Our Commitment
As an active member of industry associations and expert working groups, we are committed to shaping the development of the impact investing market. We take pride in being part of various networks, sharing our expertise with other key players, and collaborating on solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
Our memberships and participation in industry associations are a core element of our corporate philosophy, which is built on collaboration and continuous learning.
Federal Initiative For Impact Investing - Bundesinitiative Impact Investing (BIII)
Since March 2021, we have been an active member of the Bundesinitiative Impact Investing, an initiative dedicated to building a strong impact investing ecosystem. Since 2021, we have held the co-leadership of the Real Estate Working Group (Tanja Volksheimer) and since early 2025, we also held the co-leadership of the Impact Measurement and Management Working Group (Arne Rittershaus). From February 2022 through the end of 2024, we were also represented at the board level of the initiative by Sophie Kazmierczak.
Our goal is not only to make impact investing accessible to institutional investors but also to embed it in people’s minds. With this in mind, we are actively shaping and advancing the academic, professional, and societal discourse around impact investing.
As part of our engagement with the Bundesinitiative, we contribute to the development of discussion and position papers, gather best practice examples, and drive networking among key stakeholders in the sector.
Since its founding, the initiative has grown to over 100 member organizations, including private investors, family offices, foundations, investment and fund managers, microfinance institutions, banks, insurance companies, institutional investors, consulting firms, and researchers.
bundesinitiative-impact-investing.deFederal Association for Alternative Investments
The Bundesverband Alternative Investments e.V. (BAI) is the cross-asset and cross-product industry association representing the interests of the alternative investments sector in Germany. The association advocates for fair regulatory frameworks, promotes awareness of alternative investments, and represents the industry's interests in political and regulatory discussions.
Through our collaboration with BAI, we actively contribute to various discussions on sustainable finance, ensuring that our expertise and insights help shape the evolving landscape.
By regularly participating in the "BAI Roundtable on PAI Reporting under SFDR", we help establish a strong foundation for ongoing regulatory compliance.
Additionally, we are actively involved in the Sustainable Finance & ESG working group, as well as the Impact Investing & Alternative Investments working group, which is particularly relevant to our core activities.
bvai.deUN Principles for Responsible Investment
Since April 2021, we have been proud signatories of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The PRI is an UN-supported investor network that has developed six principles for responsible investing.
These principles serve as a guiding framework for our business practices, committing us to sustainability in all our economic activities.
By signing the PRI in 2021, we reaffirmed our commitment to implementing sustainable business practices in a comprehensive and transparent manner.
unpri.org
URBAN LAND INSTITUT (ULI) PRODUCT COUNCIL SCHULE
The ULI (Urban Land Institute) is a global, member-driven research and educational organization dedicated to fostering dialogue on sustainable urban development and real estate matters. In close collaboration with the public sector, it seeks to continuously enhance the quality of life in cities and communities. We are an active member of the Product Council School working group.
germany.uli.org
