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Rooms with a future
We build on sustainability for a world fit for grandchildren
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More than a service, a home for people.
As a housing company, we have a corporate and social mission to create not only affordable, but also liveable and climate-friendly housing. This also means that we help to create a space in our neighborhoods in which social interaction and supportive neighborhoods can develop. In doing so, we rely on a holistic and sustainable approach that includes effective resource and climate protection (Environment), tangible social added value (Social) and a value-based business policy (Governance).
Environment
Climate-friendly building stock
We invest in our portfolio and promote climate- and resource-friendly construction methods in new builds in order to fulfill our ecological responsibility.
7,5kg
CO2/m2 per rental space by 2045
Actively shaping climate responsibility.
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In times of climate change, it is essential for housing companies to address the impact of their own business activities. With around 53,000 residential units, our GWH building portfolio is a significant lever for effective climate protection. This is why we have developed a decarbonization strategy. This describes our specific contribution to a climate-friendly building stock.


From energy efficiency in existing buildings through energy-efficient refurbishment and new construction to KfW Standard 55 to the use of renewable energies and storage technologies, we are implementing measures for greater climate protection step by step.


Together we can create affordable and climate-friendly housing.

Social
Livable housing and neighborhood development
We create affordable and sustainable living space and support our tenants in leveraging their own savings potential and acting responsibly.
45.000
GWH residential units let
7,76€
Average rent per square meter/month
12,40€
Financial support per residential unit/year to promote local neighborhoods
Over 27,000
Trees in the GWH tree population to promote the living environment
Developing good housing and neighborhoods.
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Apartments alone are not enough. As a real estate company, we must promote and help shape social interaction and the quality of life in our GWH housing estates.


Our neighborhood development therefore looks at all groups that characterize our GWH estates and creates suitable offers. Together with social partners, we create an attractive and needs-oriented living environment in constant dialog with our tenants. In addition to designing the living environment, we work with charitable partners to develop social infrastructures that provide support in everyday life. In research projects, we are scientifically investigating the topic of "Quality of life in large housing estates".


Together, we can create liveable neighborhoods.

Social
Attractive working environment
We create a modern and attractive working environment and a space where people at GWH can develop and take on responsibility.
10.1 years
Average length of service
27%
Women in the lead at GWH
6,6%
Trainees at GWH in 2022
17.3 hrs.
annual average for training and further education
4,7%
Fluctuation in 2022
Creating a modern and fair working environment.
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As an employer of more than 500 employees, we have a duty and responsibility to ensure safe, healthy and fair working conditions, where we can enhance and value the individual potential of the people at GWH.


Driven by our corporate value of "fairness", we proactively involve our employees and thus strengthen inclusive and equitable cooperation. To this end, we rely on a corporate culture that is aware of work-life balance and life phases and meets the requirements of today's working environment. We have been undergoing the berufundfamilie audit since 2009, which helps us to improve.


Together we can create meaningful work.

Governance
Future-oriented corporate management
We maintain our corporate value through responsible investments that secure our financial strength and manage our Group according to future-oriented parameters.
0
reported incidents of discrimination in 2022
0
confirmed incidents of corruption in 2022
Laying the foundations for long-term value retention.
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Our strategic focus on sustainability creates the basis for us at GWH to remain successful and profitable in the future. Through long-term investments, we maintain the financial strength that enables us to invest in the sustainable development of our Group.


With the necessary innovative strength, we are shaping a good residential portfolio and leveraging the potential of digitalization in building technology and our business processes. Our compliance system also helps us to strengthen the economic and fair cooperation along the GWH value chain as a foundation.


Together we can shape a future-oriented economy.

Sustainability Report 2022