OUR IMPACT
Beyond financial returns
The built environment plays a defining role in global climate change – generating for around 40% of global energy consumption and 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. As long-term investors in real estate, we recognise both the scale of this challenge and our ability to drive meaningful change.
At Boreal IM, we are committed to creating assets that are future-proofed to maximise long-term value – for our investors and for the wider environment and society. By embedding ESG principles across every decision, we seek to create real estate that performs strongly today while shaping a more sustainable future. While we look into many ways to enhance the ESG performance of assets under management, our overarching environmental priorities are:
- to reduce the carbon footprint, and
- to achieve recognised green building certifications.
Sustainability is embedded in how we invest, manage, and operate. Guided by our ESG Policy and Environmental Management System (EMS), we take a structured approach to integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations across all aspects of our business. Our approach operates at two levels:
- Investment level – integrating ESG into each stage of the asset lifecycle, from acquisition and development through to active management and disposal.
- Corporate level – ensuring that our own operations reflect the same principles, through responsible governance, ethical conduct, inclusive culture, and proactive management of our environmental footprint.
Data and performance are managed through the Deepki platform while our EMS provides the framework for setting objectives, monitoring progress, and reviewing performance annually – ensuring sustainability remains an integral part of how we create and protect long-term value.
Investment Level
We embed ESG into every stage of the investment lifecycle – from acquisition and due diligence to active asset management and refurbishment.
- Responsible Acquisition, with ESG considerations are built into every transaction.
- Efficiency and Decarbonisation, prioritising upgrades that improves performance, reduce emissions, and strengthen the resilience of our portfolio.
- Sustainable Design and Certification, targeting a minimum BREEAM “Very Good” rating for standing assets and “Excellent” for major refurbishments.
- Tenant Collaboration and Data, working closely with occupiers and property managers to align goals, plan improvement works, collect data, and drive progress toward lower-carbon, higher-performing buildings.
Corporate level
We recognise the importance of leading by example and aim to reduce our own environmental impact, nurture a healthy and inclusive workplace, and contribute positively to our communities.
- Environmental Responsibility, monitor and aim to reduce office energy use, resource consumption, and travel-related emissions.
- People, Health & Wellbeing, create a supportive and inspiring place to work through benefits, flexibility, and initiatives to promote holistic wellbeing.
- Learning, Development & Inclusion, invest in professional development, affinity groups, and initiatives to share diverse perspectives and open doors for future talent.
- Community Impact, contributing back to the communities in which we operate through long-term partnerships with charities.