SPG’s main activities relate to the management and preservation of a heritage, by definition sustainable, real estate heritage. Our decisions and actions are guided by the search for a balance between the three pillars of sustainable development, which are economic development, social equity and environmental preservation, with a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility.
Through regular actions and innovative projects, we are committed to environmental preservation. Our strategy concerning this area is based on three distinct axes. The first being the control of our carbon footprint. Then, monitoring and improving the real estate portfolio that we manage, for which we recommend optimisation measures and/or energy-efficient renovations.
We promote energy-efficient renovations as soon as possible, so leading to a reduction in charges, tax deductions and an increase in the value of the property. The renovation of our Group’s headquarters in Geneva is an excellent example: it enabled us to save approximately 68% of our heating costs.
Finally, environmental planning advice to project owners that we support in terms of development and management, with the aim of achieving high-level energy standards in the context of new constructions or elevation projects.
“Artamis des Rois”: a Minergie®-certified building, delivered in 2017, and housing a rooftop vegetable garden managed by resident-cooperators.
“Les Plages de Dardagny”: a Minergie®-certified project delivered in 2016 and. A true example of sustainable development with 100% renewable energy coverage, this project includes the first participatory orchard in the canton.
Reforest’Action: To mark its 60th anniversary, SPG joined forces with Reforest Action for a reforestation project. Since 2020, for each contract signed – leases, sales contracts, employment contracts, etc. – a tree is planted in a region of the world (Amazon, Ivory Coast, Haiti). More than 1,500 trees have been planted annually thanks to this project.
The SPG Sustainable Real Estate Prize was created in 2013, following the launch of the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Energy Management organised by the Institute of Environmental Sciences (ISE) and the University of Geneva. Initially, this prize aimed to reward an energy management project within any building.
In 2019, this prize was extended to the entire continuing education sector in environment and sustainable development, in partnership with the management of the ISE. It now rewards diploma thesis in the fields of energy management, water governance, geomatics for a sustainable environment, town planning and sustainable development.
The winners of the SPG Sustainable Development Prize are listed below:
