Building on sustainable ground
Creating both economic value and ecological value – too good to be true? Not at all. These two industry objectives don’t have to be mutually exclusive. To the contrary! We strive to bring these two goals into alignment because it’s clear to us that you can no longer have one without the other. Especially not in today’s property sector. The time is ripe. The time is now.
Building on a movement
Let’s not kid ourselves: The property sector is like a supertanker that’s incredibly difficult to steer. But we’re trying anyway. Because movement can only come from motivation and direction – plus a whole lot of backbone, passion, and hard work. And we demonstrate all of this – each and every day.
Built on Trust
Patrick Lange
Director SustainabilityPatrick Lange is responsible for sales along with the development of innovative consulting products involving ESG and smart building technologies. In addition to key account and major project management, Mr. Lange also serves as the senior face of agradblue within the professional community. His previous professional experience included positions at Bilfinger Berger, ECE, Ernst & Young Real Estate, and most recently CA Immo. He also serves as chapter board member and vice president of ...
Stephan Pientka
Managing DirectorStephan Pientka joined agradblue from Quantum AG in June 2024, bringing with him expertise and many years of experience in asset management and sales. As managing director and head of asset management and sales at Quantum, he played a key role starting from 2016 in shaping its corporate strategy in the areas of decarbonisation and sustainability management. In his role, he was also responsible for the (re)positioning of Quantum’s portfolio, decarbonisation strategy, all ESG-related services, ...
Ralf F. Bode
Founder agradblue & Senior AdvisorRalf F. Bode, architect and property economist, conceived the formation of agradblue in 2009, since which time he has been working continuously to build and grow the company. He serves as senior auditor for the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) and is a member of its Technical Committee and Property Advisory Board. He also advises on ESG issues and serves on the Commission on Sustainability, Innovation and Climate Protection for the Committee for Fee Structure of Associations and ...
Building upon History
2009
Foundation of atmosgrad° GmbH as a provider of project management and green building certification services
2012
Foundation of agradblue° GmbH as a joint venture between atmosgrad GmbH and pbr AG to provide adjacent services in the areas of building physics and façade consulting
2015
With the signing of the Paris Agreement on Sustainable Development Goals, new EU regulations set the stage for rapid growth
2018
Development of data analysis and decarbonisation tools, application of portfolio approach - Winner of the 2020 Immobilienmanager Award in the category of Sustainability
2020
Following Westbridge Advisory’s acquisition of 50% shareholding from pbr AG, service portfolio is streamlined – building physics and façade consulting replaced with portfolio certification
2022
Following Westbridge Advisory’s acquisition of the remaining 50% of shares, the consulting teams are merged, creating agradblue° in its current form
2024
Majority stake acquired in ESG boutique Magnolia Consulting, expanding in-house expertise and resources for holistic ESG transformation consulting and support for clients in the real estate and financial sectors as well as in various other industries
Building on a Mission
The work we do each day is not only our job; it’s our passion. We come to work each morning to solve problems and create new solutions. For our clients – and for future generations. Working together for a world that’s cleaner, greener, sustainable and more liveable. That’s what we believe in. How about you? Then join us.