All seven Aroundtown Center Parcs in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands – the first holiday parks ever to receive BREEAM sustainability certification

Aroundtown, one of Europe's largest real estate companies, has achieved another important milestone in sustainability: all seven Center Parcs parks in the company's portfolio – in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands – have been awarded the BREEAM In Use certificate for sustainability. This underlines the company's consistent commitment to environmentally friendly and future-oriented real estate management.

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is considered the world's leading certification system for sustainable construction and property management. It assesses properties holistically according to criteria such as energy efficiency, resource conservation, climate protection, sustainable mobility and user well-being.

Following the successful initial certification of Center Parcs Bispinger Heide, the certification approach was transferred to the other six Aroundtown Center Parcs locations. Aroundtown is thus sending a clear signal to the European leisure property sector and proving that sustainable standards can also be consistently implemented in the holiday park sector.

For the extensive areas with a wide range of buildings of different uses, Aroundtown, together with the auditor, developed a new assessment approach. Buildings with similar usage and comparable performance were grouped together. ‘For us, sustainability is not a trend, but an integral part of our DNA. The BREEAM certification of Center Parcs parks is another step towards taking a leading role in responsible and future-oriented tourism and complements Center Parcs' sustainability strategy, which includes Green Key certifications, biodiversity programmes and initiatives to promote sustainable guest experiences.’ emphasises Vincent Hakemulder PMO of Center Parcs.

This innovative approach created a consistent evaluation basis and enabled the successful certification of all seven sites. ‘Certifying all seven Center Parcs was a complex undertaking – so we are all the more delighted to have reached this milestone. This proves that sustainable standards can also be successfully implemented in large-scale and diverse leisure properties,’ says Limor Beermann, Chief Sustainability Officer at Aroundtown.

The certificates were presented at a ceremony during EXPO REAL in Munich, Europe's leading real estate trade fair. The awards were presented in the presence of industry representatives and partners.

About Aroundtown

Aroundtown is one of Europe's largest real estate companies, M-Dax listed and focused on income generating quality properties that have potential for value-add in central locations mainly in Germany, the Netherlands and London. The portfolio comprises mainly office, residential and hotel properties. Hundreds of experienced employees from all areas of the value chain ensure that Aroundtown effectively realizes long-term potential. Professional organization, flexibility, innovation and extensive tenant services make Aroundtown a reliable partner for growth and success. Aroundtown is a sustainability leader in the European market with strong visibility in ESG indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index, and more. Aroundtown is a member of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA), the German Property Federation (ZIA), the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), the UN Global Compact Network Germany as well as a signatory the Charter of Diversity. Aroundtown has received multiple EPRA BPR Gold Awards and EPRA sBPR Gold Awards for its transparent financial and sustainability reporting. Avisco (controlled by Yakir Gabay) holds 15% in Aroundtown (date: 29.07.2022) and Stumpf Capital GmbH 10% (date: 13.11.2023). Other shareholders include Blackrock, Norges, Vanguard, BNP Paribas, AXA, Alliance-Bernstein, APG, Dekabank, State-Street, Bank of Montreal and many other leading international investors. The main bond investors include ECB, GIC, Union Investment, DB, UBS, Nordea, Allianz,, M&G, Pictet, Credit Agricole and many other major institutional investors.

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