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Vonovia Sustainability Presentation
Société Générale – The European ESG/SRI Conference
October 6, 2021
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Development
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance |
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We are the long-term owner and full-scale operator of Europe's largest listed multifamily housing portfolio with ca. 414k apartments for small and medium incomes in metropolitan growth areas.
1 The small stakes we own in the Dutch and in the French portfolios are less of a financial investment and more R&D to gain an even better understanding of the markets. 2 Mid-point of FY2021 guidance. 3 As of 30 June 2021.
| Compelling Investment Case | |||
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| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance |
| Market Leader |
We are Europe's largest residential landlord and the long-term owner and full-scale operator multifamily housing portfolio with ca. 414k apartments for small and medium incomes in metropolitan growth areas. |
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| Uniquely Positioned |
The granularity and B-to-C nature of our business are unique in real estate. Our strategy of standardization, industrialization and process optimization makes us the industry leader with best-in-class service levels and superior cost control. |
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| Low Risk |
Fundamental megatrends provide a positive backdrop in a regulated environment that safeguards attractive risk-adjusted returns and offers downside protection. |
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| Growth | Organic earnings and value growth plus substantial long-term upside potential from acquisitions in selected European metropolitan areas. Low execution risk from track record of acquiring and integrating >300k apartments in eight large transactions since IPO. |
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| All of our actions have more than just | an economic dimension. | ||
| Built-in | We provide a home to around 1 million people from ca. 150 nations. | ||
| ESG Focus | CO2 emissions related to housing are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions. |
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| As a listed blue-chip company we are rightfully held to a high standard. |
Confident to Maintain Earnings and Value Growth Going Forward
1 Based on prevailing internal management KPI, which was FFO1 from 2013-2018 and Group FFO starting in 2019.
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance | |
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| s s e n si u B e |
Dividend policy |
70% of recurring cash earnings (FFO) paid out as dividend We expect to continue to be able to deliver sustainably growing dividends Scrip dividend option since FY2016 |
1.30 1.00 0.95 0.94 0.74 0.67 2013 2014 2015 |
2.38 2.25 2.06 1.90 1.69 1.63 1.57 1.44 1.32 1.12 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021(E) Recurring cash earnings ("FFO")1 Dividend |
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Investment Program |
Investments in modernization and new construction to hold to address the megatrends urbanization, climate change & energy efficiency and demographic change Drives organic earnings, value growth, and overall portfolio quality |
€m New construction to hold Upgrade Building Optimize Apartment 356 172 71 2013 2014 2015 |
1,300 - 1,600 1,489 1,344 1,139 779 472 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021(E) |
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M&A | Disciplined and opportunistic approach Clear set of criteria to safeguard earnings and value growth for shareholders Impeccable track record of execution with >300k apartments acquired and integrated since IPO |
'000 apartments 180 90 IPO Sales |
414 4 320 Acq. New construction H1 2021 |
| rt o p p O |
Share buy-backs |
Shareholder authorization in place (until 2023) General preference for allocating capital to long-term growth of the company Potentially an option in case shares trade at steep discount to Adj. NAV over longer time |
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Jul-13 Jan-14 Jul-14 Jul-15 Jan-16 Jan-15 |
Jul-16 Jan-17 Jul-17 Jan-18 Jul-18 Jan-19 Jul-19 Jan-20 Jul-20 Jan-21 Jul-21 Last reported NTA2 VNA share price |
1 Based on prevailing internal management KPI, which was FFO1 from 2013-2018 and Group FFO starting in 2019. 2 Adj. NAV until March 4, 2021. EPRA NTA after that.
Vonovia Sustainability Presentation. page 7
| Vonovia | Environment | Social Governance |
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| Previous 2021 Guidance | Current 2021 Guidance | Mid-Term | ||
| (as of 05/2021) | (as of 08/2021) | Outlook | ||
| Total Segment Revenue |
~€4.9bn - ~€5.1bn |
~€4.9bn - ~€5.1bn |
growing | |
| Rental revenue | ~€2.3bn - ~€2.4bn |
~€2.3bn - ~€2.4bn |
growing | |
| Organic rent growth (eop) | ~3.8% | ~3.8% | stable | |
| Recurring Sales (# of units) | ~2,500 | ~2,800 | stable | |
| FV step-up Recurring Sales | ~30% | >35% | stable | |
| Adj. EBITDA Total (€m) | 1,975 – 2,025 |
2,055 – 2,105 |
growing | |
| Group FFO (€m) | 1,415 – 1,465 |
1,465 – 1,515 |
growing | |
| Dividend (€/share) | ~70% of Group FFO per share |
~70% of Group FFO per share |
stable payout ratio; €/share growing |
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| Investments (€bn) | ~€1.3bn – ~€1.6bn |
~€1.3bn – ~€1.6bn |
at least stable | |
| SPI | ~100% | ~105% | at least stable |
Note: The 2021 guidance is based on the current legislation under which the CO2 tax is part of the recoverable expenses; equally, the 2021 guidance does not include any positive impacts expected from the Federal Funding Regulation for Energy-Efficient Buildings ("BEG").
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance |
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› New construction with high energy standards and innovative concepts
› Deeply rooted in the middle of society with products & services that impact the lives of more than one million people
› Customer satisfaction increased by 8.6% in 2020
› 2-tier board system with strict separation of management and monitoring
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance |
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| CO reduction of existing buildings 2 ~3% avg. annual modernization rate - |
CO Intensity: <30 kg CO 2 2 |
/sqm p.a. by 2030 |
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| Average primary energy need of new constructions Annual reduction average primary energy demand – |
33 (kWh/sqm | p.a.) until 2024 | |
| Biodiversity Expansion of wildflower meadows to 100,000 sqm and 260 insect habitats |
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| Senior-friendly apartments Ratio of senior-friendly apartment refurbishments among all new lettings - |
~30% p.a | ||
| Customer satisfaction & service quality Increase Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) by 2%-points until 2024 |
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| Attractive employer - best in class Increase employee satisfaction by 5%-points until 2024 |
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| Workforce Gender Diversity Increase in the proportion of women in the top two management levels below the Management Board - 26% until 2024 |
Vonovia Sustainability Presentation. page 11
Note: This climate path refers to the German portfolio; we are in the process of developing separate climate paths for the portfolios in Austria and Sweden. Source: Fraunhofer ISE modelling of Vonovia portfolio. Reduction of energy need of 160 kWh towards 60% through the following measures: Building envelope (insulated facade, windows) to become KFW Standard 100-70; scenarios 2 and 3 include the simulation of a change of energy sources. 1 In order to achieve the climate neutral case certain regulatory adjustments still need to be made and not all of the technological concepts have been fully developed yet.
Vonovia Sustainability Presentation.
1 German portfolio. 2 energy related scope 3 emissions. 3 Incl. portfolios in Austria and Sweden. 4CO2 emissions avoided through annual installation.
| Vonovia Portfolio 2020 - | Vonovia's CO |
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| Energy Efficiency Class Distribution (%) | reduction strategy |
| (kWh/sqm/year) | 2 |
Today's photovoltaic potential
surfaces, facades (single-sided installation), occupation of parking areas possible in the future
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance |
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Innovation for CO2
Existing technologies
Construction of a proprietary research center in Bochum Weitmar to develop renewable energy systems
-neutral Heat Generation
Additional pilots planned until 2024
Pellet heating is almost climate neutral
Decentralized generation of green hydrogen via PV
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| Level | Measure | |
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| Apartment | 1 | Implementation of measures that do not involve any structural intervention, e.g., optimized heating system settings |
| 2 | Digitalization of buildings and apartments, e.g., to feature smart meters |
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| 3 | Energy-efficient refurbishment, e.g., measures relating to the building shells and heating systems |
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| Building | 4 | Infrastructure for e-mobility, e.g., charging stations and e-wall sockets |
| 5 | Sustainable energy supply, e.g., photovoltaic systems for tenant electricity |
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| 6 | Building digitalization and networking | |
| 7 | Sector coupling (heat, electricity, mobility, etc.) in the neighborhood via digital platform |
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| Neighborhood | 8 | Storage and distribution of energy generated in a decentralized structure enables on-site consumption |
| 9 | Promotion of biodiversity |
Vonovia Environment Social Governance
Low-energy houses Standard KfW 40
New construction of 27 apartments (50% of them barrier-free)
Photovoltaic system
New construction projects geared towards energy efficiency
Mainly A+ / KfW Program 55
86% of new constructions with energy efficiency class A or better
Ecological pruning
financed
| Use of Proceeds | Process for Project Evaluation and Selection |
Management of Proceeds | Reporting |
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| 3 Eligible Green Categories: |
Green Finance Committee will oversee |
Eligible Green Register to track net proceeds |
Allocation reporting with list of financing per |
| Green buildings and energy efficiency |
the evaluation and selection of eligible |
with bond-by-bond approach |
category and unallocated proceeds |
| Renewable energy | projects | Full allocation within 2 years following each |
Impact reporting with details on Environment |
| Clean transportation | bond issuance | impact of the projects |
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance | ||
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| A home at a fair rent level |
Fair rental levels for low- to mid-income households |
Self-imposed obligation to cap modernization rent increases to max. €2 per sqm; Guarantee to tenants 70+ years that rents will remain affordable even if market rents change |
Hardship case management to effectively assist tenants in financial distress |
COVID-19 – special promise that we will find individual solutions for tenants who struggle financially; no one to lose the roof over their head |
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| Contribution to society and stability of local neighborhoods |
382 social projects carried out / financially involved in our neighborhood. Cooperation with non-profit organizations to support tenants in need |
Vonovia Foundation supports multitude of social projects |
24 Neighborhood managers and social workers to assist tenants and promote unity in diversity in our neighborhoods |
Customers from ca. 150 different countries and tenants from all walks of life |
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| Top employer | It is our ambition to be the best employer in the real estate and craftsmen industries |
Employer appeal – we are an attractive employer for former, current and future employees |
Talents – support our employees in their development to become the experts and leaders of our industry |
we actively | Culture & change – we share a common culture of diversity, performance and appreciation in an developing organization that embraces change |
Vonovia Sustainability Presentation. page 27
| Vonovia Service App Vonovia |
Environment | Social | Governance | |
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| >200,000 downloads >50,000 users |
Vonovia's | Full customer life cycle in one app | customer service app for tenants and potential tenants | |
| Communication Digital postbox News Feed Micro surveys |
Transparency billing Push notifications |
Ancillary expenses: online receipts and Status of submitted requests |
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| Self-service Online-booking of repairs Account management Document management |
Digital rental contract Apartment search consumption |
Upgrades planned for 2021 Monitoring of heating and water |
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| Apartment search Preferences / profiles Platform potential |
Potential tenant |
New tenant |
Digital rental contract Cross selling Seamless transformation |
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| Existing tenant Self service Transparency Preferred search requests |
Vonovia Environment Social Governance
"In residential real estate, a neighborhood, or urban quarter, is usually defined as a cohesive urban structure that is considered by its inhabitants as a self-contained area. It is the predominant aggregation level where a real estate company can make the biggest difference and most positive contribution for inhabitants."1
Every urban quarter is unique… … but for each one we pursue a holistic approach
Approx. three quarters of Vonovia's German portfolio are located in almost 600 urban quarters, each with an average of
430 apartments.
Properties Location, construction year, infrastructure, investment potential, competition, urban development
Customers Existing and potential tenants, age structure, diversity, purchasing power
Big Picture Urbanization, climate change, ageing population, integration
1 Source: GdW (Association of German Housing Companies)
Vonovia Environment Social Governance
We get involved on site - for different projects and associations, so that our tenants feel comfortable in their neighborhood and home.
| Vonovia supports the City of Cologne and the Lukas Podolski Foundation in Cologne Gremberghoven |
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| New football field in Cologne - Gremberg |
Construction of a new modern and functional soccer field and youth club with many sports and vacation offers |
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| The land was made available by Vonovia free of charge for 10 years |
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| Strengthen Parents International |
Vonovia tenant foundation supports project "Strengthen Parents International" The offer is aimed specifically at parents of refugee families, who are to be respectfully supported and strengthened. |
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| Dementia Dementia residential WG |
Vonovia cooperates with the service provider Humanika and has set up a dementia home for ten residents. People receive assistance in coping with |
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| housing | everyday life and, if necessary, medical care. |
Vonovia Sustainability Presentation. page 30
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Vonovia Environment Social Governance
Highly robust governance structure with two-tier board system and fully independent supervisory board
Dedicated ESG Department reporting directly to the CEO; The Supervisory Board monitors ESG issues in the Audit Committee; Sustainability Committee meets at regular intervals and on a need-basis
Numerous policies published (e.g. human rights, whistleblower, tax understanding, etc.) Committed to ILO Core Labor Standards and UN Global Compact on Human Rights
Anchoring TCFD further in our sustainability reporting and adopting EU taxonomy
Further development of sustainability risk management and Environment controlling
Continued progress on ESG Ratings and inclusion in leading ESG indices
ESG Ratings and Indices
Vonovia is a constituent of various ESG indices, including the following: DAX 50 ESG, STOXX Global ESG Leaders, EURO STOXX ESG Leaders 50, STOXX Europe ESG Leaders 50, Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe.
Increasing External Requirements
1 Mapping of SASB reporting metrics and Vonovia Sustainability Reporting / GRI Disclosure. https://investoren.vonovia.de/en/vonovia-at-a-glance/esg/esg-publications-and-downloads/
| Vonovia Environment Social Governance |
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Fitschen (Chairman)
Burkhard Ulrich Drescher
Prof. Dr. Klaus Rauscher
Dr. Ariane Reinhart
Dr. Florian Funck
Clara-Christina Streit
Dr. Ute Geipel-Faber
Christian Ulbrich
CEO Rolf Buch
CRO Arnd Fittkau
CFO Helene von Roeder
CDO Daniel Riedl
Vonovia Sustainability Presentation. page 36
| Sustainability Performance Index (SPI) | |||
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| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance |
| 2020 Actuals |
2021 Initial Targets |
Medium-term Targets |
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| 1 | intensity in the portfolio2,3 CO 2 |
39.5 (kg CO2e/sqm/p.a.) |
Reduction of at least 2% |
< 30 (kg CO2e/sqm/p.a.) until 2030 |
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| 2 | Average primary energy need of new constructions |
35.7 (kWh/sqm p.a.) |
Substantial increase4 |
33 (kWh/sqm p.a.) until 2024 |
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| SPI | 3 | Ratio of senior-friendly apartment refurbishments among all new lettings3 |
30.1% | ~30% | ~30% p.a. |
| 4 | Customer satisfaction3 | +8.6% | In line with prior-year level |
Increase by 2% points until 2024 |
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| 5 | Employee satisfaction | No survey | Slight increase | Increase by 4% points until 2024 |
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| 6 | Workforce gender diversity (1st and 2nd level below top mgt.)5 |
25.9% | In line with prior-year level |
26% until 2024 | |
| ~100% |
1 Limited assurance. 2 Limited comparability to previous years due to harmonization of data sources and update of emission factors for the calculation of carbon emissions in current fiscal year. 3Germany only at this point. 4 Initial increase because of projects approved in the past (prior to establishing the SPI) that will be completed in 2021. 5 Based on female representation within overall workforce.
| Governance | Board responsibility for climate action, defines strategy and targets and monitors progress Central Department Sustainability/Strategy to coordinate measures ESG Score as central management KPI including CO -Intensity 2 |
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| Strategy | CO reduction in building stock & construction defined as major drivers for business strategy 2 High average modernization rate of ~3% p.a. and fuel-switch to renewable energies Scenario modelling of climate pathways together with Fraunhofer ISE institute |
| Risk Management |
Climate change fully integrated in Corporate Risk Management Physical risks assessed via risk maps based on regularly updated sources No material physical risks for Vonovia's properties identified |
| Metrics & Targets |
1.02 mn t CO e in portfolio in 2020 (scopes 1,2,3 acc. to GHG protocol) 2 Targets: GHG neutral building stock until 2050 CO -intensity of < 30 kg/m²/a until 2030 2 |
| Disclaimer | |
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Vonovia Environment Social Governance
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