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Vonovia SE

Environmental & Social Information Mar 23, 2021

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Vonovia Sustainability Presentation

J.P. Morgan Global ESG Conference

March 24, 2021

Agenda

Europe's Leading Residential Property Owner and Operator

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. 416k 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.

Vonovia Contributes to Solutions for Tomorrow's Challenges

Compelling Investment Case
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. 416k apartments for small and medium incomes in metropolitan growth
areas.
The granularity and B-to-C nature of our business are unique in real estate. Our strategy of
of a
Uniquely
Positioned
standardization, industrialization and process optimization makes us the industry leader with best-in-class
service levels and superior cost control.
Low
Risk
Fundamental megatrends provide a positive backdrop in a regulated environment that safeguards
attractive risk-adjusted returns and offers downside protection.
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.
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.
As a listed, blue-chip company we are rightfully held to a high standard.

Impeccable Track Record of Consistent & Sustainable Growth

Confident to Maintain Earnings and Value Growth Going Forward

FFO (€/share)1 Dividend (€/share) – 70% payout ratio from FFO

Adj. NAV (€/share) LTV and Interest Cover Ratio

1 Based on prevailing internal management KPI, which was FFO1 from 2013-2018 and Group FFO starting in 2019. 2 To be proposed to the Annual General Meeting on April 16, 2021.

Disciplined Capital Allocation Focused on Long-term Earnings and Value Creation

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70% of recurring cash earnings (FFO) paid
out as dividend
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sustainably growing dividends
Scrip dividend option since FY2016
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2014
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Program
Investments in modernization and new
construction to hold to address the
megatrends urbanization, energy efficiency
and demographic change
Drives organic earnings, value growth, and
overall portfolio quality
€m
New construction to hold
Upgrade Building
Optimize Apartment
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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
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Sales
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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
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Last reported Adj. NAV

1 Based on prevailing internal management KPI, which was FFO1 from 2013-2018 and Group FFO starting in 2019. 2 To be proposed to the Annual General Meeting on April 16, 2021.

2021 Guidance

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2020
Actuals
2021
Guidance
Mid-term
Outlook
Total
Segment Revenue
€4.370bn ~€4.9bn -
~€5.1bn
growing
Rental revenue €2.286bn ~€2.3bn -
~€2.4bn
growing
Organic rent growth (eop) 3.1%
(3.6% excl. one-off effect in Berlin)
~3.8%1
~3.0%
-
stable
Recurring Sales (# of units) 2,442 ~2,500 stable
FV step-up Recurring Sales 39.6% ~30% stable
Adj. EBITDA Total (€m) 1,910 1,975 –
2,025
growing
Group FFO (€m) 1,348 1,415 –
1,465
growing
Dividend (€/share) 1.692 ~70%
of Group FFO per share
stable
payout ratio;
€/share growing
Investments (€bn) €1.344bn ~€1.3bn –
~€1.6bn
at least stable
SPI Starting point established ~100% continuous
improvement

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"). 1If the current Berlin-specific rent freeze regulation is in place at the end of 2021, we expect to come out towards the lower end of the range; if the legislation is no longer in place at the end of 2021, we expect to come out towards the higher end of the range. A ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court is widely expected in Q2 2021. 2 To be proposed to the Annual General Meeting in 2021.

Megatrends – Challenge & Opportunity

An increasing part of the population is moving into urban areas

Ca. 1/3 of greenhouse gas emissions are related to real estate

We are providing apartments at fair price levels to a growing urban population

Our products and services give more than one million people an affordable home in their apartment and neighborhood

We are a driving force of the industry and have committed ourselves to a binding climate path for a CO2 neutral portfolio by 2050

The energy-efficient modernization of the housing stock and innovative solutions for carbon neutral residential neighborhoods are paramount for achieving climate protection targets

efficiency Demographic change

An increasing share of the population is 65+ years

We are preparing at least one third of all apartments that become vacant for elderly tenants

Demographic changes require refurbishing apartments to enable an ageing population to stay in their homes with little or no assistance for longer

Our scale, sustainable business model and access to capital markets enable us to assume a leading role in our industry for finding and implementing solutions.

Process & result of the materiality analysis

  • Stakeholder survey: online survey (142), stakeholder interviews (42)
  • Assessment of business relevance and evaluation of the company impact via workshops

A1 A home at a fair rental level
A3 Adequate products
and services in relation to
demographic change
A5 Customer satisfaction and service quality
B1 Neighborhood development and contribution to
infrastructure
C1 Sustainable new construction and refurbishment
D1 CO2
reduction of existing buildings
D2 Renewable energies and energy mix
E1 Attractiveness as an employer
E4 Diversity and equal opportunities
F1 Governance and compliance
G5 Capital markets appeal

Vonovia's Sustainability Targets

CO2 reduction of existing buildings

~3% avg. annual modernization rate - CO2 Intensity: 30-35 kg CO2 /sqm by 2030.

Average primary energy need of new constructions

Annual reduction average primary energy need - ~33 (kWh/sqm p.a.)

Biodiversity

Expansion of wildflower meadows to 100,000 sqm and 100 insect habitats.

Senior-friendly apartment

Ratio of senior-friendly apartment refurbishments among all new lettings - ~30%

Customer satisfaction & service quality

Increase customer satisfaction (Customer Satisfaction Index, CSI) - ~0.5 %points p.a.

Attractive employer - best in class

Increase employee satisfaction - ~1.0 %point p.a.

Workforce gender Diversity

Increase in the proportion of women in the top two management levels below the Management Board - ~26%

Agenda

Vonovia Environment Social Governance

Vonovia's Climate Path towards CO2 Neutrality through Continued Modernization, Renewable Energy and Sector Coupling

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.

Modernization of Building Envelope plus Fuel Switch for the Portfolio

Vonovia Portfolio - Energy Efficiency Class Distribution (%) (kWh/sqm/year) 2019 data

Vonovia's CO2 reduction strategy

  • Energy-efficient modernization of ca. 3%
  • Continue building modernization with even greater depth (up to 60%)
  • Additional efficiency gains from fuel switch & renewable energy (generated, stored and used locally):
    • Green district heat
    • New technologies
    • Sector coupling in the neighborhood (PV & mobility)
  • New construction: CO2 optimized, use of renewable energy (energy efficiency class A and better)

Vonovia Sustainability Presentation. page 14

Vonovia Environment Social Governance Environment KPIs

GHG Protocol

  • All buildings (incl. listed buildings)
  • Sqm numbers in line with GdW and Initiative Wohnen.2050 standard based on lettable area (not total building sqm, which would be ca. 1.2x larger)
  • Consumption based on EPCs
  • GEMIS factors

Energy consumption (kWh/sqm)

1

CO2e intensity (kg CO2/sqm) 1

295

424

5,652 MWh

Solar power generation

7,324 MWh

Technologies for Reaching Climate Path Objectives Innovation for CO2 -neutral Heat Generation

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Innovation for CO2

Existing technologies

  • Continue energy efficient building modernization with a 60% reduction rate for postrefurbishment energy need
  • Replacement of oil heating systems with gas condensing boilers
  • Hybrid heating (combination of condensing boilers and solar, renewable)
  • Heat pumps
  • Green district heat
  • Sector coupling

Tomorrow's Energy Center Energiesprong – Serial

Construction of a proprietary research center in Bochum Weitmar to develop renewable energy systems

  • Integration of technologies such as fuel cells, electrolyzer, etc.
  • The objective is to evaluate different technologies in terms of economic and ecological impact with a view to roll them out in other neighborhoods of our portfolio

Refurbishment

-neutral Heat Generation

  • Concept for cost-neutral modernization by combining serial refurbishment and the integration of renewable heat and electricity
  • First pilot in Bochum about to be implemented;
  • Additional pilots planned until 2024

  • Pellet heating is almost climate neutral

  • Particularly suitable in connection with local district heating
  • Pellet costs are similar to gas costs; heating plants are more expensive
  • When subsidized, pellet heating is a viable ecological and economically feasible alternative
  • First concepts for potential pilots underway

  • Decentralized generation of green hydrogen via PV
    • Areas of application:
      • Hydrogen storage for subsequent heat generation
      • Disposal of hydrogen
  • Technology currently still too expensive; a growing market is expected to lead to substantial cost reductions, rendering H2 economically feasible

Energy Innovation Center Bochum Weitmar

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  • Together with renowned Fraunhofer Institutes, Vonovia is implementing a 3yr-hands-on innovation project as part of Open District Hub e. V. in our neighborhood in Bochum-Weitmar to develop and test new
  • technologies in ongoing operations.
  • The aim is to supply the neighborhood with largely carbon-neutral electricity & heating. We aim to achieve this by linking the energy sectors via a central platform.
  • A smart, self-learning energy management system then ensures that the right energy is distributed to tenants when they need it – at electric charging stations, in the form of electricity for tenants' own households or in the form of heating.
Level Measure
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
Building 3 Energy-efficient refurbishment, e.g., measures relating to the building
shells and heating systems
4 Infrastructure for e-mobility, e.g., charging stations and e-wall sockets
5 Sustainable energy supply, e.g., photovoltaic systems for tenant
electricity
6 Building digitalization and networking
7 Sector coupling (heat, electricity, mobility, etc.) in the neighborhood
via digital platform
Neighborhood 8 Storage and distribution of energy generated in a decentralized
structure enables on-site consumption
9 Promotion of biodiversity

New Construction and Development Projects are Sustainable and CO2 -optimized

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  • ca. 500 condominiums
  • ÖGNI NH Certificate Gold / klimaaktiv Gold Certificate
  • Low-emission and low-pollution building materials
  • Sustainable mobility concept

Vienna (Marina Tower) Berlin-Grünau (Pilot Houses)

  • 2-5 room apartments
  • Wood-hybrid construction
  • Low-emission and low-pollution building materials
  • Low-energy houses Standard KfW 40
  • New construction projects geared towards energy efficiency
  • Use of renewable energies (PV, CO2 , renewable heating)
  • Mainly A+ KfW Program 55

85% of new constructions with

energy efficiency class A / KfW 55 standard

  • New construction of 27 apartments (50% of them barrier-free)
  • Wood hybrid construction
  • Energy efficiency class A+ / Standard KfW 55
  • Pellet heating incl. earth bunker

Buchloe (An der Halde) Bochum (Waldenburger Str.)

  • New construction of 14 apartments
  • Fully automated pellet boiler
  • Energy efficiency class A+ (heating)
  • Photovoltaic system

Promotion of Biodiversity in Our Neighborhoods

  • Green roofs
  • Ecological pruning

Vonovia's Green Bond Framework at a Glance

financed

Use of Proceeds Process for Project
Evaluation and Selection
Management of Proceeds Reporting
3 Eligible Green Green Finance Eligible Green Register Allocation reporting with
Categories: Committee will oversee to track net proceeds list of financing per
Green buildings the evaluation and with bond-by-bond category and
and energy efficiency selection of eligible approach unallocated proceeds
Renewable energy
Clean transportation
projects Full allocation within 2
years following each
bond issuance
Impact reporting with
details on Environment
impact of the projects

Inaugural Green Bond issuance: Focus on green buildings in Germany

Five Areas of Action to Achieve CO2 -neutral, Energy-autonomous Neighborhoods for a Decentralized Energy Revolution

Vonovia Environment Social Governance
As a leader for climate protection in the residential sector
Vonovia hosted the climate conference "Outlook for Climate
neutral Living" in Berlin on October 1, 2020.
Renovation rate Renewables System change Mobility Stakeholders
Increase renovation
rate and enable
Energiesprong
(energy efficiency
leap)
through high
quality, swift, and
affordable
renovation
Spread between
gas and electricity
needs to be further
reduced to enable
electricity-based,
low CO2
heat supply
Include landlord-to
tenant electricity in
recoverable
expenses
Resi
sector needs to
be included in
national Hydrogen
Strategy
Accelerate
conversion of the
electrical energy
system
Modify regulation to
support decentraliz
ed
electricity
production
Promote new
energy markets for
the financing of
flexible electricity
generators
Accelerate charging
infrastructure and
market availability
of e-vehicles
thorough tailored
subsidy programs
for resi
sector
Establish standards
for technical
connection needs of
grid operators plus
grandfathering
clause for installing
charging stations
Simplify landlord
to-tenant electricity
models in resi
sector
Raise awareness
why we need
energy transition
Facilitate landlord
to-tenant electricity
in multifamily
housing
  • Continued modernization rate
  • Adequate subsidy regime
  • No grid fees or surcharges on decentralized and self-generated electricity

Three essentials

Vonovia Environment Social Governance Update on Regulation (I) CO2 tax As of January 1, 2021, CO2 emissions from fossil heating and fuel in Germany are taxed at a rate of €25 per ton of CO2 ; this rate will increase to as much as €55 by 2025 Based on current legislation, the tax is fully recoverable and borne by tenants A discussion is underway about how the CO2 tax should be shared between tenant and landlord, also with a view towards setting the right incentives for energy savings Because the CO2 emission of a building is determined by tenants' heating consumption and the energy efficiency of the building, Vonovia supports a burden sharing between tenants and landlords based on the building's energy efficiency Renewable Energy Act (Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz) Better incentives for landlord-to-tenant electricity models Improved conditions for on-site energy generation "Neighborhood concept" – electricity can now be consumed by tenants in other buildings in the neighborhood, not only in the building in which it was generated More efficient energy class Less efficient energy class Landlord's contribution to CO2 lower tax higher Vonovia Proposal

Update on Regulation (II)

Vonovia Environment Social Governance
Federal
Funding
Regulation
for Energy
efficient
Buildings
("Richtlinie
für
die Bundes
förderung
für
effiziente
Gebäude

Wohngebäude,
BEG WG")
law enacted
Scope and
content of
the
regulation
July 1, 2021
subsidized loans
Flexible funding format – Developed by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic and Energy Affairs; effective on
single, comprehensive subsidy program for existing and new buildings
The objective is to set adequate incentives for owners to substantially increase
investments in energy-efficiency and renewable energy
Subsidies are determined by the amount of energy efficiency gains and the proportion of
renewable energy contribution in heating supply resulted from projects and can be as
high as 45% of an investment amount up to €120k/apartment
applicants can choose between investment grants or
Targeted subsidy volume is €32bn p.a. until 2030
The goal was to harmonize the different subsidy regulations and combine them into one
Expected
impact on
Vonovia
Acceleration of CO2
Additional NAV growth
Increased modernization depth
Vonovia craftsmen organization
Increased investment volume in energy efficient modernization
reduction efforts
Rental growth and investment yields expected to remain broadly similar
Higher EBITDA contribution in the Value-add segment from increased volume through
Improved social acceptance of energy-efficient modernizations because of reduced
modernization allowance and increased savings on heating bill
Vonovia is reviewing its Upgrade Building Program and portfolio in light of the new
right subsidy elements for each individual project
regulation to achieve the best possible outcome for our stakeholders by selecting the

Agenda

Vonovia Environment Social Governance

Balanced Stakeholder Approach

Vonovia Environment Social Governance
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
Contribution
to society and
stability of
local
neighborhoods
242 social projects in
our neighborhoods;
Cooperation with
non-profit
organizations to
support tenants in
need
Vonovia Foundation
supports multitude of
social projects
34 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
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 –
we actively
support our
employees in their
development to
become the experts
and leaders of our
industry
Culture & change –
we share a common
culture of diversity,
performance and
appreciation in an
developing
organization that
embraces change

Vonovia Environment Social Governance Vonovia Service App Communication Digital postbox News Feed Micro surveys Transparency Ancillary expenses: online receipts and billing Status of submitted requests Push notifications Self-service Online-booking of repairs Account management Document management Upgrades planned for 2021 Digital rental contract Apartment search Monitoring of heating and water consumption Vonovia's customer service app for tenants and potential tenants Full customer life cycle in one app 135,000 downloads 45,000 users New tenant Potential tenant Existing tenant Self service Transparency Preferred search requests Digital rental contract Cross selling Seamless transformation Apartment search Preferences / profiles Platform potentail

Neighborhoods / Urban Quarters

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"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. This is the right level to manage the megatrends.

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 Neighborhood Development Projects

While each project is different depending on specific local requirements and opportunities, neighborhood development projects usually include energy efficient modernization, construction of new apartments, apartment modernization and general upgrade of the urban quarter's environment.

Support for Social and Community Activities in Our Neighborhoods

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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
Gremberghofen
New football field in
Cologne -
Gremberg
Construction of a new modern and
functional soccer field and youth club with
many sports and vacation offers
The land was made available by Vonovia
free of charge for 10 years
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.
Dementia
Dementia residential
WG
housing
Vonovia cooperates with the service
provider Humanika
and has set up a
dementia home for ten residents.
People receive assistance in coping with
everyday life and, if necessary, medical
care.

Agenda

Highly Robust Governance

Vonovia Environment Social Governance

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

Roadmap

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

Sustainability Performance Index (SPI)
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  • Vonovia has established the Sustainability Performance Index with quantitative, non-financial KPIs to measure sustainability performance in the most relevant areas
  • SPI reporting is audited by our statutory auditor1
  • The SPI is a relevant criterion in the long-term incentive plan for the executive board2 as well as for the leadership group below the executive management
  • To achieve the target of 100%, all six individual targets must be fully achieved
2020
Actuals
2021
Targets
Medium-term
Targets
1 intensity in the portfolio3
CO
2
43.9
(kg CO2e/sqm
p.a.)
Reduction
of at least 2%
<40
(kg CO2e/sqm/p.a.)
2 Average primary energy need of new
constructions
35.7
(kWh/sqm
p.a.)
Substantial
increase4
~33
(kWh/sqm
p.a.)
3 Ratio of senior-friendly apartment
refurbishments among all new lettings3
30.1% ~30% ~30%
SPI 4 Customer satisfaction3 +8.6% In
line with
prior-year level
Avg. increase of
~0.5 %points p.a.
5 Employee satisfaction No survey Slight increase Avg. increase of
~1.0 %point p.a.
6 Workforce gender diversity
(1st
and 2nd
level below top mgt.)5
25.9% In
line with
prior-year level
~26%
~100%

1 Limited assurance. 2 Subject to approval of the new executive management remuneration scheme by the AGM to be held on April 16, 2021. 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.

Recognition of ESG Performance

ESG Ratings and Indices

ESG Ratings

ESG 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.

Vonovia's Sustainability Organization

Vonovi
Vonovia Environment Social Governance

Board of Directors:

Defines sustainability strategy

Sustainability Committee:

  • Meets 3-4 times a year (Management Board / Heads of Sustainability, Communications. Investor Relations and Financial planning & Analysis)
  • Sustainability Agenda Vonovia
  • Decides on strategic directions and sustainability goals

Sustainability Department:

  • Further development of the sustainability strategy & roadmap
  • Defines and monitors sustainability goals
  • Implements sustainability projects
  • Oversees sustainability initiatives
  • Gives impetus and drives initiatives
  • Responsible for reporting, sustainability report

Implementation of sustainability aspects in departments and operational units

Corporate Governance – AGM, Supervisory Board, Management Board

Vonovia Environment Social Governance
  • The duties and authorities of the three governing bodies derive from the SE Regulation, the German Stock Corporation Act and the Articles of Association. In addition, Vonovia is fully in compliance with the German Corporate Governance Code.
  • In the two-tier governance system, the management and monitoring of the business are strictly separated from each other.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

  • Shareholders can exercise their voting rights.
  • Decision making includes the appropriation of profit, discharge of members of the SVB and MB, and capital authorization.

Supervisory Board (SVB)

  • Appoints, supervises and advises MB
  • Examines and adopts the annual financial statements
  • Forms Supervisory Board Committees
  • Fully independent
  • Board profile with all required skills and experience

Fitschen (Chairman)

Burkhard Ulrich Drescher

Prof. Dr. Klaus Rauscher

Dr. Ariane Reinhart

Funck

Clara-Christina Streit

Christian Ulbrich

Dr. Ute Geipel-Faber

Management Board (MB) Two-tier Governance System

  • Jointly accountable for independently managing the business in the best interest of the company and its stakeholders
  • Informs the SVB regularly and comprehensively
  • Develops the company's strategy, coordinates it with the SVB and executes that strategy

CEO Rolf Buch

CRO Arnd Fittkau

CFO Helene von Roeder

CDO Daniel Riedl

Vonovia Sustainability Presentation. page 36

Hildegard Müller

EU Taxonomy

Sustainable finance / EU Taxonomy – EU classification framework for sustainable investments to redirect future investments streams

  • Vonovia refurbishment of around 3% rate in line with EU requirement
  • Relevant screening criteria for real estate/construction:
    • Energetic renovation: reduction of primary energy demand of at least 30% compared to status before renovation – local standards GEG
    • new construction: primary energy demand must be lower than 20% than national net-zero-energy-building (NZEB); in Germany = GEG / EnEV 2016
    • acquisitions & ownership of buildings: latest version refers to performance of buildings with EPC A
    • DNSH ( "do not significant harm criteria" ) to be defined in more detail and based on in place management-systems
  • Reporting processes need to be aligned with taxonomy criteria Taxonomy compatibility expected to differ strongly with respect to CAPEX or turnover
  • Timeframe of Taxonomy implementation needs to be clearer 2021 needs to be a transition year to prepare

Vonovia's Approach to Climate Action Reflects the TCFD Recommendations

Vonovia Environment Social Governance

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
Strategy CO
reduction in building stock & construction defined as major drivers for business strategy
2
High modernization rate of ≥ 3% p.a. and fuel-switch to renewable energies
Scenario modelling of climate pathways together with Fraunhofer
Society
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
1.147 mn
t CO
e in portfolio in 2019 (scopes 1,2,3 acc. to GHG protocol)
2
Targets:
GHG neutral building stock until 2050
CO
-intensity of 30-35 kg/m²/a until 2030
2
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