Environmental risk

The CA Immo Group can incur significant costs from its responsibility to prevent certain kinds of damage to the environment (from toxic substances and materials in built structures and contamination); there is also a risk that the legal changes may require previously acceptable materials and substances to be eliminated. It is not possible to predict changes to legal provisions, case law or administrative practice, or the consequences that such changes will have on the earning power of real estate; changes could adversely affect real estate values and thus the company’s assets, financial and revenue positions. To minimise the risk, CA Immo incorporates these considerations into its wide-ranging assessments prior to every purchase. Appropriate guarantees are also required from sellers. The CA Immo Group makes use of environmentally sustainable materials and energy-saving technologies wherever possible. Environmental risks associated with investment properties are assessed by the CA Immo Sustainability Tool (CAST).

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