The commitment to sustainable action forms the basis of Helvetica's mission «Building Enduring Value».Our focus is on protecting and growing our clients' wealth with long-term and responsible investments in real estate for generations to come.In everything we do, we strive to protect our planet and promote a sustainable, fair and transparent society for all.

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At Helvetica, we think just as long term in terms of sustainability as we do in our investments.

Environment

We commit to finding new ways to effect positive, long-lasting change, bringing our passion and our energy to protecting the environment and enriching the lives of future generations.

Social

We treat our employees and communities with fairness, equity and respect and are committed to forging long-lasting relationships. We ensure a safe, inclusive workplace and contribute actively to our communities.

Governance

We create trust through transparency, are fiercely independent and ensure alignment of stakeholder interests while aiming for the highest ethical reporting standards possible.

As these statements suggest, our ESG aspirations are high. As pragmatists, however, we must realistic about what we can and cannot control.

Our sustainability initiatives must therefore:

Be smart
Make sense
Stand the test of time

Pragmatic sustainability principle

We have set out our sustainability principle and made simple statements to this effect based on the three core values and the eight guiding principles of our company.

How we will measure success

At Helvetica, we are committed to leading the charge towards sustainable business practices. We firmly believe that transparent reporting of our sustainability initiatives and progress can not only differentiate us from our competitors, but also inspire others to follow suit. By providing honest and comprehensive information about our company-wide sustainability practices, we aim to empower stakeholders to make informed decisions and contribute towards a more sustainable future.

Principles for Responsible Investment

Helvetica is proud to be a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). As a signatory, we commit to incorporating ESG issues into investment decisions where consistent with fiduciary responsibilities. The PRI network comprises more than 4,300 signatories representing over USD 121 trillion in assets under management.

Swiss Sustainable Building Council

As an SGNI member, Helvetica makes its commitment to sustainability visible. We benefit from a strong network, continue our education with the prestigious course programme and actively contribute to the promotion of a sustainable real estate industry in Switzerland.

Sustainable Development Goals

Helvetica supports all 17 SDGs of the UN's Agenda 2030 for sustainable development, but focuses on three goals that can have a measurable impact on environmental and social conditions: decent work and economic growth, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action.

Real Estate Investment Data Association

Helvetica has set itself the challenge of continuously measuring itself against the market and improving. To this end, REIDA has introduced a standardised real estate benchmark for CO₂ emissions based on the environmentally relevant key figures from AMAS.

Swiss Sustainable Real Estate Index

Helvetica participates in the SSREI to create more transparency at asset level and to lay the foundation for international benchmarks. The SSREI was launched with the aim of mapping the sustainability profile of existing Swiss properties and enabling comparability. The assessment results provide valuable insights and concrete pointers for improvements. From this, targeted measures can be derived to safeguard the value of the properties.

Timeline for Implementing Standards

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2022

Became PRI signatory

2023

Benchmark at the Real Estate Investment Data Association (REIDA)

2024

Publish first annual report to PRI

2025

Publish first annual GRI transparency report. Evaluate and select real estate certification systems for existing properties and new construction.

2026

Benchmark portfolio according to GRESB

A systematic, strategic framework

This past year we undertook a materiality analysis to determine which aspects of sustainability were most relevant for our business and the outside world. Our analysis looked at economic issues – the factors that influence our ability to succeed as a firm long term – as well as environmental, social and governance issues.

Read more about our materiality analysis and goals for improvement in our new sustainability report.

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