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Sustainability Matters in Commercial Real EstateCushman & Wakefield is committed to a sustainable future, achieving a balance between environmental, technological, economic and social objectives.
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From efficiency to impact: sustainability at the core of corporate Real EstateA building that breathes better, consumes less, harnesses natural light, and fosters well-being is no longer a rarity—it’s becoming the new standard in corporate real estate. At the heart of this evolution lies sustainability, a key pillar that runs through the entire life cycle of a property, from its design to its day-to-day operations.
September 08, 2025
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Sustainability: guide to key definitionsSustainability is a complex topic, and even though we’re familiar with the concept, there are terms that sometimes aren’t clear to us. We’ve compiled a list of key definitions to help understand the relationship between sustainability and real estate.
October 09, 2023
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Honey from your own roofFrom bees to rooftop gardening and other ideas on how to make your office more environmentally friendly.
Verena Bauer • February 07, 2022
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Diversity meets architectureWhy companies can only truly live and maintain a diverse work culture if their property is also structurally designed for diversity.
Verena Bauer • March 15, 2022
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Superchargers in the basement car parkHow rising demand for electric corporate fleets is influencing real estate planning
Verena Bauer • December 09, 2022
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Are gas heating systems acceptable again?On Tuesday, 24 February 2026, the governing parties published a key policy paper on the amendment of the Building Energy Act (GEG). The law will be renamed the “Building Modernization Act” (GMG). What changes will this bring for investors and tenants, and what price changes can be expected?
Jens Weymann • March 02, 2026
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Shivering themselves warm in winterThe nights are long, the trees are bare and the migratory birds have already flown south.
Verena Bauer • December 22, 2022
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Earth Day: New from oldIs it better to convert or demolish? When is your property fit for the future, when does it have potential and when is even a conversion a hopeless prospect?
Verena Bauer • April 22, 2022
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Inclusive Cities BarometerOur Inclusive Cities Barometer shows the inclusivity of 44 cities in the EMEA region - including Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich and Cologne.
July 16, 2024
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Inclusive Cities BarometerWe quantified the social value of our cities. Our bold idea was to map out, track and measure how inclusive our cities are. We introduce the industry’s most comprehensive urban inclusion data set: The Inclusive Cities Barometer.
July 05, 2024
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Sustainability MegatrendsNavigating the evolving landscape of sustainable real estate requires keeping up with the latest megatrends.
Rachel Schiftan • August 16, 2024
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