Vision for the future
ESG is the phrase on everyone’s lips.
We are taking on responsibility
Today and in the future.
As part of the Green Deal, the EU is defining new rules for a sustainable economy on several levels. The term ESG stands for Environmental Social Governance. Environmental refers to ecological responsibility, social refers to societal responsibility, while governance refers to the dimension of responsible corporate management. At JP, this approach has been a priority for us from the very beginning, and we have pushed it not only when it comes to the environmental aspect, but the other ESG criteria, too. The real estate industry in particular can contribute significantly to a shift towards sustainability.
“Looking ahead and taking responsibility for our cultural, social and ecological environment are the cornerstones of our company culture.”
Dr Daniel Jelitzka on the sustainable identity of JP Real Estate
ENVIRONMENTAL. Our commitment to the environment
Nurturing nature.
In our core business – the construction and renovation of buildings – we are particularly confronted with the need to take responsibility for the environment. This is why ecology is a top priority in our projects and is implemented in concrete measures. These include charging stations for electric vehicles, powering communal areas using photovoltaics, with the surpluses from this being fed into the general grid, electric cars for the residential community or heating supplied from geothermal energy, air-source heat pumps or district heating instead of gas.
We are also moving forward in our efforts in going green with building digitalisation. puck, „the good spirit“ in the home, creates environmentally friendly added value for the property as well as for the surrounding neighbourhood with various components – from apps to notice boards to parcel boxes – for example, by controlling watering according to actual demand or by users supporting their local corner shop.
Here are some examples of our environmental commitment:
Resource-saving construction
Our ecological building materials, climate-friendly heating systems such as geothermal or solar heating or surface cooling, LED lighting or green space concepts for the microclimate are state of the art in every project.
Building digitalisation
With puck, the good spirit in the home, we provide innovative digital solutions for buildings that also help to improve building technology and energy efficiency.
Bicycles
In urban areas in particular, we use this climate-friendly form of transport, which is also extremely versatile and gets us to our destination quickly.
Electric cars
The environmentally friendly vehicles in our fleet are smart and attractive, while also helping us travel in a resource-saving way.
Electric charging
The transport of the future is electric. And that’s why electric charging stations have been integrated into our new construction projects right from the start.
Photovoltaic systems and solar panels
Photovoltaic systems and solar panels ensure the environmentally friendly use of renewable energy.
Building component activation
We use low-temperature surface heating and cooling systems in all our new construction projects. And we often work with thermal component activation.
Geothermal
A few years ago, we decided not to use heating gas in any of our new construction projects.
SOCIAL. Our commitment TO SOCIETY AND CULTURE
There for one another.
Since our very beginnings, we have been involved in design, architecture and contemporary art.
Art and culture are incredibly important for society. They highlight social debates and point beyond everyday events. For us, they detect social developments that we want to recognise and influence. Artists help us to look beyond the horizon of daily events. Young artists help us to look at where society is going and what their generation has to say to us. Above all, it is the careful preservation and shaping of the environment that they show us is a pressing issue.
That is why we provide space and support for them; for example, as a long-standing sponsor of the Burgtheater or as the initiator of Superscape, the architecture prize for innovative and visionary concepts. We also take care of social issues within our company culture with numerous employee benefits and a liveable working environment.
Here are some examples of our commitment to young art:
The Burgtheater and Akademietheater
The Burgtheater, known simply as the “Burg”, is a cultural institution in an imposing building on Ringstraße and is an important part of the identity of both Vienna and Austria.
viennacontemporary
The most important international fair for contemporary art with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe, which we are supporting.
Superscape
As a biennial prize for young architects, Superscape opens up a creative space for unconventional ideas.
Pop-up locations
With our properties, we provide space not only for residential or commercial use, but for a wide variety of dynamic uses.
Nesterval
With unusual venues, we can provide this Austrian theatre ensemble with a stage again and again.
Rapid – official youth partner
SK Rapid Wien’s youth work is not just about playing football.
Vienna Design Week
VIENNA DESIGN WEEK is Austria’s largest curated design festival.
Vienna Art Week
For several years now, we have been supporting Art Week, which takes place in November, to send a clear signal that Vienna is a city of art.
Parallel Vienna
As an art fair, exhibition platform and artist’s studio in one, it unites art initiatives of all kinds and connects on a local and global level.
The Leopold Museum
One of the world’s most important collections of Austrian art from the second half of the 19th century and the modern age.
Basis.Kultur.Wien
We have been supporting this cultural institution, which directly connects the city of Vienna with its artists and cultural creators, since 2020.
“We take on responsibility and the smallest change in our behaviour will have a positive impact, because we are all part of the solution to global problems.”
Reza Akhavan on JP Real Estate’s attitude towards being part of the bigger picture
GOVERNANCE. Our commitment to corporate governance
Living our responsibility.
The way a company acts both externally and internally also plays a decisive role in its sustainability. Accordingly, we base our corporate governance on strict moral and ethical criteria when it comes to management, monitoring, political commitment and even business relationships. In our company culture, we ensure loyalty, fairness and trust and, as a socially responsible company, we create framework conditions that foster top performance in a liveable environment. We do our best to rank among the best companies in Austria as a “Great Place to Work”, which was confirmed once again this year with an award.
Where we are helping to shape the industry:
ÖGNI
Certified construction projects for sustainability in the construction and real estate industry in Austria.
VÖPE
We are involved as part of VÖPE as project developers. The interest group was founded in 2019.
respACT
This unique corporate platform for sustainable business has been around since 1997 – and we are part of it.
Ball of the Real Estate Industry
Cementing the industry’s positive influence cannot be done without the help of social events.
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