Aroundtown publishes its Non-Financial Report 2021

Sustainable strengthening and long-term investment for the environment, social responsibility and corporate governance

As Europe's third largest listed real estate company, Aroundtown is making long-term, sustainable investments in its commitment to the environment and continues to strengthen its social and governance responsibilities.

In its non-financial report, Aroundtown describes its management approach to environmental, social and governance issues that are essential to understanding its development, performance and position. This forms the basis for Aroundtown's sustainability strategy.

Furthermore, the non-financial report provides insights into activities on these topics and what was implemented in these areas in 2021. For example, Aroundtown maintained its strong performance in the reporting year and key performance indicators improved. Significant progress was also made in the area of renewable energy. In addition, planning for further expansion of capacity for energy projects progressed.

The report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, the EPRA Sustainability Best Practice Recommendations (EPRA sBPR) and the disclosure requirements of the main investor-focused ESG benchmarks in which Aroundtown participates.

Further information is available on the company’s website: www.aroundtown.de

About Aroundtown

Aroundtown is Europe's third-largest real estate company, committed to sustainable investment 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 and innovation make Aroundtown a reliable partner for growth and success. Aroundtown is a member of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA), the German Property Federation (ZIA) and the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). (DGNB) 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 10% in Aroundtown followed by Blackrock at 5%. Other shareholders include Norges, Vanguard, Allianz, BNP Paribas, Japan’s Government investment fund, Aliance-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. www.aroundtown.de