Sustainability solutions for business and real estate
At Gesvalt we integrate sustainability in the real estate sector in the strategy of organisations, investors and project teams to increase the value of assets and projects in a profitable way.
We combine ESG consulting, energy audits, sustainability certifications for companies and buildings, energy and economic optimisation and life cycle analysis, with a focus on decisions, compliance and asset performance.
Sustainability in the real estate sector: from strategy to asset performance
Sustainability has a direct impact on asset value, access to finance, risk reduction and positioning vis-à-vis investors.
Applying sustainability criteria allows:
Improve energy and operational efficiency
Comply with current and future regulations
Increasing asset value and liquidity
Optimise costs and reduce risks
Sustainability certifications for companies and assets: what services can you integrate?
At Gesvalt we structure sustainability in four complementary service lines:
Energy and economic optimisation of buildings and projects
Environmental Certifications for buildings
Life cycle and circularity consultancy
We apply life cycle analysis (LCA) and circular economy criteria to reduce environmental impact and improve asset resilience.
Decarbonisation Processes
We define ESG strategies, measure performance and develop decarbonisation plans with energy audits, metrics and roadmaps.
Why Gesvalt?
More than 30 years of experience in consultancy and valuation
Specialisation in real estate assets and projects
Independent and business-oriented approach
Technical team specialised in sustainability
We do this through Evalore, the group's specialist firm.
Frequently asked questions on sustainability and certifications
What does sustainability mean in the real estate sector?
What does sustainability mean in the real estate sector?
It is the integration of environmental, social and economic criteria into the design, construction and management of assets to improve their performance and value.
What is a sustainability certificate?
What is a sustainability certificate?
It is a recognition that accredits the environmental performance of a building or asset through standards such as BREEAM, LEED or GREEN.
What sustainability certifications exist?
What sustainability certifications exist?
The main ones are BREEAM, LEED and GREEN, together with other complementary sustainability certificates such as WELL or Fitwel.
What is the difference between sustainability certification and environmental certification?
What is the difference between sustainability certification and environmental certification?
The two concepts are similar, although environmental certification focuses specifically on the environmental impact of the asset.
What does a sustainability service for companies include?
What does a sustainability service for companies include?
It includes ESG consulting, energy audits, sustainability certifications, energy optimisation and life cycle analysis.
When does a company need an energy audit?
When does a company need an energy audit?
When you are looking to reduce consumption, comply with regulations or improve the efficiency of your assets.
What is the difference between energy certification and energy audits?
What is the difference between energy certification and energy audits?
Certifications validate the overall performance of the asset, while audits analyse energy consumption.
What role does life cycle analysis play in sustainability?
What role does life cycle analysis play in sustainability?
It allows measuring impacts and improving material and design decisions throughout the building's life cycle.
How to choose between certification, energy optimisation and ESG consulting?
How to choose between certification, energy optimisation and ESG consulting?
Depends on the objective: certification, efficiency, strategy or reduction of environmental impact.