In the field of commercial real estate investments, interest in sustainability is growing as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria become increasingly central to investors. The sector, a significant source of global carbon emissions, faces demands to align with sustainable development goals. Despite this, there is a significant gap in understanding how sustainability should be integrated into both decision-making and investment processes from the perspective of investors in commercial properties. This study explores the decision-making processes and factors influencing sustainable investments in commercial properties, with a focus on how investors value sustainability aspects in their decisions. The study is specifically limited to commercial properties in Sweden, particularly office buildings. A qualitative research methodology was applied, involving semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders within the Swedish real estate market. The results indicate that while traditional factors like location and condition remain important, the importance of sustainability aspects such as energy efficiency and environmental certifications in investment decisions is increasing. These factors contribute to reduced operational costs and increased property value but also improve financing opportunities from banks that prioritize green investments. Additionally, sustainable properties tend to have lower vacancy rates, enhancing their investment value. However, the lack of standardized methods for measuring sustainability in real estate investments is a significant barrier, complicating comparisons and consistent valuation of sustainability performance over time and across properties.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mau-67887 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Lövdahl, Jesper, Dragancea, Paul |
| Publisher | Malmö universitet, Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US) |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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