Goldbeck Sustainability Consulting acted as an independent auditor to support the BREEAM certification of a comprehensively revitalised logistics property in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, North Rhine-Westphalia. The property, owned by investment and asset manager Scantum DW GmbH, achieved a 'Very Good' rating under the BREEAM DE In-Use Part 1 system. The asset forms part of the portfolio of the EPISO 6 fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners and is operationally managed by Scantum.
The logistics complex comprises three warehouses of approximately 10,000 square metres each, as well as a directly adjoining two-storey office building with around 1,000 square metres of gross floor area. Because the individual structures date from different construction years, the existing buildings had heterogeneous technical characteristics prior to the construction works. In the course of the measures, Goldbeck converted the former single-tenant site into a flexible property suitable for up to five separate rental units.
Energy upgrades and targeted ESG measures
Goldbeck's sustainability experts carried out an assessment of the existing stock prior to the start of construction works, identified the achievable certification level, and formulated a package of measures to improve environmental performance. Goldbeck was also responsible for executing the construction works as the revitalisation partner.
- —Replacement of the heating system and conversion to heat pumps
- —Energy-efficiency refurbishment of the building envelope, including the replacement of windows and facade elements
- —Complete conversion of lighting installations to energy-saving LED technology
- —Optimisation of the metering concept and installation of water-saving sanitary fittings
Alongside the energy upgrades, a flood and natural hazard analysis was conducted, hazardous materials were professionally remediated, and the load-bearing structures and technical components were upgraded. In addition, each warehouse was provided with newly fitted staff facilities.
Confirmed sustainability performance and long-term management
Michaela Föller, head of department at Goldbeck Sustainability Consulting, emphasised that rising ESG requirements and scarce land availability have brought the upgrade of existing logistics properties to the forefront. Defining economically viable measures early on enabled the successful certification outcome. Vincent Schneider, co-founder and managing partner at Scantum DW GmbH, stated that the 'Very Good' rating creates transparency and underlines the significant value-creation potential of systematic existing-property revitalisation in the logistics sector.
The company remains involved with the site following completion of the construction works. Since February 2025, Goldbeck Property Services has been responsible for commercial and technical property management. The manager will handle reporting, budget planning, tenant communication, and contract management using the property data compiled during the project.
