SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT IN FUTURE GENERATIONS
Investing in the Dutch housing market pays off. The housing shortage in the Netherlands is relatively more severe than in other European countries. There is a huge demand for affordable homes. Both in urban and rural areas. First-time home buyers, people climbing the property ladder, seniors and families are struggling to find suitable homes. This presents great opportunities for investors. The varied VanWonen property portfolio has a lot to offer.
VanWonen is a solid developer committed to social responsibility. Our area developments contribute to a better world. With the greatest possible positive impact on people, the environment and society. We often work in public-private partnerships (PPPs). This allows us to create both societal and economic added value. The independent ESG rating for 2023 shows that we have a low risk profile. This indicates that our ESG policy, with its accompanying programmes and principles, performs well. Investing in VanWonen real estate is a highly sustainable choice.
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VISION FOR THE HOUSING MARKET
There are 8.2 million homes on the Dutch housing market. The supply has been lagging behind the demand for years. Currently, there is a shortage of 400,000 homes. A whopping 5% of the current stock. And this number is increasing. The Netherlands will have 8.4 million households in 2024. With an additional one million households expected by 2050. VanWonen is working hard to accommodate this growth nationwide.
HIGH ESG AMBITIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
We set the bar high. Our ESG ambitions go far beyond the legal requirements. The ESG Manifesto outlines how we invest in a better world. Our ambition for new construction projects is: completely carbon neutral by 2040. Right at the start of an area development, we determine the minimum sustainability requirements. Through our comprehensive approach, we enhance the social and ecological sustainability of projects.
WELL-BEING OF THE EARTH
To keep the earth a liveable place for future generations, we need to limit carbon emissions as much as possible. We do this by building circular, bio-based and zero-energy. And by working with material passports for the reuse of building components. We develop without exhausting the earth. We encourage biodiversity and the protection of natural habitats in climate-adaptive neighbourhoods.
WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE
Each area development is unique. A unique identity gives meaning to a place or an area and incorporates existing values. Of the landscape, of the buildings, and of the (future) residents. Their housing preferences are at the heart of all our developments. In co-creation, we develop inclusive neighbourhoods. With affordable housing for all target groups. It is how we create vital living environments where everyone can live healthily.
VALUE-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
VanWonen is een inclusieve organisatie. We zijn open, eerlijk en ethisch in al onze handelingen en activiteiten. Maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen is ons uitgangspunt. Onze kernwaarden zijn: klantgericht ondernemen, samen toekomstgericht, authentiek en integer. In een strak geregisseerd proces borgen we onze ESG-ambities. Zo kunnen we de grote woningbouwopgave versnellen.