At LEG, we have been systematically reducing our Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019 – with the goal of saving 47% CO₂ by 2030 (validated by the Science Based Target Initiative, December 2024). The latest findings from the @German Federation of Housing and Real Estate Companies (GdW) and leading scientists clearly show: Despite total industry investments of 545 billion euros in the energy-efficient refurbishment of buildings between 2010 and 2022, space heating consumption per square metre in private households remained virtually unchanged. This demonstrates that focusing solely on energy efficiency is not enough.

We therefore support the @Initiative Praxispfad, which calls for a decisive paradigm shift: Instead of focusing only on energy efficiency, we should place greater emphasis on CO₂ reduction and thus on emission efficiency. 

Going forward, the focus of our sustainability strategy lies on achieving our climate targets and decarbonisation. Our guiding principles are emission and cost efficiency as well as the business orientation “Decarbonization as business opportunity”. We have also set additional long-term goals in the social domain.

We have set ambitious climate targets for 2030: Starting from the base year 2019, Scope 1 and 2 emissions are to be reduced by a total of 47 percent. The international Science Based Target Initiative most recently validated our CO₂ reduction pathway in December 2024. LEG is thus targeting approximately 21 kg CO₂e/m² on its 2030 pathway. By 2045, we aim to operate in a near-greenhouse-gas-neutral manner, reaching below 5 to 0 kg CO₂e/m². The decarbonisation pathway covers all of the company’s emissions – from the portfolio to common areas, administration, and the emissions of the biomass combined heat and power plant. For climate adjustment, we used the DWD climate factors (the long-term average year expected for Germany according to the German Meteorological Service). With our decarbonisation pathway, we are well on track in 2026 to achieve our climate targets.

Emission efficiency will play a much more important role going forward. Because for climate protection, CO₂ reduction must come first.

Within our decarbonisation strategy, we divide our energy-saving options into three clusters: Through emission-efficient heat supply, such as replacing heating systems or installing heat pumps, we contribute approximately 50 to 55 percent to the overall CO₂ reduction by 2030; through energy-demand-reducing measures using smart, AI-controlled thermostats a further 30 to 35 percent; and through energy-efficient modernisations an additional 10 to 15 percent.

We offer solutions! In our climate protection measures, we have always focused on saving as many CO₂ emissions as possible with every euro invested, relying on innovative solutions for CO₂ reduction: our Corporate Ventures dekarbo®, termios and RENOWATE.