With the implementation of the EU Taxonomy and the obligation for large companies to report on their taxonomy score, ESG factors have become a key focus for the industry. We are beginning to see “green” leases in our portfolio now. These are leases that take environmental criteria into account. We believe green leases are
What is SFDR? The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is a European regulation introduced to improve the transparency of sustainable investment products and to prevent greenwashing. It imposes comprehensive sustainability disclosure requirements covering a broad range of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) metrics. In force since the 10th March 2021, SFDR is a fundamental
On April 26, the Westerwald Arkaden retail centre in Höhr-Grenzhausen (Rhineland-Palatinate) opened with a big folk festival and more than 3,000 guests - including Mayor Thilo Becker and State Secretary Ms. Petra Dick-Walther, from the Ministry of Economy, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture. The opening ceremony was co-hosted by the owner Greenman OPEN (OPEN), developer Schoofs
In Germany, the consumer sector “food” is responsible for around 15% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Due to the high demand for food outside the home, changes in this area have the potential to significantly boost climate efficient nutrition. The Beezdorf Kitchen initiative, which was launched in 2023 by Greenman OPEN strives to engage and
Greenman Energy (GME) have completed a large milestone with the start of construction at Berlin Mahlsdorf. After months of planning the first transformer has been placed on site ready for the installation of four hyper-fast EV charging units.The roll out of GME’s EV charging infrastructure at OPEN’s retail properties has multiple benefits, not only supporting
Greenman Energy have completed installation of their fist EV-charging stations at Mahlsdorfer Märkte, Berlin. The charging stations can charge an EV up to 80% in as little as 30 minutes ensuring users have time for a quick grocery shop in EDEKA before leaving. The new edition of the IEA’s annual Global Electric Vehicle Outlook
OPEN is recently investing in the modernisation of an asset located in Zwickau in Germany, occupied by Kaufland, one of the country's largest grocery retailers. This significant undertaking is aimed at enhancing sustainability and improving the overall shopping experience of our tenants and their customers. In collaboration with our sister company White Bird, responsible
Another busy quarter has wrapped up which saw the team visiting one of OPEN's newest retail centre additions. An imposing retail centre that is anchored by both Aldi and Lidl. It is built with an innovative architectural "swing" feature that showcases not only the tenants but also the landscape. Visits to Potager Farm's urban vertical
To create a smart building that not only operates sustainably and efficiently but that also creates links to its users (tenants, landlords, customers) requires many different touch points. As part of the Greenman Group, Greenman OPEN leverages the skills and experience of the Group companies to integrate technology, data, and other projects into its
Wind and solar have produced more energy in the EU during May than all fossil fuels combined as the energy transition hits overdrive. Solar energy alone generated 14% of the EU's electricity in May: an all-time high. With more reports across the EU of closing coal-fired power stations and reduction in gas usage, renewable
