The real estate sector holds great potential to address both societal and environmental concerns. Yet it faces complex challenges. In the Netherlands the shortage of homes will soon reach 400,000, while globally 1.2 billion people lack adequate housing. Simply increasing construction is not the answer. The sector is responsible for 40% of global emissions, with 70% from building operations and 30% from construction, highlighting the critical need for a shift towards sustainable practices. 

 

Achmea has invested 50 million, which will be managed by their subsidiary Achmea Real Estate in acquiring outdated rental homes and making them more sustainable thus ensuring that the built environment becomes more sustainable and Paris aligned. Achmea aims to grow this fund to 1 billion euros by 2030. 

 

Under this investment, Achmea buys older rental homes and make them 'Paris-proof'. This means that these homes will be retro-fitted with better roof panels, facades, flooring and better insulated glass ensuring that these homes become energy efficient and lead to lower CO2 emissions per home. As a result of these retrofits, tenants will have lower energy bills without increasing (and even slightly decreasing) housing costs.

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This investment directly contributes to making a positive impact for both people and planet. ​

 

Recognising the state of the housing market in the Netherlands, we at the NAB have initiaited a Community of Practice in Real Estate. For our CoP, we invite key stakeholders from both public and private sectors with the aim to make the RE sector more resilient and future-proof. 

Read more about our CoP here.