The presentation offers fascinating insights into the ESG strategy of one of Germany’s largest housing companies, managing 167,000 apartments. The focus lies on managing the existing housing stock—not new construction—and pursuing an ambitious climate path: halving CO₂ emissions by 2030, reaching climate neutrality by 2045.
Instead of rigid regulations, the speaker advocates for greater flexibility and a spirit of innovation—demonstrating how the company is developing future-ready solutions through pilot projects, smart technologies (e.g. intelligent thermostats, air-to-air heat pumps), and serial refurbishment. Particularly exciting: using wastewater heat and involving tenants to help reduce energy consumption.
Ulrike Janssen provides valuable impulses for what real climate transition in existing buildings can look like—beyond theoretical models.
Ulrike Janssen…
…has been Managing Director of LEG Immobilien Group since 2019, responsible for the areas of Technology and Energy. After studying business administration with a focus on real estate management at the University of Leipzig, she began her career in consulting before taking on senior roles in property management at companies such as Jones Lang LaSalle. At LEG Wohnen NRW GmbH, she leads a team responsible for the technical management of properties, including modernization, renovations, and energy management. Janssen is particularly committed to sustainable housing concepts and the transition toward climate neutrality. She also actively supports diversity and female leadership within the real estate industry.
