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J.P. Morgan Global ESG Conference
March 24, 2021

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| 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.

| 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. 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 |
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| Uniquely Positioned |
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. 2 To be proposed to the Annual General Meeting on April 16, 2021.
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance | |
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| s s e n si u B e r |
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 |
1.63 1.30 1.00 0.95 0.94 0.74 0.67 2013 2014 2015 |
2.38 2.25 2.06 1.90 1.692 1.57 1.44 1.32 1.12 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021(E) Recurring cash earnings ("FFO")1 Dividend |
| o C c ni a g r O |
Investment 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 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) |
| c ti s ni u |
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 88 IPO Sales |
416 5 319 Acq. New construction 2020 |
| 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 |
80 60 40 20 0 Jul-13 Nov-13 Mar-14 Jul-14 Nov-14 Mar-15 Jul-15 Nov-15 Mar-16 VNA share price |
Jul-16 Nov-16 Mar-17 Jul-17 Nov-17 Mar-18 Jul-18 Nov-18 Mar-19 Jul-19 Nov-19 Mar-20 Jul-20 Nov-20 Mar-21 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.
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance |
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| 2020 Actuals |
2021 Guidance |
Mid-term Outlook |
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| 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.



An increasing part of the population is moving into urban areas
Ca. 1/3 of greenhouse gas emissions are related to real estate
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.


| A1 | A home at a fair rental level |
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| 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 |


~3% avg. annual modernization rate - CO2 Intensity: 30-35 kg CO2 /sqm by 2030.
Annual reduction average primary energy need - ~33 (kWh/sqm p.a.)
Expansion of wildflower meadows to 100,000 sqm and 100 insect habitats.
Ratio of senior-friendly apartment refurbishments among all new lettings - ~30%
Increase customer satisfaction (Customer Satisfaction Index, CSI) - ~0.5 %points p.a.
Increase employee satisfaction - ~1.0 %point p.a.
Increase in the proportion of women in the top two management levels below the Management Board - ~26%


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. page 14


Energy consumption (kWh/sqm)
1

295
424
5,652 MWh
Solar power generation
7,324 MWh

| 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



| Level | Measure | ||
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| Apartment | 1 | Implementation of measures that do not involve any structural intervention, e.g., optimized heating system settings |
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| 2 | Digitalization of buildings and apartments, e.g., to feature smart meters |
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| Building | 3 | Energy-efficient refurbishment, e.g., measures relating to the building shells and heating systems |
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| 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 |
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| 9 | Promotion of biodiversity |

Vonovia Environment Social Governance



85% of new constructions with
energy efficiency class A / KfW 55 standard



financed

| Use of Proceeds | Process for Project Evaluation and Selection |
Management of Proceeds | Reporting |
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| 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 |


| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance | |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
Three essentials
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance | ||
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| 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 |

| 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 |
| 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
"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
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)
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.

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 Gremberghofen |
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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 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. |


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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
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 | Environment | Social | Governance |
| 2020 Actuals |
2021 Targets |
Medium-term Targets |
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| 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.) |
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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.) |
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| 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. |
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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% | |
| ~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.
ESG Ratings and Indices

ESG Ratings

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.
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| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance |
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Defines sustainability strategy
Implementation of sustainability aspects in departments and operational units
| Vonovia | Environment | Social | Governance |
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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

CEO Rolf Buch
CRO Arnd Fittkau

CFO Helene von Roeder

CDO Daniel Riedl
Vonovia Sustainability Presentation. page 36
Hildegard Müller
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 |
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| 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 |
| Disclaimer | |
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Vonovia Environment Social Governance
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Tables and diagrams may include rounding effects. Per-share numbers for 2013 and 2014 are TERP-adjusted.
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