary Energy Demand of New Constructions

The average primary energy demand of our new constructions has been reduced to 21.9 kWh/sqm per year

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Sustainability Standard Development

In our business area development a sustainability strategy with 14 topic areas, broken down into specific requirements, has been implemented

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Strengthening Training

The training rate in Germany has increased to 5.8%—exceeding the previous year’s figure / First training and continuing education center opened in Berlin

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Low-barrier modernization

Approximately 12,900 apartments to be retrofitted for seniors by 2025 / At 36.8%, significantly exceeded the target of 27%

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Sustainable financing strengthened

Four new sustainable bonds successfully placed on the capital market in 2025 / All green bonds 100% aligned with the EU taxonomy

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Climate protection

Carbon intensity in our housing stock in Germany reduced from 31.2 kg to 30.7 kg CO2e/m²

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Analysis of Climate Risks

We have developed a climate risk tool for analyzing physical climate risks

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Satisfied Employees

Employee satisfaction has risen by 6 percentage points since the last survey, reaching an 85% approval rating

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High tenant satisfaction

CSI tenant satisfaction index at an all-time high (76.5%) / Tenant satisfaction with their neighborhood environment also high (83.8%)

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Housing First against homelessness

We support numerous projects and measures under the “Housing First” initiative to combat homelessness

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Transparent sustainability reporting

Second ESRS report and accompanying ESG factbook published / Ressource inflows included as a new material sustainability topic

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Vonovia’s Climate Targets SBTi-approved

The Science-based Target initiative (SBTi) has validated our climate goals as science-based and aligned with the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement

Mehr anzeigen

Climate protection

Carbon intensity in our housing stock in Germany reduced from 31.2 kg to 30.7 kg CO2e/m²

Mehr anzeigen

Primary Energy Demand of New Constructions

The average primary energy demand of our new constructions has been reduced to 21.9 kWh/sqm per year

Mehr anzeigen

Analysis of Climate Risks

We have developed a climate risk tool for analyzing physical climate risks

Mehr anzeigen

Sustainability Standard Development

In our business area development a sustainability strategy with 14 topic areas, broken down into specific requirements, has been implemented

Mehr anzeigen

Satisfied Employees

Employee satisfaction has risen by 6 percentage points since the last survey, reaching an 85% approval rating

Mehr anzeigen

Strengthening Training

The training rate in Germany has increased to 5.8%—exceeding the previous year’s figure / First training and continuing education center opened in Berlin

Mehr anzeigen

High tenant satisfaction

CSI tenant satisfaction index at an all-time high (76.5%) / Tenant satisfaction with their neighborhood environment also high (83.8%)

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Low-barrier modernization

Approximately 12,900 apartments to be retrofitted for seniors by 2025 / At 36.8%, significantly exceeded the target of 27%

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Housing First against homelessness

We support numerous projects and measures under the “Housing First” initiative to combat homelessness

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Sustainable financing strengthened

Four new sustainable bonds successfully placed on the capital market in 2025 / All green bonds 100% aligned with the EU taxonomy

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Transparent sustainability reporting

Second ESRS report and accompanying ESG factbook published / Ressource inflows included as a new material sustainability topic

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Our ESG Reporting at a glance

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Sustainability Strategy

We have systematically established sustainability and firmly anchored it in our business processes. Read more about our strategic sustainability approach here.

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Action Areas

We have clustered our sustainable measures and projects into five action areas. For more information click here.

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ESG Ratings

You can find an overview of our performance in the leading ESG ratings and rankings here.

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Reports and Data

Find out more about our current and diverse reporting formats in the area of sustainability.

Recent Sustainability Publications

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Annual Report 2025

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ESG Factbook 2025

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ESG Presentation 2025