Real estate is responsible for around one third of CO2 emissions in Switzerland. Greenhouse gas savings can therefore make a difference. Existing properties hold great potential – especially those in need of renovation. But there are also ways to optimise new buildings.
The path towards net zero
In order to make the properties of Zürcher Kantonalbank's pension fund climate-neutral by 2050, Zürcher Kantonalbank's Asset Management, which is responsible for the administration of the pension fund properties, has analysed the individual properties in the portfolio and defined corresponding reduction measures. The focus was on reliable data on energy consumption and the respective emissions of the properties. Based on this, targeted measures were taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.