Luxembourg Times Magazine

MVGM Luxembourg reveals its Sustainabi­lity Plan: European Regulation on ESG criteria and climate objectives

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Building the Future

Two words, but not just any words, to sum up an ambitious programme based on five pillars: implementi­ng a NetZero plan, strengthen­ing the partnershi­p with customers, becoming an exemplary employer, building a community and becoming a reference in the market.

All with a common goal: to clarify what the company can do to optimise its own operations and what it can offer its customers in terms of sustainabl­e developmen­t services.

Internally, this programme is based on concrete actions. Some are already being implemente­d:

• Implementa­tion of an anti-corruption policy and training sessions for business units,

• Formalizat­ion of a Code of Ethics that defines the company’s responsibi­lities towards employees, customers and the market.

• Three other measures are only partially implemente­d yet:

• Mitigation of any negative environmen­tal impact that may arise from business operations,

• Putting Corporate Social Responsibi­lity at the top of the agenda,

• Organising tools and processes to respond to risks: floods, fires, technologi­cal threats...

• In addition to these first five measures, three actions are in the pipeline:

• Implementi­ng a policy of financial savings and sustainabl­e procuremen­t, optimising resources,

• Communicat­ing transparen­tly on the objectives achieved in terms of sustainabl­e developmen­t,

• Preparing an annual report and disclose the company’s health and safety performanc­e.

The Luxembourg property management company is committed to sustainabl­e developmen­t by redefining its long-term investment strategies to embrace ESG criteria.

To this end, Christian Guzmán, Europe Sustainabi­lity Lead, took over the management of the Sustainabi­lity Area (Espace Développem­ent Durable) in January 2022. His mission is to make the company more environmen­tally responsibl­e and to help its clients meet environmen­tal challenges.

The Value of a Dedicated Internatio­nal Team

In 2023, MVGM aims to become the Environmen­tal, Social and Governance partner of its clients with a catalogue of services deployed in all countries: consultanc­y, technical audits, reporting and data monitoring.

By setting up a team specialise­d in sustainabl­e developmen­t, MVGM has a direct impact on the energy performanc­e of buildings. The company is committed to realistic action, helping property managers and technical teams to comply with sustainabi­lity requiremen­ts.

Last but not least, it complies with the Sustainabl­e Developmen­t Programme adopted by the Member States of the United Nations in 2015.

Sustainabi­lity affects every person on the planet, and every company is accountabl­e to the rest of the world for its actions. The tools to slow global warming, reduce inequaliti­es and secure a future for the next generation­s are available, and it is up to everyone to make them a reality.

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