Sustainability at Estama

As an employee-owned business, our commitment to sustainability is closely connected to our ownership structure and the values that underpin Estama.

We believe that employee ownership creates a stronger sense of shared responsibility, accountability and pride in the work we do. Our people are not simply employees; they have a collective stake in the long-term success of our business and the positive impact we make.

This encourages us to think beyond short-term outcomes and focus on building a responsible, resilient and sustainable business for the future.

Our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure also reinforces our commitment to good governance, transparency, collaboration and the wellbeing and development of our people, all of which are fundamental elements of our wider ESG approach.

By empowering our team to take ownership of their decisions and the properties they manage, we aim to embed sustainability throughout our organisation, ensuring that environmental and social responsibility is not simply driven by policy, but embraced by our people.

For us, employee ownership and sustainability share the same principle: taking collective responsibility for creating a better future.

At Estama, we believe sustainability must be demonstrated through meaningful action, not simply words or commitments.

We are committed to avoiding greenwashing and instead focusing on practical, achievable and measurable improvements across our managed portfolio.

To support this commitment, we have developed our own ESG Matrix, Scorecard and Delivery Framework, providing a structured approach to assessing performance, identifying opportunities, setting priorities and monitoring progress.

This ensures that sustainability is not treated as a standalone initiative, but is integrated into the day-to-day management and long-term strategy of the properties entrusted to us.

We recognise that sustainability is a continuous journey, and that there is always more we can do. Through collaboration with our clients, occupiers, service partners and local communities, we are committed to continually challenging ourselves, improving our performance and making a positive difference.

Our ambition is simple: to leave the buildings, places and communities we manage better than we found them.

We understand that every property and portfolio faces different environmental, social and governance challenges. Our approach is therefore practical, commercially informed and tailored to the individual needs of each asset and client.

We work closely with our clients to translate sustainability ambitions into achievable strategies and measurable outcomes, balancing environmental responsibility with operational performance and long-term asset value.

Our comprehensive ESG and sustainability services include:

• ESG Audits and Assessments – Evaluating current performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• ESG Asset Strategy and Reporting – Developing clear objectives, measurable targets and transparent reporting.
• Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) – Managing regulatory compliance and improvement strategies.
• ESG Due Diligence – Identifying environmental and social risks and opportunities.
• Sustainable Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) – Integrating sustainability into building maintenance and investment planning.
• Sustainability and Net Zero Action Plans – Developing practical pathways to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impacts.
• EPC Management and Strategy – Improving energy performance and supporting future regulatory compliance.
• Building Optimisation – Enhancing building efficiency and reducing energy consumption and operating costs.
• BREEAM Support – Supporting environmental assessments and certification.
• Social Impact and Reporting – Delivering and measuring positive outcomes for local communities.
• Utilities Optimisation and Reporting – Monitoring consumption, identifying efficiencies and reducing waste.
• Corporate ESG Governance and Reporting – Supporting responsible management, accountability and transparent reporting.

Through these services, we help our clients move beyond compliance and make sustainability an integral part of their property investment and management strategies.