Aroundtown Improves Results in Leading ESG Ratings and Receives Multiple Leader Awards

Awards from Sustainalytics, inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, and an improved ISS ESG Corporate Rating confirm progress

Aroundtown significantly improved its ESG performance (Environmental, Social, Governance) in 2025/2026 and has been recognized by three renowned international ESG benchmarks: S&P Global, ISS ESG, and Sustainalytics. The results confirm the consistent implementation of its sustainability strategy and progress in key ESG areas.

In 2026, Aroundtown was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the second consecutive year. Out of more than 9,200 companies assessed worldwide, only 848 qualified for inclusion, highlighting the stringent selection criteria of this recognition. In the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), Aroundtown improved its score to 68 points in 2025 (+4 points compared to the previous year). This development was driven in particular by enhanced transparency and structure in sustainability reporting in line with CSRD requirements, the further development of governance and compliance guidelines, and initiatives in water management, such as the use of smart water meters in Germany and the Netherlands.

In addition, Aroundtown has already been included for the third consecutive year in the S&P Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index Europe, which comprises the top 20% most sustainable companies in Europe.

The ESG rating agency ISS ESG also confirms the positive development: Aroundtown improved from C to C+ with a performance score of 60.44 (+6 points), thereby strengthening its Prime status. This rating reflects progress in areas including climate protection and energy management, the integration of ESG criteria into corporate governance, and the health and safety of tenants and employees.

Another significant recognition comes from Morningstar Sustainalytics: Aroundtown received the Global ESG Leader, Regional ESG Leader, and Industry ESG Leader badges for 2026. These distinctions are awarded only to companies whose ESG Risk Score ranks among the top 10% globally, regionally, and within their industry. With an ESG Risk Score of 8.7, Aroundtown is classified in the “Negligible ESG Risk” category, placing it among the top 2% of all rated companies worldwide and within the top 4% of the global real estate sector. In addition, the company received the Regional ESG Top Rated Badge 2025, underscoring the consistency of its ESG performance.

The improvements in the Sustainalytics rating are based, among other things, on the strong integration of ESG criteria into investment decisions, the expansion of green building certifications (e.g., through BREEAM), effective measures in climate risk management, and increased transparency in sustainability reporting. Progress in employee development and tenant satisfaction also contributed to the positive assessment.

“The current awards reflect the progress we have achieved through the consistent advancement of our ESG strategy—from governance structures to environmental and climate protection measures. The recognition by three leading ESG institutions shows that we are on the right track and motivates us to further intensify our efforts,” says Limor Bermann, Chief Sustainability Officer of Aroundtown.

Note on Sustainalytics:
Awarded in 2026. The ESG Leader Badge is based on a rules-based methodology by Sustainalytics and considers publicly available data at the time of the assessment. The award does not represent an absolute measure of sustainability performance and should not be understood as a guarantee of future results. Further information is available on the Morningstar Sustainalytics website.

About Aroundtown

Aroundtown is one of Europe's largest real estate companies, MDAX 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, Supporting member of the Society of Property Research (gif) 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.

In collaboration with the ZIA, Aroundtown is actively committed to promoting innovation and the future viability of the real estate industry.

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