SWSG Certified to We Impact Level 2
A first for the housing industry: Stuttgart Housing and Urban Development Corporation (SWSG) is the first housing company in Germany to meet the requirements of Level 2 of the We Impact Standard. The independent audit of its sustainability management system highlights what the organization is already putting into practice: a structured approach to sustainability management that integrates environmental, social, and governance aspects with economic activity.
With over 20,000 rental units under its own management, SWSG is one of Germany’s largest municipal housing companies. Its stated goal is to provide affordable, livable housing and to enhance Stuttgart’s appeal as a place to live. As part of an independent audit, SWSG underwent an assessment of its sustainability management. The result: SWSG meets the strict requirements of the We Impact Standard Level 2 and is thus the first housing company in Germany to be awarded the sustainability certificate.
The audit was conducted as a combined process: a parallel certification process in accordance with the EMAS environmental management standard and the We Impact Level 2 sustainability management standard, which builds upon it. The audit was carried out by independent, accredited environmental verifiers with additional We Impact certification.
Dr. Mathieu Riegger, Head of Energy & Sustainability at SWSG, emphasizes: “The We Impact certification is an important milestone for us. It confirms our commitment to sustainability and demonstrates that we systematically and transparently integrate environmental, social, and governance aspects into our business processes. A clear example of this is the successful implementation of our ambitious climate strategy, which consistently focuses not only on the goal of climate neutrality but also on affordable housing.”
Through its forward-thinking approach, SWSG is laying a solid foundation for future sustainability requirements. By making sustainable investments in its housing portfolio, it is pursuing its Climate Mission 2035.
We warmly congratulate SWSG on its certification and are delighted to welcome it to the We Impact Community.
