tailieunhanh - RREEF Real Estate 2011 Sustainability Report

published in september 2008, “Globalization and Global Trends in Green Real Estate Investment” analyzed green building trends and issues in key regions around the world. the paper found that developers and property managers were adopting greener business practices in all regions of the world, and at all stages of economic development, but that the rate of adoption and the key drivers varied considerably. For example, the top markets for green property investment in the coming years was expected to be concentrated in the wealthier European and north american economies, but significant potential for green construction and retrofits existed in almost. | RREEF Real Estate A Member of Deutsche Bank Group TABLE OF CONTENTS PREVIOUS VIEW Letter from Our Global Head Pierre Cherki Global Head of RREEF Real Estate I am pleased to share with you RREEF Real Estate s first annual Sustainability Report for the period January 1 2010 through June 30 20111. Our report outlines in detail why we are focusing on this important initiative identifies our achievements to date and provides insights on how we envision expanding our sustainability strategy over the coming months and years to deliver maximum value to our clients. Aroundthe world a significant percentage of primary energy use is from commercial buiidings and we therefore strongly believe that a sustainable approach to real estate investment management is crucial for the long term. Increasingly our investors are demanding sustainable investment options while tenants seek more environmentally considerate workplaces and homes. RREEF Real Estate s Sustainability Council comprising senior members of RREEF Real Estate and Deutsche Bank provides the framework for our business to demonstrate the value of sustainability. In November 2010 the Council adopted a set of Guiding Principles that reflect the underpinnings of our social economic and environmental perspectives on sustainability within the real estate investment community. The Guiding Principles ensure that sustainable thinking is pervasive throughout RREEF Real Estate and highlight the need for sustainable business practices within the industry. Over the years we have worked to embed sustainabili 1 concepts and ESG compliance into our investment process. Reflecting our role as fiduciaries we focus on long-term strategies that enhance asset value and control risk. We can point to numerous achievements around the world but we are especially proud of our green certifications and of our involvement in the Greenprint Foundation. Chuck Leitner Chairman of RREEF Real Estate is the CEO of Greenprint and RREEF Real .