{"id":149165,"date":"2026-01-28T09:31:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/?p=149165"},"modified":"2026-01-29T07:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T07:11:42","slug":"advantages-of-properties-with-sustainability-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/blog\/ventajas-inmuebles-con-certificacion-sostenibilidad\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability certifications: what are they and why do they matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>sustainability certifications\u00a0<\/strong>The certification of a building, a company or an asset has passed a rigorous process that confirms compliance with environmental, social and governance criteria.<\/p>\n<p>The seal, issued by accredited bodies, means improved performance and efficiency, long-term profitability, environmental responsibility, health and wellbeing. A sustainability certification acts as a guarantee to investors, regulators and the market, validating that assets and companies are in compliance <strong>ESG standards<\/strong> recognised.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, <strong>Gesvalt acts as an expert consultant in sustainable certification and corporate sustainability.<\/strong> We support companies and investors in certification processes linked to investment, regulation, ESG reporting, energy efficiency and asset valuation. Our approach connects sustainability and business, integrating certification as a value lever.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about our sustainability solutions for business.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Types of sustainability certification<\/h2>\n<p>The market offers various types of sustainability certifications, seals and standards for both buildings and companies. Each label responds to specific objectives, levels of demand and areas of application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sustainability certifications for buildings<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/companies\/sustainability\/environmental-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainable building certifications<\/a> assess the environmental performance and efficiency of real estate throughout its life cycle. They are key for real estate assets.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LEED:<\/strong> international certification focusing on energy efficiency, water, materials and indoor environmental quality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BREEAM: <\/strong>one of the most widely implemented systems in Europe for assessing sustainable buildings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WELL:<\/strong> oriented towards the health and well-being of people in built spaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FITWEL: <\/strong>certification focused on health, accessibility and healthy design.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainable Building Certification (generic):<\/strong> comprehensive assessment of the environmental performance of the property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These sustainable building certifications have a direct influence on value, profitability and investment attractiveness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sustainability certifications for companies<\/h3>\n<p>Companies can also access sustainability certifications that attest to their ESG commitment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ESG Reporting and non-financial reporting frameworks.<\/li>\n<li>Corporate environmental certifications linked to impact and responsible management.<\/li>\n<li>Energy and environmental management seals, aligned with ISO 14001 sustainable development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These sustainability certifications demonstrate compliance, transparency and alignment with the three ESG pillars.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Complementary norms and standards<\/h3>\n<p>ISO 14001, integrated within the concept of sustainable development ISO 14001, establishes an environmental management system based on the three pillars of sustainability ISO 14001:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environment<\/li>\n<li>Society<\/li>\n<li>Governance and management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These standards are not always a visible seal, but they are the technical basis underpinning many sustainability certifications and ESG audits, and fit fully into certification and reporting processes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Environmental sustainability certificate: what it is<\/h2>\n<p>An environmental sustainability certificate certifies that a building or asset meets objective criteria for efficiency, reduced environmental impact and responsible resource management. It is a concrete form of sustainable certification.<\/p>\n<p>The key benefits of an environmental sustainability certificate are clear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Greater energy efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Reduction of operating and fixed costs.<\/li>\n<li>Increased asset value, especially in sustainable buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory compliance and anticipation.<\/li>\n<li>Access to green finance, green loans and alignment with European taxonomy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/sustainability-services-ld\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=certificados\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apply for your sustainability certificate<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to obtain a sustainability certification with Gesvalt?<\/h2>\n<p>The process to obtain sustainability certification must be rigorous, clear and accompanied by experts. At Gesvalt we carry it out in this way:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnosis and initial audit.<\/li>\n<li>Selection of the most appropriate seal or certification.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of technical documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Implementation of necessary improvements.<\/li>\n<li>Final certification and external audit.<\/li>\n<li>Renewal, monitoring and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose Gesvalt for sustainability certification?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Expert and independent consultancy.<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive technical support.<\/li>\n<li>Validation of ESG criteria.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of documentation for audits.<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience in corporate asset and building certification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Gesvalt is also an associate member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gbce.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Building Council Spain<\/a>, The new building sector, a benchmark in the transformation towards a sustainable model for the building sector.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Sustainability certifications in buildings and why it is key<\/h2>\n<p>Sustainable building certifications are already a critical factor in the real estate sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They are essential for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offices<\/li>\n<li>Logistics warehouses<\/li>\n<li>Hotels<\/li>\n<li>Residential and BTR<\/li>\n<li>Shopping centres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>It has a direct impact on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asset value and profitability.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability rating.<\/li>\n<li>Market and investor perception.<\/li>\n<li>Access to international funding.<\/li>\n<li>Cost reduction and regulatory compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gesvalt accompanies in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-assessment of the asset.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable certification processes.<\/li>\n<li>Review of standards.<\/li>\n<li>ESG and technical due diligence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of properties with sustainability certification<\/h2>\n<p>A sustainable house or building is environmentally and health-conscious, technically high quality and has a long-lasting functionality. Although there is an awareness of energy efficiency, not all the advantages of sustainability-certified buildings are always known.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>An advantage over the competition<\/h3>\n<p>Certified properties stand out from other assets. Users demand healthier and more efficient spaces, especially in large cities, which improves competitive positioning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Above-average incomes<\/h3>\n<p>Certified buildings are considered premium assets. In offices, improved well-being and productivity allow higher and more stable rents to be applied.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Increased demand and occupancy<\/h3>\n<p>Assets with sustainable certification have lower availability rates and higher tenant attraction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sustainability-certified assets are more resilient<\/h3>\n<p>In adverse economic cycles, they maintain their value better. Efficiency and environmental quality favour contract renewal and reduce turnover.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Lower operating and fixed costs<\/h3>\n<p>Although they require initial investment, sustainability certifications lead to medium-term savings through more efficient energy, water and waste management.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Regulations and standards linked to sustainable development<\/h2>\n<p>Sustainability certifications are aligned with key regulatory frameworks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ISO 14001 and sustainable development ISO 14001.<\/li>\n<li>European Green Taxonomy.<\/li>\n<li>ESG and CSRD Directives.<\/li>\n<li>Agenda 2030 and SDGs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>sustainable development ISO 14001<\/strong> is based on the three pillars of ISO 14001 sustainability and acts as a technical support for certification and reporting processes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>sustainability certifications<\/strong> They bring reputation, efficiency, access to investment and regulatory compliance. They are a strategic tool for companies and real estate assets. Gesvalt is an expert consultant in sustainable and ESG certification, and accompanies organisations throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Gesvalt for advice on sustainability certification.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/sustainability-services-ld\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=certificados\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apply for your sustainability certificate<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We also recommend reading our article on <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/blog\/what-is-sustainability-in-real-estate-and-what-role-do-sustainability-certificates-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainability in real estate<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about Sustainable Certificates<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What are sustainability certifications?<\/h3>\n<p>These are accreditations that verify compliance with ESG criteria in buildings and companies using recognised standards.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What are the most common types of sustainability certification for buildings and companies?<\/h3>\n<p>They include LEED, BREEAM, WELL, FITWEL, corporate environmental certifications and ISO 14001 based systems.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What is an environmental sustainability certificate?<\/h3>\n<p>It is an accreditation that validates the energy efficiency and low environmental impact of an asset.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What benefits does a sustainable certification bring to an organisation or asset?<\/h3>\n<p>It enhances value, reduces costs, facilitates financing and strengthens regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How can Gesvalt help in the certification process?<\/h3>\n<p>Gesvalt advises, audits and provides technical support throughout the entire sustainability and ESG certification process.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Energy cost savings, concern for the planet, and a focus on property value appreciation are some of the reasons for the interest in sustainable housing, but they are not the only ones.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":194088,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,46],"tags":[66],"class_list":["post-149165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-particulares","category-sostenibilidad","tag-certificado-energetico"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149165","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=149165"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149165\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194110,"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149165\/revisions\/194110"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=149165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=149165"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gesvalt.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=149165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}