Aroundtown raises BREEAM rating for Frankfurt office center to “Very good”: FBC in Frankfurt receives improved recertification

The Frankfurt Office Center (FBC) at Mainzer Landstrasse 40-46 from Aroundtown's portfolio has been successfully recertified with the BREEAM “Very good” certificate. The recertification acknowledges Aroundtown's continuous investment in the sustainable development of the property and confirms the effectiveness of the extensive measures taken to optimize the ecological, economic and social aspects of the building stock. The building has been systematically modernized in recent years in cooperation with the current tenant.

The FBC is located in the center of Frankfurt, just a few minutes' walk from the main railway station, and thus offers excellent connections to local and long-distance public transport as well as an attractive location in Frankfurt's banking district. The FBC is an example of how existing properties can be modernized and adapted to today's requirements through targeted refurbishment and a holistic usage concept. Refurbished air conditioning and ventilation systems, modernized elevators, a new canteen and a structured reorganization of the floors create flexible, user-specific room concepts.

In addition to the technical renovations, the current tenant requested an in-house daycare center in a separate building with a secure playground. The facility, which was awarded an architecture prize in 2022, is an example of the commitment to family-friendly infrastructure and future-oriented working environments.

About BREEAM

BREEAM has been one of the leading international certification systems for assessing the sustainability of real estate since 1990. Thanks to its holistic approach, BREEAM enables buildings to be compared worldwide on the basis of defined sustainability targets. It assesses properties in categories such as management, health and well-being, energy, transportation, water, materials, waste, land use and ecology, and pollution. The system defines clear sustainability standards and, thanks to its global comparability, provides a uniform assessment standard that can be applied to existing buildings as well as new builds and refurbishment projects. BREEAM promotes the recording of the current sustainability status and the continuous optimization of buildings through the recurring recertification process.

Thanks to its international relevance and broad applicability, BREEAM certification supports user satisfaction and the long-term value retention of properties - a clear added value for owners, tenants and sustainability goals. In Germany, over 50 percent of all office buildings in the Aroundtown portfolio are already BREEAM-certified; in the Netherlands, the entire office portfolio is certified.

Further information:

https://breeam.com/

https://www.tuvsud.com/de-de/branchen/real-estate/immobilien/energie-und-nachhaltigkeit-bei-immobilien/breeam

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 and the Netherlands. 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 Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Bloomberg Gender Equality 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 of the United Nations 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, Allianz, BNP Paribas, Japan’s Government investment fund, Alliance-Bernstein, Dekabank, State-Street, Bank of Montreal and many other leading international investors. The main bond investors include ECB, GIC, Union Investment, DB, UBS, CS, M&G, Pictet, Credit Agricole and many other major institutional investors.

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