ESG Due Diligence & Net Zero Audits
Transparency about risks and opportunities
Precisely conducted ESG due diligence for buildings creates transparency in an environment in which sustainable real estate strategies are becoming increasingly important. It shows how a property performs in terms of energy, which social and user-related aspects are relevant and how well it is prepared for future regulatory requirements. For investors, financiers and potential buyers, this provides a reliable picture of the opportunities and risks of a building - over its entire life cycle.
The focus is on minimizing risk in real estate investments. Energy inefficiencies, refurbishment backlogs, potential CO₂ costs or unfulfilled sustainability requirements, such as the minimum efficiency standards of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), can be identified at an early stage. This reduces avoidable losses in value and asset risks, and targeted measures for the further development of the building can be planned. At the same time, the analysis provides a reliable basis for financing: Banks and lenders are increasingly paying attention to the sustainable performance of a building, as it is closely linked to value retention, operating costs and regulatory requirements. Transparent results strengthen trust and can facilitate or improve financing processes.
At the same time, net zero audits are becoming increasingly important as they systematically show how far away a building or portfolio is from climate-neutral operation - and what measures are needed to close this gap. They combine technical analysis, carbon footprinting and future projections to create a clear roadmap that makes both emissions and costs transparent. Based on this, refurbishment steps can be planned in a timely and financially sensible manner: from the optimization of building technology and efficiency measures to renewable energies and material decisions with a low carbon footprint. This reduces risks due to stricter regulation, avoids losses in value and enables targeted investment in the future viability of buildings.
Our expertise
agradblue has been supporting real estate companies with ESG due diligence and net zero audits for over 15 years. As a consulting firm with a strong engineering background, we combine precise technical analysis expertise, sound carbon accounting and practical solution concepts. We evaluate buildings from an energy perspective, identify opportunities and risks, develop realistic net-zero paths and prioritize measures in a technically and economically sound manner. This provides owners, investors and project developers with clear, practicable strategies for a climate-compatible, future-proof and value-stable building stock.
Our services include:
- CO₂ footprint analysis of existing and new buildings
- Assessment according to regulatory criteria (GEG, EPBD, EU taxonomy and other relevant sustainability criteria)
- Identification of stranded assets and development of refurbishment strategies
- Integration into transaction processes
- Technical assessment of the properties