PensionDanmark was one of the earliest adopters in recognising the importance of biodiversity for real estate investments and the well-being of society in general – and it continues to be one of the industry leaders in this aspect. By incorporating biodiversity considerations, PensionDanmark enhances the environmental and social value of its investments, contributing to long-term sustainability and resilience. Its forward thinking and highly structured strategy particularly excels in portfolio-wide planning and measurable outcomes. The fund has fully integrated biodiversity into its development strategy to create a holistic approach. The fund’s understanding of the implications of biodiversity preservation on the long-term value creation and resilience of real estate assets is note-worthy. Nature-positive property investments have the potential to minimise risks such as flooding and overheating and create societal value.
STRATEGIC TAKEAWAYS
➤ Biodiversity strategy spans the value chain from land purchases and project development to construction, maintenance and evaluation |
➤ The strategy is expected to continually expand beyond urban development areas and new developments, including existing properties, supply chains, user behaviour and compensation investments |
➤ Committed to be ‘nature positive’ by 2030 |
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Judged by
John Davidson
Lisette van Doorn
Anna Olink
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