We are a company that cares about its employees, partners and clients. At the same time, we are committed to sustainable development, conscious of our responsibility toward the environment, our surroundings and the local communities we are part of.
We continuously strive to be an even better neighbour - building long-lasting relationships and communicating in an open and transparent way. This approach made us the first company in the industry in Central and Eastern Europe to publish a comprehensive ESG report. Our aim is not only to set high environmental standards, but also to inspire others to actively support the sustainable development of cities and our planet.
Shaping sustainable cities, step by step.
Our impact on sustainable urban development can be seen at every stage of our work - from selecting locations for new investments, through design and construction, to the daily management of completed buildings.
Explore our achievements - knowing that every year we set ourselves even more ambitious goals.
Green bonds
In 2020, we adopted the “Green Bond Framework,” which sets out the principles for issuing green bonds across our Group. The proceeds from these bonds are allocated to financing or refinancing projects that enhance energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources.
To date, we have issued ten-year green bonds totalling:
EUR 110 million
EUR 54 million
EUR 500 million
Environment
Environment
- 98% of our properties hold environmental certifications or are in the process of recertification (mainly LEED and BREEAM), including 100% of our portfolio in Poland, Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria.
- All GTC properties in Poland, Romania, Croatia and Hungary, as well as the Advance Business Center complex in Bulgaria, operate using green energy.
- We are implementing more and more solutions to improve energy efficiency and reduce water consumption.
- We revitalise degraded and post-industrial areas, bringing them back into the urban fabric.
Society
Society
- We support local communities, education and culture, collaborating with over one hundred partners - including NGOs, schools and universities.
- We promote local entrepreneurs and regional products (for example through exhibitions and markets).
- We ensure that our buildings remain accessible to everyone - including seniors and people with disabilities.
- We conduct numerous initiatives aimed at strengthening and developing local communities.
Governance
Governance
- We implement our diversity and inclusion policy by employing people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, ages and competences.
- Across all our markets, we have introduced internal regulations covering anti-corruption, insider information protection, as well as the prevention of discrimination and mobbing.
Our ESG awards
GTC successfully debuted in the EPRA Sustainability Best Practices Recommendations competition, earning the “Silver Level of Compliance” with a score of 70-85%. To date, EPRA has recognised our efforts five times.
We also received a distinction for “Best Debut” in the Sustainability Reports competition organised by the Responsible Business Forum.
