ESG Strategy
At DIMAND, ESG strategy is an integral part of our philosophy and practice throughout all stages of real estate development.
We focus on the sustainable development of certified buildings, aiming to create long-term value and a positive impact on the environment, society, and the economy.
Our ESG strategy is applied horizontally across every project, from site selection to design, construction, and final certification, ensuring the integration of the following specifications:
- Biodiversity and Natural Environment: Emphasis is placed on the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity through sustainable landscape design, maximizing green spaces, and assessing environmental impacts during the design, implementation, and entire lifecycle of our buildings.
- Construction Safety: Strict safety standards are applied in design and construction, covering risks from fire, structural adequacy, and user protection.
- Climate Change and Adaptation: Risk assessments are conducted and resilience solutions are integrated against natural disasters such as floods, heatwaves, and other climate challenges.
- Energy Consumption: The energy design of the building envelope and mechanical/electrical systems is optimized, exceeding regulatory requirements, aiming for increased energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint throughout the buildings’ lifecycle.
- Green Building Certifications: Most of our projects target international environmental certifications (LEED, WELL, etc.).
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Embedded emissions are minimized through proper design, energy-efficient systems, use of renewable energy sources, and procurement of sustainable materials.
- Health and Well-being: Design focuses on people, ensuring optimal indoor conditions such as natural lighting, thermal, and acoustic comfort.
- Indoor Environmental Quality: Solutions enhancing air quality and lighting are implemented through the selection of materials friendly to people and the environment, as well as the configuration of indoor spaces with criteria for sufficient natural light and maximum air quality.
- Life Cycle Assessment and Embodied Carbon: LCA analyses are adopted and materials with low environmental footprint are selected.
- Location and Transportation: Priority is given to projects with access to public transportation and support for soft modes of transport.
- Material Procurement: Priority is given to certified materials, those containing recycled content, or locally sourced materials.
- Net Zero/Carbon Neutral Design: Net-zero solutions are explored at the design and operational stages, incorporating renewable energy sources (RES).
- Pollution Prevention: Impacts from particulate emissions, noise, and waste are controlled and minimized during building development and operation.
- Renewable Energy Sources: The use of photovoltaics and other renewable energy sources is examined from the pre-design phase, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint during building use.
- Resilience to Disasters/Crises: Design takes into account natural and technological risks, and measures are taken to adapt buildings to climate change-related risks.
- Site Selection and Land Use: Priority is given to regenerations, brownfields, and projects within the urban fabric, while particular attention is paid to diverse land uses in the wider area.
- Sustainable Procurement: Our supply chain is assessed based on ESG criteria, and we strengthen partnerships with responsible suppliers.
- Waste Management: Produced waste is monitored and circular economy principles are applied, prioritizing recycling and reuse of materials during construction.
- Water Consumption: Water-saving solutions are implemented, such as efficient sanitary fixtures, low-maintenance planting, and rainwater harvesting systems.
Through this structured ESG strategy, DIMAND promotes responsible development and remains at the forefront of the market, combining high construction quality with environmental and social benefits.