Pushing for Transformation
Unlocking value in operational real estate
PERFORMANCE BASED ON GRI STANDARDS
In this chapter – Performance based on GRI standards – you will find an introduction to ECE's sustainability structures and responsibilities as well as the detailed sustainability strategy including a double materiality analysis, the strategic action areas and the key targets of ECE in the areas of “Environmental”, “Social” and “Governance” (see p. 88–91 in the PDF).
This is followed by figures and information on the following topics:
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Employees 2023-2024 (see p. 68–71 in the PDF)
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Energy and Resources 2023-2024 (see p. 72–75 in the PDF)
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Responsible Governance 2023-2024 (see p. 76–77 in the PDF)
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Building quality, location quality, and quality of user experience
(see p. 78–79 in the PDF)
The GRI Index can be found in the PDF on pages 80–82.
Resilient, income-driven cash flows
Operational real estate offers a combination of stable base income from long-term leases and variable revenue components that allow investors to participate in the operating performance of the asset.
Diversified tenant and operator bases help mitigate single-counterparty risk and support consistent distributions over time.
Embedded value-add potential
By design, these assets provide multiple levers for pro-active value creation – from optimising tenant and brand mix to refurbishments, extensions, and concept upgrades.
Our in-house teams identify and execute targeted initiatives that enhance earnings, improve customer experience, and reposition assets to new demand patterns.
High barriers to entry
We focus on markets where strict planning regimes, limited availability of comparable sites, and the complexity of developing and operating large-scale assets materially limit new supply.
This creates meaningful barriers to entry, protects the competitive position of well-located assets and supports occupancy and rental levels over the long term.
Inflation protection
Across our strategies, lease contracts are structured with inflation indexation as a standard feature.
Periodic step-ups and, where appropriate, turnover-based components further support income growth over time and help preserve real capital values.
Supportive long-term fundamentals
Structural trends such as urbanisation, evolving patterns of how people live, work, shop and travel, and the increasing importance of experience- and service-led formats support the long-term growth potential of operational real estate across market cycles.
PERFORMANCE BASED ON GRI STANDARDS
Active asset and operations management
Fully integrated, in-house asset and operational management teams work closely with tenants and operators to drive performance and rental income.
We systematically identify asset-level improvements – from layout optimisations and capex measures to marketing and digital initiatives – that enhance customer experience and maximise value.
Redevelopment/ expansion
We design and deliver cost-effective refurbishments, redevelopments, and extensions to unlock additional revenue-generating space and optimise building configurations.
Our focus is on timely, innovative execution with clear business plans and robust risk-return profiles.
Repositioning and concept evolution
Where assets no longer fully align with market demand, we systematically unlock value through focused reinvestment, refurbishment and modernisation, decisively repositioning them via brand upgrades, concept evolution and a targeted reconfiguration of uses and offerings.
Re-leasing and operator partnerships
We actively manage re-leasing and contractual structures to combine strong downside protection with meaningful participation in operational upside.
We prioritise occupiers and operators with robust concepts, proven operating capabilities and solid covenants that enhance the resilience and long-term performance of each asset.
Portfolio construction and risk management
Portfolios are constructed to achieve diversification across countries, cities, micro-locations, brands, and counterparties.
We apply institutional-grade risk management, financing, and reporting standards to provide transparency and control for our investors.
PERFORMANCE BASED ON GRI STANDARDS
In this chapter – Performance based on GRI standards – you will find an introduction to ECE's sustainability structures and responsibilities as well as the detailed sustainability strategy including a double materiality analysis, the strategic action areas and the key targets of ECE in the areas of “Environmental”, “Social” and “Governance” (see p. 88–91 in the PDF).
This is followed by figures and information on the following topics:
-
Employees 2023-2024 (see p. 68–71 in the PDF)
-
Energy and Resources 2023-2024 (see p. 72–75 in the PDF)
-
Responsible Governance 2023-2024 (see p. 76–77 in the PDF)
-
Building quality, location quality, and quality of user experience
(see p. 78–79 in the PDF)
The GRI Index can be found in the PDF on pages 80–82.
In this chapter – Performance based on GRI standards – you will find an introduction to ECE's sustainability structures and responsibilities as well as the detailed sustainability strategy including a double materiality analysis, the strategic action areas and the key targets of ECE in the areas of “Environmental”, “Social” and “Governance” (see p. 88–91 in the PDF).
This is followed by figures and information on the following topics:
-
Employees 2023-2024 (see p. 68–71 in the PDF)
-
Energy and Resources 2023-2024 (see p. 72–75 in the PDF)
-
Responsible Governance 2023-2024 (see p. 76–77 in the PDF)
-
Building quality, location quality, and quality of user experience
(see p. 78–79 in the PDF)
The GRI Index can be found in the PDF on pages 80–82.
In this chapter – Performance based on GRI standards – you will find an introduction to ECE's sustainability structures and responsibilities as well as the detailed sustainability strategy including a double materiality analysis, the strategic action areas and the key targets of ECE in the areas of “Environmental”, “Social” and “Governance” (see p. 88–91 in the PDF).
This is followed by figures and information on the following topics:
-
Employees 2023-2024 (see p. 68–71 in the PDF)
-
Energy and Resources 2023-2024 (see p. 72–75 in the PDF)
-
Responsible Governance 2023-2024 (see p. 76–77 in the PDF)
-
Building quality, location quality, and quality of user experience
(see p. 78–79 in the PDF)
The GRI Index can be found in the PDF on pages 80–82.
PERFORMANCE BASED ON GRI STANDARDS
PERFORMANCE BASED ON GRI STANDARDS
PERFORMANCE BASED ON GRI STANDARDS
In this chapter – Performance based on GRI standards – you will find an introduction to ECE's sustainability structures and responsibilities as well as the detailed sustainability strategy including a double materiality analysis, the strategic action areas and the key targets of ECE in the areas of “Environmental”, “Social” and “Governance” (see p. 88–91 in the PDF).
This is followed by figures and information on the following topics:
-
Employees 2023-2024 (see p. 68–71 in the PDF)
-
Energy and Resources 2023-2024 (see p. 72–75 in the PDF)
-
Responsible Governance 2023-2024 (see p. 76–77 in the PDF)
-
Building quality, location quality, and quality of user experience
(see p. 78–79 in the PDF)
The GRI Index can be found in the PDF on pages 80–82.
In this chapter – Performance based on GRI standards – you will find an introduction to ECE's sustainability structures and responsibilities as well as the detailed sustainability strategy including a double materiality analysis, the strategic action areas and the key targets of ECE in the areas of “Environmental”, “Social” and “Governance” (see p. 88–91 in the PDF).
This is followed by figures and information on the following topics:
-
Employees 2023-2024 (see p. 68–71 in the PDF)
-
Energy and Resources 2023-2024 (see p. 72–75 in the PDF)
-
Responsible Governance 2023-2024 (see p. 76–77 in the PDF)
-
Building quality, location quality, and quality of user experience
(see p. 78–79 in the PDF)
The GRI Index can be found in the PDF on pages 80–82.
In this chapter – Performance based on GRI standards – you will find an introduction to ECE's sustainability structures and responsibilities as well as the detailed sustainability strategy including a double materiality analysis, the strategic action areas and the key targets of ECE in the areas of “Environmental”, “Social” and “Governance” (see p. 88–91 in the PDF).
This is followed by figures and information on the following topics:
-
Employees 2023-2024 (see p. 68–71 in the PDF)
-
Energy and Resources 2023-2024 (see p. 72–75 in the PDF)
-
Responsible Governance 2023-2024 (see p. 76–77 in the PDF)
-
Building quality, location quality, and quality of user experience
(see p. 78–79 in the PDF)
The GRI Index can be found in the PDF on pages 80–82.
PERFORMANCE BASED ON GRI STANDARDS
In this chapter – Performance based on GRI standards – you will find an introduction to ECE's sustainability structures and responsibilities as well as the detailed sustainability strategy including a double materiality analysis, the strategic action areas and the key targets of ECE in the areas of “Environmental”, “Social” and “Governance” (see p. 88–91 in the PDF).
This is followed by figures and information on the following topics:
-
Employees 2023-2024 (see p. 68–71 in the PDF)
-
Energy and Resources 2023-2024 (see p. 72–75 in the PDF)
-
Responsible Governance 2023-2024 (see p. 76–77 in the PDF)
-
Building quality, location quality, and quality of user experience
(see p. 78–79 in the PDF)
The GRI Index can be found in the PDF on pages 80–82.