Rockfield's investment funds actively engage in the prestigious GRESB benchmark, the leading global ESG benchmark for real assets. In 2023, Rockfield's housing funds maintained their exemplary performance, receiving a distinguished five-star rating. The DSYPH and DULV funds, which collectively manage around 3,500 operational homes, achieved an impressive score of 90 out of 100 points. This score not only marks an improvement from their 2022 performance but also places Rockfield's funds in the upper echelon of participants. In the sustainability assessment, these funds ranked within the top 15% of the 157 European housing funds involved. Additionally, their performance significantly surpassed the average GRESB score, which stood at 75, underscoring Rockfield's commitment to sustainability and excellence in its operations.
"We are very proud of our efforts that have led to this excellent score," said Luc Platenburg, CFO of Rockfield. "Both the energy footprint and greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced, and our improved data coverage helps in monitoring these aspects."
The five-star status is the highest achievable rating within GRESB, signifying that DSYPH and DULV are among the top 20% best-performing funds worldwide participating in the benchmark.
The GRESB Real Estate benchmark assesses the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios and their managers worldwide. In 2023, approximately 2,100 real estate entities participated, collectively managing $7.2 trillion in assets across 75 countries.