Sustainability and Climate Solutions

Green Building Certifications for Construction Projects

Are we building sustainable quality for the future?

Sustainability has become a key driver of investment and purchasing decisions. ESG criteria are now an integral part of strategic decision-making and increasingly shape how real estate assets and portfolios are evaluated.

For developers and business owners, only those who can demonstrate sustainability performance in a transparent and robust manner will remain competitive. To achieve this, they require reliable data on energy efficiency, CO₂ performance, circularity, and life-cycle costs.

At the same time, regulatory requirements, climate protection laws, and funding frameworks are becoming increasingly stringent. New construction and refurbishment projects must be aligned with sustainability standards from the outset. Real estate projects without credible ESG evidence quickly lose marketability when competing for financing, subsidies and contracts, underscoring the importance of meeting sustainability requirements.

Sustainability Certifications

Building certifications such as DGNB, LEED, and BREEAM provide transparency and comparability in the sustainable performance of real estate. They serve as a key framework for evaluating and classifying building sustainability.

How We Support You

As an integrated consultant, we support clients throughout the entire lifecycle of buildings and portfolios, from planning to implementation and operation. Our team combines expertise in sustainable construction with a clear understanding of how technology, processes, and documentation interact.

This enables us to implement certification requirements efficiently while safeguarding property values. Our strong network of experienced experts allows us to deliver structured, reliable consulting that ensures measurable and manageable sustainability outcomes.

The Process to Certification

Which established certification systems are available to you?

Our Solution: Green Building Certifications

Green buildings are sustainable properties that adopt a holistic approach, meeting ecological, economic, and social requirements while generating measurable added value over their entire life cycle.

Reduce CO₂ emissions
Lower operating costs
Increase resource efficiency
Improve user comfort

Your Benefits

Independently assessed
Enhanced comparability
Reliable data for ESG and KPI reporting
Advantages in marketing and communication
Targeted, holistic planning
Early identification of optimization potential
Continuous quality assurance throughout the entire process
Sustainable enhancement and protection of property values
Higher user satisfaction and quality

Drees & Sommer supports clients holistically and efficiently in managing the complex documentation processes required for sustainability certifications:

Whether it involves life cycle assessments (LCA), ecological material, life cycle costing (LCC), accessibility, climate protection roadmaps, or climate risk analyses, we provide a solid foundation for informed decision-making in sustainable, future-proof real estate.