Dariusz Pawlukowicz, Vice-President of the Management Board of Vantage Development S.A. Vantage Rent, a rental apartment brand owned by Vantage Development, strives to improve the quality of life of its tenants without forgetting about the environment. Its mission is based on creating modern, functional buildings that meet the needs of large city residents, while implementing innovative, low-emission technologies. The company consistently implements its ESG Strategy for 2024–2028, based on three main pillars: environment, society and corporate governance. An integral part of these activities is the Green Standard – a comprehensive set of design and implementation guidelines aimed at reducing environmental impact, protecting biodiversity, managing resources efficiently and improving the quality of life of tenants. The standard is audited and updated annually, allowing it to be adapted to rapidly changing environmental and social conditions. It is based on four key pillars: implementing low-carbon solutions, including those supporting electromobility and micromobility; protecting biodiversity; rational water management and supporting small-scale water retention, as well as promoting the Human Balance Standard and the 15-minute city concept. Importantly, all investments completed by Vantage in 2024 fully comply with the Green Standard requirements. As part of the adopted ESG Strategy, green roofs and electric car charging stations are being implemented in Vantage Rent buildings. An important part of the brand's activities is also caring for the well-being of its tenants and, consequently, promoting a healthy lifestyle among them. Through the pioneering Vantage Club programme, free bicycle inspections are organised, and this spring, the first private gym was launched as part of the Vantage Active zone, available free of charge to tenants. By creating the Vantage Rent brand, we are raising standards in the PRS market, creating spaces that combine tenant comfort with responsibility towards the environment and society. Our customers, mainly young, climate-conscious tenants, appreciate pro-environmental initiatives, especially those that directly translate into their everyday comfort and savings. A prime example of our implementation of environmentally friendly solutions is the Braniborska 58 investment in Wrocław, which was completed last year. We have installed a photovoltaic system on the roof, which allows the use of renewable energy sources. The flats are also equipped with a Smart Home system (intelligent thermostats, light switches, flood sensors), which optimises energy consumption and increases the comfort and safety of our tenants. During the holiday season, when residents go on vacation and, for example, forget to turn off the lights, they can do so remotely using an app. This gives them real control over energy consumption in their apartment. Piotr Jakubowski, Project Director, BPI Real Estate Poland Our goal is to implement increasingly sustainable investments that are created with the comfort of current users and future generations in mind. Our clients are people who are familiar with current trends, closely watching how the Polish market is adapting to European standards, and aware that more sustainable projects not only retain their value over time, but also have lower operating costs. The principles of sustainable development are embedded in our company's DNA, which means that every investment, in accordance with our internally developed standards, is designed with energy efficiency, reduced demand for non-renewable energy and lower operating costs for residents in mind. This distinguishes our projects and makes them very attractive. When creating city-forming projects with the needs of future generations in mind and using eco-friendly solutions, we decided to go one step further. We have decided to carry out a number of investments in accordance with the requirements of BREEAM certification, one of the world's most recognised methods of assessing sustainable buildings. We are applying for BREEAM certification at the Very Good level for two of our investments, Bernadovo in Gdynia and Chmielna Duo in Warsaw. This certification not only defines best practices in the design, construction and use of buildings in accordance with the concept of sustainable development. In addition, as a developer, we are required to use certified materials, monitor water and energy consumption, and protect local flora and fauna. In our investments, apart from solar panels, we use many ecological solutions, such as extensive vegetation and infrastructure supporting biodiversity, green and white roofs, light-coloured facades, heat pumps, specially designed water retention systems using rainwater, drip lines for watering plants, electric car charging stations, and bike racks, service stations and washers. We take into account the implementation of ESG principles in order to significantly reduce the carbon footprint generated by the real estate sector, but also to ensure that our projects retain their value in the future and have lower operating costs. We plan to continue developing premium residential properties in Poland in line with ESG guidelines. We are currently implementing green solutions in all our projects in Poland and are intensively preparing to launch new, increasingly sustainable investments in the future. In our investments, we are increasingly turning to innovative solutions such as green concrete, structural timber and prefabricated elements, which have a lower carbon footprint and high efficiency. At the same time, we are examining the carbon footprint of our projects with a view to reducing it, and we are ready to invest more in the quality of our investments because we are aware of their impact on the lives of future generations. Michał Witkowski, Sales Director, Lokum Deweloper We are seeing growing interest among our customers in issues related to eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions used in residential developments. Buyers are not only motivated by concern for the environment. They also recognise specific benefits, such as greater comfort in everyday life and lower operating costs. They pay particular attention to the standard of finish of the flats and common areas in terms of energy efficiency. The number and layout of green areas, taking into account their character and diversity of vegetation, as well as infrastructure supporting eco-friendly mobility, are also important to them. Our goal is to create housing estates that combine high quality workmanship, modern technologies and care for the environment. That is why we use solutions such as energy-efficient LED lighting, motion and twilight sensors, modern thermal insulation and triple-glazed windows, which increase the energy efficiency of buildings. We build housing estates to ensure maximum biologically active space. We design varied green areas filled with rich vegetation, flower meadows and green walls and roofs, which improve the microclimate and air quality. We also implement rainwater retention systems. We also know how important it is to promote and support eco-friendly mobility, especially in large cities such as Wrocław. That is why we provide practical amenities for the residents of our housing estates – we create parking spaces for electric cars and charging stations, and we are expanding the cycling infrastructure with walking and cycling paths, numerous bicycle racks and repair stations. We plan to expand the range of eco-friendly solutions in our future projects. Renata Mc Cabe - Kudla, Country Manager at Grupo Lar Polska We pay close attention to solutions that promote environmental protection. Our latest projects are being developed to obtain BREEAM certification. Of course, green solutions have a slight impact on apartment prices, but we believe that in the long term they are beneficial for the customer. Wojciech Wilhelm Zhang-Czabanowski, President of the Management Board of Waryński S.A. Holding Group In response to the growing importance of sustainable construction and increasing consumer awareness, we are actively implementing technological and environmental solutions that promote operational savings, improve living comfort and support environmental protection. A number of modern ecological solutions have been used in the Stacja Ligocka investment project in Katowice. These include photovoltaic installations powering common areas and garages, energy-efficient windows with enhanced insulation (thermal and acoustic) parameters, LED lighting with motion sensors, and green terraces and gardens that support water retention and the microclimate of the estate. In parallel with the implementation of specific technical solutions, we are working on our own internal environmental standards, inspired by, among others, the Warsaw Green Building Standard. The aim is to systematically improve the quality of projects in terms of energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy sources, and the creation of functional and green common areas. Although the use of green technologies may slightly increase the cost of the investment, in the long term it translates into lower maintenance costs and higher property values. Customers are increasingly recognising these benefits. They pay attention not only to energy efficiency and green surroundings, but also to modern amenities, such as a master key system that increases the convenience of everyday life. The Stacja Ligocka investment meets these expectations. It is a project that combines modern architecture with intimate buildings, green spaces and convenient access to urban infrastructure Photo: Bukowinska, Matexi Polska Source: dompress.pl