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Combining development with conviction.
As real estate developers, we bear a special responsibility for shaping our living spaces. Through our daily work, we aim to foster a pluralistic society and create an atmosphere of acceptance and openness â regardless of nationality, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or worldview. We are aware of the significant importance of diversity in the real estate industry and embrace the associated social responsibility. Therefore, we promote diversity in practice and ensure equal opportunities and diversity. Discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
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Our ESG commitment
For over 30 years, we have been living the ESG values of environmental action, social responsibility, and trustworthy corporate governance. Our mission is to give places and projects a new dimension while acting with both economic and sustainable responsibility toward the society in which we live and work.
In this way, through critical dialogue, our view of projects gains new perspectives and opens up to the interests of others. Our organizational culture is characterized by mutual respect and appreciation. COPROâs corporate tradition includes a commitment to social projects around our locations in Berlin and Stuttgart, as well as the promotion of young artists. We aim to act transparently and sustainably, continuously improving ourselves in line with ESG values.
Environmental
Ecological action
- CO2-reduced construction
- Innovative building methods such as modular wooden construction
- Material use in line with the principles of Circular Economy
- Resource-efficient operation
- Minimizing energy and water consumption
- Regular renovations and modernizations, including integration of renewable energies
- Waste reduction and recycling
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Social
Social Responsibility
- Rent-reduced spaces for social and cultural institutions as well as small businesses
- No sale or lease to ethically questionable companies or individuals
- Inquiry into problematic and ecological information from potential tenants, service providers, and suppliers
- Support for social and cultural projects
- Tolerant and healthy work environment
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Governance
Trustworthy Management
- Transparency towards investors, stakeholders, and political entities
- Transparent reporting on planning and development
- Early engagement with the neighborhood and other project stakeholders
- Use of innovative and resource-optimizing IT platforms, including comprehensive data protection
- Zero tolerance for corruption, nepotism, and discrimination
Taking responsibility, showing commitment
At COPRO, responsibility isn't just a principle â it's part of how we work. Through active involvement in industry associations, certifications, and community-focused initiatives, we commit to sustainable, value-driven practices that shape a better future for our industry and society.
Membership associations and forums
It is our concern to help shape current developments in the real estate industry so that a meaningful overall picture emerges. In associations and forums we find the necessary exchange, share our knowledge and benefit from permanent education.
ICG-Institut
The Institute for Corporate Governance in the German Real Estate Industry (ICG) has been working since its founding in 2002 to support the real estate industry in its professionalization efforts. To this end, the ICG has developed principles for value-oriented and sustainable corporate governance in the real estate sector. COPRO has been a member since October 2019.
Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz
The German Foundation for Monument Protection (Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz) is the largest private initiative for the preservation of historical monuments in Germany. Since 1985, it has been working creatively, with sound expertise, and independently to preserve endangered architectural monuments of all kinds. Its holistic approach is unique and ranges from the emergency rescue of endangered monuments and educational programs for schools and youth to the nationwide "Open Monument Day" event.
Diversity in Architecture
"Diversity in Architecture e.V." is a registered non-profit association with the overarching goal of promoting diversity in architecture. As a first step, the association established the international biennial divia award, first presented in 2023, which aims to highlight the achievements of women in architecture. Marc F. Kimmich is a co-founder and trustee of the association, and COPRO sponsors both the association and the divia award 2023, which will be presented again in 2025.
DGNB
The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) is Europe's largest network for sustainable building. What unites all DGNB members is their interest in and commitment to actively promoting greater sustainability in the construction and real estate industries. The association collaborates with numerous national and international partners and supports a wide range of initiatives dedicated to increasing sustainability in the built environment.
IWS Stuttgart
The Stuttgart Real Estate Industry Association (IWS) aims to promote Stuttgart as a real estate location, collect, disseminate, and present relevant market data, and promote corporate governance. Its responsibilities also include awarding the Stuttgart Real Estate Award and presenting the association at national and international real estate trade fairs and forums.
EX-EBS
EBS Business School, the oldest private business school in Germany, has been training leaders with an international perspective since 1971. EX-EBS is the alumni network of former students of the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel.
Immobilienverband Deutschland
The German Real Estate Association (IVD), together with its members, is committed to contributing to the sustainable functioning of the real estate market. The IVD advocates for the effective promotion and safeguarding of its members' freedom and economic success in their professional practice.
Social commitment
We support social projects to promote a more tolerant and just society. Mutual respect and an awareness of the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized groups are central to our commitment.
El Colegio del Cuerpo
El Colegio del Cuerpo was founded over 20 years ago by Ălvaro Restrepo and Marie France Delieuvin in Cartagena, Colombia. The non-profit academy offers training in contemporary dance to displaced and marginalized children, based on the belief that dance is an important form of expression as it inherently embodies posture and dignity. Over 8,500 children and young people have already participated in the training programs at Colegio del Cuerpo. Through dance, self-awareness and self-respect are promoted, fostering a sense of mutual respect. Colegio del Cuerpo educates for peace through art.
Freundeskreis Kambodscha e.V.
In Cambodia, 11 million out of a total population of 16 million live in poverty and lack access to clean drinking water. The Freundeskreis Kambodscha e.V. addresses this issue and has turned the idea of "Water and Life for People" into reality.
As a non-profit organization, it has been actively involved since October 2015, with great dedication from volunteers, converting donations 1:1 into practical aid in the form of wells.
COPRO has supported this wonderful work, allowing the total number of wells to be increased to 360.
More information about the local aid can be found on the website freundeskreis-kambodscha.org/de/, and under the "Project" section, COPRO is listed as one of the donors.
We wish continued success and many more supporters to all the initiators!
Tennisclub Doggenburg eV
The TC-Doggenburg is a traditional tennis club in Stuttgart and has the largest tennis youth department in the Stuttgart metropolitan area, with over 250 young members. COPRO is proud to support the TCD in its socially integrative youth work and its special youth promotion concept.
Cultural commitment
We are convinced that art and culture are fundamental needs of our society and are of the utmost importance for a future-oriented economy grounded in freedom and responsibility. Through our commitment to the arts, we aim to give young artists the space to create and to foster a vibrant art scene that inspires reflection and debate.
La Biennale Mutualities
The 17th International Architecture Biennale in Venice was open from May 22 to November 21, 2021. COPRO is a proud supporter of the experimental accompanying exhibition "Mutualities", curated by Sonja Berthold and Dietmar Leyk. Mutualities explores the interactions between people, nature, and digital technology in our shared urban spaces.
Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz
Die "Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz" ist die gröĂte private Initiative fĂŒr Denkmalpflege in Deutschland. Sie setzt sich seit 1985 kreativ, fachlich fundiert und unabhĂ€ngig fĂŒr den Erhalt bedrohter Baudenkmale aller Arten ein. DIhr ganzheitlicher Ansatz ist einzigartig und reicht von der Notfall-Rettung gefĂ€hrdeter Denkmale, pĂ€dagogischen Schul- und Jugendprogrammen bis hin zur bundesweiten Aktion "Tag des offenen Denkmals".
Karajan Academy
The Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra goes back to the initiative of Herbert von Karajan, who in the early 1970s had the idea of organizing the training of orchestral talent in an academy. Thus, an opportunity was created for outstanding young musicians to perfect themselves in the company of top musicians.
Unvollendete Metropole - 100 Years of Urban Planning for Greater Berlin
In the last 100 years, Berlin has changed and been reinvented under various influences. COPRO is a sponsor of the initiative "Unvollendete Metropole - 100 Jahre GroĂ-Berlin" and, in this context, supports the international urban planning competition "Berlin-Brandenburg 2070".
EHF 2010 â Artist Support Program of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Recognizing art and culture, as well as supporting selected, particularly talented contemporary young artists, is the mission of the non-profit foundation EHF 2010, the artist support program of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.