Environmental Challenges and Opportunities for Positive Impact
Income-generating properties significantly influence urban spaces' environmental footprint. According to a 2024 UN report, greenhouse gas emissions from building operations and construction materials reached record highs in 2022, accounting for approximately 37% of global emissions. About 70% of these emissions resulted from ongoing building operations, primarily electricity consumption.
The unique nature of income-generating properties presents considerable environmental challenges, but also creates real opportunities for positive impact and environmental improvement. Through initiatives such as energy efficiency, emissions reduction, water conservation, advanced waste management, and the transition to renewable energy, Ashtrom Properties works to reduce the environmental impact of its assets while generating long-term economic value.
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green-certified assets in Germany
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drop in Scope 1 & 2 emissions
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renewable electricity use in UK assets
Promoting Green Certification
for Existing and New Assets
Ashtrom Properties works to meet green building standards across its global portfolio, both for existing assets and new developments. The company pursues certifications under LEED (U.S.), BREEAM (U.K.), DGNB (Germany), and Israel’s Green Building Standard (5281). The company has begun the LEED O&M certification process for major legacy assets and aims for at least LEED Gold in new Israeli projects, with a focus on health, safety, and green materials from the planning stage. In the U.K. and Germany, Ashtrom Properties follows strict sustainability criteria for asset acquisition and upgrades.
Improving Energy Efficiency Across Assets
Ashtrom Properties is leading a global effort to enhance energy efficiency across its portfolio through advanced technologies. This includes smart monitoring systems for real-time energy tracking, LED lighting, rooftop solar panels where feasible, EV charging infrastructure, bicycle parking, and ongoing upgrades to HVAC and energy systems. The program is being widely implemented in Israel, Germany, and the UK, tailored to each country’s specific context.
Smart Resource Management: Reducing Carbon Emissions
Ashtrom Properties is committed to lowering its greenhouse gas emissions in line with a detailed decarbonization plan developed by the Ashtrom Group. The plan focuses on reducing electricity, fuel, and natural gas consumption. In 2024, the company completed the transition to green power purchase agreements (PPAs) for all its UK assets, sourcing 100% renewable energy, which accounted for approximately 30% of Ashtrom Properties’ total electricity use that year.
Sustainable Waste Management
Ashtrom Properties promotes comprehensive, advanced waste management solutions focused on minimizing landfill use, encouraging recycling, and upgrading waste collection systems. The company also invests in infrastructure for separating additional waste streams—such as deposit bottles and packaging—by installing dedicated bins and partnering with recycling corporations. Clear signage and educational materials are provided to tenants, along with training for new occupants on proper waste separation and recycling practices.
Improving Water Efficiency
Ashtrom Properties is committed to reducing water consumption across its assets as part of its responsible management of income-generating real estate. The company implements innovative solutions such as leak detection systems, water reuse initiatives, water-efficient landscaping, and pilot projects using drones for window cleaning. Sub-metering is used to encourage tenant accountability and precise monitoring. New developments incorporate professional hydrological planning to ensure effective stormwater management.
Preserving Biodiversity
Ashtrom Properties views biodiversity preservation and ecosystem protection as a core environmental responsibility. These considerations are integrated into both new project planning and the renovation of existing assets. The company collaborates with environmental consultants, agronomists, and hydrologists to support local ecological systems, conducting environmental assessments when needed and implementing measures such as tree preservation or relocation, green space restoration, and park planning. Selected projects also feature biodiversity-supporting elements like green roofs, native vegetation, landscaped areas, and ornamental pond