Aroundtown's office property on Deutz-Mülheimer Str. in Cologne receives BREEAM certification

Aroundtown's office property at Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 111 on the Cologne exhibition grounds has been successfully awarded the BREEAM certificate. This certification underlines Aroundtown's commitment to sustainability in the real estate sector.

The office property is characterized by its location directly on the city freeway. The proximity to various forms of public transportation such as suburban trains, streetcars and buses as well as ample parking facilities make this property considerably more attractive to tenants. Adjacent to the Cologne exhibition grounds, the property benefits from a dynamic environment and proximity to important destinations, making it a sought-after location for companies.

BREEAM certification (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is one of the world's leading assessment methods for environmentally sustainable buildings and evaluates the environmental footprint and sustainability of real estate. By adhering to high standards in the sustainable management and use of real estate, Aroundtown positions itself as a leading owner of green buildings and thus supports the achievement of sustainability goals that are also relevant for the tenants in the certified buildings.

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. www.aroundtown.de