GRESB – GRI – CSRD – EU Taxonomy

Energo’s ESG Expertise: From Strategy to Verified Performance

Energo Group is a GRESB Partner and one of the leading ESG and sustainability engineering consultancies in the region, supporting real estate owners, investors, and developers across the full ESG spectrum.

🔗 More about GRESB: https://www.gresb.com/partners/energo/

What does it mean to be a GRESB Partner?

GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) is the world’s leading ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investors.

Being a GRESB Partner means that Energo:

• has proven expertise in the GRESB Assessment methodology,
• actively supports clients during the annual reporting cycle (April–May),
• helps translate ESG requirements into structured, auditable, and comparable data,
• and, crucially, goes beyond reporting by linking results to concrete technical and operational improvements.

This timing is particularly important now, as companies are preparing ESG data for the previous reporting year in order to participate in the upcoming GRESB assessment cycle.

Engineering-driven ESG: our key differentiator

Energo is not a “reporting-only” ESG consultant. We are an engineering-led company, which allows us to:

• deeply understand both GRESB indicators and the technical origin of ESG data (energy systems, HVAC, water, building performance),
• support clients not only in how to report, but in how to improve ESG performance year over year,
• act as a one-stop shop: ESG strategy → technical solutions → implementation → reporting.

Our team consists of hands-on engineers and sustainability experts, with decades of experience and thousands of square meters of certified buildings (LEED, WELL, DGNB, Minergie, etc.).

Proven ESG progress, year after year

Within the GRESB framework, Energo-supported clients have achieved:

• continuous improvement of ESG scores,
• higher star ratings year over year,
• and a clear transition from compliance-driven reporting to strategic ESG performance management.

This demonstrates that our approach delivers measurable, long-term results, not just short-term compliance.

GRI: first movers in the region with a verified track record

• support the development of a full ESG strategy and sustainability for reporting in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI),and actively support the achievement of the GRI Service Mark, a unique recognition in the regional market.

🔗 More about GRI: https://www.globalreporting.org

 

The GRI Service Mark confirms that:

• the sustainability report has been prepared in line with GRI Standards,
• the reporting process is transparent, structured, and internationally aligned,
• and the organization follows recognized global best practices.

Energo has successfully supported the achievement of the GRI Service Mark for  three consecutive years, underlining a consistent and credible ESG reporting approach.

CSRD & EU Taxonomy: readiness for the new regulatory era

Energo has been actively working for several years on:

• EU Taxonomy alignment and analysis
• preparation and structuring of CSRD-compliant ESG reports,
• integration of ESG data across financial, technical, and operational levels.

Our team includes CSRD-certified professionals, meaning specialists trained to:

• interpret and apply the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD),
• translate regulatory requirements into practical reporting structures,
• ensure consistency between sustainability strategy, KPIs, and disclosures.

This positions Energo as a trusted partner for companies preparing for mandatory ESG reporting under EU regulation.

CSRD Professional – Level 3 Certification

Marija Golubović has achieved the CSRD Professional – Level 3 certification issued by the CSRD Institute. This advanced qualification demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), including double materiality assessment, ESG governance frameworks, and alignment with the EU Taxonomy. The certification confirms her capability to support organizations in understanding regulatory requirements, structuring sustainability data, and integrating environmental and climate-related performance into compliant corporate reporting processes.

Recognised by clients and the market

Energo’s role has also been publicly recognised by clients.
In a recent interview, Sanja Rubiša from MPC Properties explicitly referred to Energo in the context of:

• sustainability certifications,
• ESG strategy development,
• and long-term collaboration in the field of sustainable real estate.

In summary:
Energo combines engineering expertise, ESG strategy, and regulatory knowledge into a single, integrated ESG offering — supporting clients from GRESB and GRI to CSRD and EU Taxonomy, with verified results and continuous improvement.

• Renewable fuels
• Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
• Energy efficiency
• Climate risk
• Water management
• Recycling processes
• Emergency preparedness

• Health and safety
• Woking conditions
• Employee benefits
• Diversity and inclusion
• Human rights
• Impact on local communities

• Ethical standards
• Board diversity and governance
• Steakholder engagment
• Shareholder rights
• Pay for performance

Environmental criteria consider how a company protects the environment and mitigates climate change.

Criteria may include energy use, direct and indirect GHG emissions, pollution, waste management, conservation of natural resources, treatment of animals, compliance with environmental regulations and the impact on water. Attention to environmental criteria is not limited to the company alone, but can also include examining the company supply chain.

Social criteria examine how a company manages relationships with direct and indirect stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities in which it operates.

This can include a range of social indicators such as: inclusiveness and diversity, remuneration, career opportunities, respect for the health and safety of employees, compatibility between work and private life. In addition to employment, the social criteria also examine corporate ethics and the impact the company has on the community in which it is based

Governance criteria ensure a company pursues integrity and diversification in selecting its leadership and is accountable to its shareholders.

They promote policies and procedures that guarantee accurate and transparent accounting methods, the absence of conflicts of interest, and illegal behavior. Thanks to our almost twenty years of experience in the field of sustainability applied to real estate investments, we can support you in the ESG assessment of your company and your activities, suggesting the most effective strategies to maximize.

Contact us to request a workshop to understand all the opportunities and benefits of adopting sustainable ESG strategies