SUSTAINABILITY
Take responsibility:
ESG in logistics development
Demand for logistics space is growing – driven by e-commerce, disrupted supply chains, and global economic dynamics. But with every new square meter of warehouse space comes challenges: soil sealing, resource consumption, increasing traffic volume, and interference with the ecological balance. We see this reality. And we act.
As responsible project developers, we critically examine the ecological footprint of logistics properties. For us, ESG doesn't mean ticking off checklists—it means consciously designing. Not every measure is designed to maximize returns, but rather follows a holistic understanding of sustainability, social responsibility, and long-term benefits.
Careful site selection is the first and most important step in the development of modern logistics properties. Logistics inevitably generates emissions and noise, making it all the more crucial to minimize transport routes. Every truck kilometer avoided reduces CO₂ emissions and relieves the burden on people and the environment. While this sounds simple, in practice it requires a deep understanding of location logic, traffic flows, and regional infrastructure.
A central element of this understanding is the targeted development of brownfields.
Throughout Austria, there are numerous formerly commercially or industrially used sites that now lie unused – often with good connections and infrastructure. By revitalizing such sites, we create modern logistics solutions without sealing additional green spaces. This approach not only saves resources and reduces ecological impacts such as soil sealing or biodiversity loss – it also creates regional added value: shorter routes, new jobs, and better integration into existing structures. Logistics thus becomes a driver of structural change. For us, brownfield developments are not a compromise, but a conscious step toward sustainable site development.
In addition to land efficiency, ecological measures play a central role.
We have already successfully implemented the following ESG measures in our projects:
Photovoltaic systems on hall roofs
for self-generated electricity use or grid feed-in
Roof and facade greening
to improve the microclimate and rainwater retention
Retention and infiltration on site
for sustainable rainwater management without burdening the infrastructure
E-charging infrastructure
for delivery vehicles and employee mobility
LED lighting with intelligent control
to save energy
Optimized building technology
including heat recovery, energy-efficient HVAC systems
DGNB/ÖGNI certifications
as objective proof of sustainable construction
Sustainable building materials
e.g. recycled concrete, wood-hybrid constructions
Space optimization
compact structures to minimize soil sealing
Promoting sustainable mobility
Bicycle parking, public transport connections, electric bus to the train station
Measures to promote biodiversity
Flowering areas, insect hotels, biodiversity ponds with fire-fighting water and retention functions
Traffic avoidance and control
through digital truck allocation and coordinated delivery times
Deep drilling and battery storage
for the use and temporary storage of renewable energy
Our claim
Logistics is the backbone of the modern economy – but it must not become a blind burden on the environment and society. Our response to this is an integrated approach to sustainability that sees ecological and social factors as the foundation for sustainable location development.
Because for us, it's not just what we build that counts – but how. And increasingly, where.
