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Zug, 14 October 2025
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Varia US Properties achieves its most successful GRESB rating to date
In 2025, Varia US Properties was evaluated for the fourth time by the influential Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). This annual assessment is guided by what investors and the real estate industry consider to be material issues in the sustainability performance of property investments; the data is used by capital providers and asset managers worldwide to benchmark investments across portfolios.
The 2025 Benchmark Report for Standing Investments results showed its so far strongest performance of Varia US in terms of Environmental, Social and Governance dimensions:
- With the benchmark score of 89/100 and again a 4-star rating, Varia US achieved its strongest GRESB result so far (2024: 87/100, 2023: 83/100, 2022: 64/100).
- For the third time in a row, Varia US outperformed its peer group’s average benchmark (2025: 84/100, 2024: 81/100, 2023: 79/100).
- In comparison with the peer group, Varia US ranked 2nd out of 10 in the “US Listed Multifamily” category in 2025, improving from 3rd in 2024, 4th in 2023 and 8th in 2022.
- Varia US has made notable year-on-year progress in key areas, including asset-level water withdrawal and energy performance: For instance, total like-for-like water performance improved by 4.8% and tenant-controlled energy performance improved by 2.4%. Furthermore, renewable energy consumption increased by 41% and electric vehicle charging consumption grew by 150%. In addition, ENERGY STAR Performance Certification was achieved for 55% of the portfolio. These results significantly outperform benchmarks and demonstrate the Company’s leadership in sustainability.
The separate 2025 Sector Insight for Residential and Public Disclosure report results showed additional strong performance:
- Varia US achieved a rank of 1st of 9 to listed residential-focused peers and achieved a Performance Score of 60/70, outperforming the residential average of 52 and benchmark average of 55.
- Varia US maintained a Public Disclosure Score of “A” for the 4th consecutive year.
Thomas Stanchak, Managing Director of Sustainability at Stoneweg US, the asset manager of Varia US Properties, comments: “Our strongest GRESB performance to date reflects more than comprehensive ESG data and disclosure. It proves Varia US has the agility and discipline to accomplish difficult things and improve performance year after year. That mindset positions the Company to deliver lasting value for investors.”
The “GRESB Real Estate Benchmark Report 2025” as well as further information about the ESG strategy and initiatives of Varia US are available on the Company’s website at variausproperties.com/esg-vision-strategy/ . More insights about GRESB can be found on gresb.com .
Key dates
Q3 2025 Update 27 November 2025
Annual Report 2025 31 March 2026
Ordinary General Meeting 2026 30 April 2026
Contact Juerg Staehelin, IRF Reputation; Phone: +41 43 244 81 51, E-mail: [email protected]
**About Varia US Properties AG
**Varia US Properties AG is a Swiss based real estate company exclusively investing in U.S. multifamily housing with a main focus on secondary and tertiary markets. Established in 2015, the Company acquires, holds, transitions and repositions properties in the boundaries of metropolitan regions of the U.S. in order to secure rental income and value growth. More information: www.variausproperties.com
**Disclaimer
**This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning Varia US Properties AG and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of Varia US Properties AG to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Varia US Properties AG is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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