Manuela Strauß

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT WITH PRAGMATISM AND PASSION

As an ESG and sustainability expert with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, I support companies in developing and implementing sustainable strategies. My approach combines analytical precision with creative problem-solving to create sustainable solutions that are pragmatic, economical, and practical.

I offer a unique combination of in-depth ESG expertise, real estate knowledge, and psychological know-how in change processes.

COMPETENCIES AND FOCUS AREAS:

**ESG Management and Strategy**: Experience in building sustainability management systems and leading ESG projects

**ESG Regulation in the Real Estate Industry**: EU Taxonomy, CSRD, SFDR/Disclosure Regulation, EPBD&GEG, GEIG etc.

**ESG Data Management**: Creation of data catalogs, data collection and analysis, tool selection and implementation, CRREM, climate risks

**Portfolio Strategies and Implementation of Measures**: Integration of ESG into business/budget planning, portfolio-wide measures, specifications for measures at property level, overview of solution approaches, good contacts with solution providers

**Internal Sustainability Communication**: Development and implementation of communication and training concepts to motivate and train employees within the company

**Workshops and Training**: Development and execution of results-oriented workshops and topic sprints in the sustainability context

**Project and Change Management**: Successful management of complex projects such as company relocations, integration of acquisitions, and digitalization of processes, introduction of sustainability management in various company divisions

**DGNB Expertise**: Certified DGNB ESG Manager qualified to verify EU Taxonomy compliance and building certifications (Buildings in Operation).