Two SFP Group funds receive the highest rating of five stars in GRESB 2025

The SF Sustainable Property Fund improved by 2 points, reaching a score of 87 out of 100 points, a 4-star rating for its portfolio properties and 4^th place in a direct peer comparison (Europe, Residential: Multi-Family, Listed).

The SF Retail Properties Fund improved its score by 11 points compared with the previous year, scoring 91 out of 100 points and achieving 5 stars, the highest number of stars awarded. In the portfolio property rating, it ranks 5^th in a direct peer comparison (Europe, Retail: Retail Centres, Listed). All properties in this portfolio now hold sustainability certification.

The SF Commercial Properties Fund increased its score by 6 points compared with the previous year reachings 91 out of 100 points. This means that the SF Commercial Properties Fund also achieved the highest rating of 5 stars. In the rating of portfolio properties, it ranks 1^st in a direct peer comparison (Europe, Industrial, Listed).

Thomas Lavater, Head of Direct Funds & Foundation, commented on the GRESB results: "Achieving 5 stars for two of our funds marks an important milestone. A highlight is the SF Retail Properties Fund, which advanced from 3 to 5 stars through the consistent use of renewable energy, the reduction of fossil fuels for heating and the full certification of all portfolio properties. In an industry where the level of our peers is constantly rising, we have successfully maintained our competitiveness and further strengthened our position."
 

Listed Swiss real estate funds

Sustainability at the SFP Group

In view of the negative effects of climate change, the SFP Group is aware of the responsibility that the real estate sector bears. That is why the SFP Group attaches great importance to the decarbonisation of buildings through the increased use of renewable energies and the improvement of energy efficiency. For existing properties, the aim is to reduce CO₂e emissions in line with the Swiss Confederation's energy strategy and net zero target for 2050. For new buildings and complete renovations, attention is paid to low CO₂e emissions during construction and operation.

All real estate investment products managed by the SFP Group are assessed by GRESB.

Further information on sustainability in Asset Management Real Estate Direct Switzerland can be found on our Asset Management Real Estate Direct product pages or in our annual reports of the products.