--- title: "Research & Sustainability" date: 2026-02-27T19:57:00+01:00 author: HHEY canonical_url: "https://www.quantum.ag/en/research-sustainability" section: Seiten --- ### Research & Sustainability ## Thin­king ahead. Acting responsibly. ![Stadthöfe Palaishaus Decke W1702 E6111]() ![Stadthöfe Palaishaus Decke W1702 E6111]() ## Megatrends are the cause and an essential element of the transformation of entire regions and cities. Understanding them is the basis for sustainable and future-proof investments. — Dr. André Scharmanski, Head of Research ## Quan­tum Focus Always on the cutting edge. Or ahead? Recognising current trends. Or anticipate them? Every day, our research team looks at the latest developments in the real estate and investment world. We publish the latest findings in our publication **Focus** – both digitally and in print. ![Quadratisch olympia focus 1]() ### No. 44 Summer games for Germany [Download](/media/downloads/Focus_Sonderausgabe_No-44.pdf) ![Focus 43 die neue geopolitische realität]() #### No. 43 A New Geopolitical Reality [Download](/media/downloads/260518_Focus_43_ES_kl.pdf) ![Quantum Focus 42 vermessung der Wohnungsmärkte cover]() #### No. 42 Mea­su­ring the Housing Markets [Download](/media/downloads/Quantum_Focus_42_kompr96high.pdf) ![Focus No41]() #### No. 41 Technology, Talent and Tolerance [Download](/media/downloads/240715_Quantum_Focus_41_DS.pdf) Download Load more ![ESG Seal copy](https://www.quantum.ag/media/editorial/ESG_Seal-copy.svg) ## ESG Scoring We make sustainability measurable: with our Quantum ESG Scoring, we continuously analyse the environmental and social criteria of our properties. We consider criteria such as energy efficiency, CO2 emissions, resource conservation, health and well-being, social cohesion and social tenant management in developments, investment decisions and asset management. ![QSHI Wachstum](/media/cache/editorialassets/49230/QSHI_Wachstum_c61f20e51873923ac385ce62e8544ca1.jpg) ## ESG tar­gets and measures ## Investment **Acquisition of sustainable properties:** Quantum ESG Scoring ESG Due Diligence **Sustainable funds:** Classification of existing funds as Art. 8 funds GRESB rating Portfolio screening and °C numbers as a decisive KPI Digital ESG monitoring and management **Sustainable asset management:** Individual ESG strategy for each property Green energy for community spaces Sustainable disposal management and smart metering Green clauses in rental and property management contracts Tenant surveys ## Develpoment **Development of sustainable buildings:** Sustainability standards and certifications Quantum ESG scoring for residential and office Green Lease Focus on brownfield developments and conversions **Use of sustainable materials:** Building Material Passport Alternative building materials **Innovative and holistic approaches:** Climate indicators for real estate New living and working environments Portfolio development instead of building new ## People & Culture **Responsible corporate governance:** Annual sustainability reports Implementation of the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) Equal opportunities and equal rights **Sustainable working environment:** Green energy for all branches Sustainable disposal management and resource conservation Health promotion Occupational safety **Employee empowerment:** Internal ESG team ESG workshops and training programmes **Corporate communications:** Publications on the topic of sustainability Content on website and social media Networking ## Down­loads ### Quantum Sustainability Report 2022 Table of Content [Download PDF (27 KB)](/media/downloads/Quantum-Sustainability-Report-2022_Content.pdf) ### The Quantum Sustainability Policy The Quantum Sustainability Policy is our commitment to sustainable and responsible corporate governance. [Download PDF (655 KB)](/media/downloads/2023-01-19-Quantum-Sustainability-Policy.pdf) ### Statement on principal adverse impacts of investment decisions on sustainability factors 2023 [Download PDF (142 KB)](/media/downloads/2023-Statement-on-the-main-adverse-impacts-of-investment-decisions-on-sustainability-factors-v1.2.pdf) ### Statement on principal adverse impacts of investment decisions on sustainability factors 2024 [Download PDF (145 KB)](/media/downloads/29062025_Anhang-I-RTS_PAI_Quantum_v2.0_eng.pdf) ## Initia­ti­ves We are members of national and international industry associations and federations that promote sustainability in the real estate industry. Specialist consultancies support us in our sustainability projects. ![Gresb logo 2x](https://www.quantum.ag/media/editorial/logo/gresb_logo%402x.png) ![Global logo 2x](https://www.quantum.ag/media/editorial/logo/global_logo%402x.png) ![Dgnb logo 2x](https://www.quantum.ag/media/editorial/logo/dgnb_logo%402x.png) ![Bvi logo 2x](https://www.quantum.ag/media/editorial/logo/bvi_logo%402x.png) ![PRI Sig Black](https://www.quantum.ag/media/editorial/logo/PRI-Sig-Black.png) ![Online Logo Member of inrev transparent background sw](https://www.quantum.ag/media/editorial/logo/Online-Logo-Member-of-inrev-transparent-background-sw.png) ![B06 logo sw](https://www.quantum.ag/media/editorial/logo/b06-logo-sw.jpg) ## Cont­act ![Dr. André Scharmanski]()## Dr. André Scharmanski Head of Research ![Philipp Schedler]()## Philipp Schedler Head of ESG [## Invest­ment ![Gerling Quartier Follow Up Investment W2304 B6339]() ](https://www.quantum.ag/en/investment) [## Deve­lo­p­ment ![Bilder unten QPE 02 a]() ](https://www.quantum.ag/en/project-development)