Governance

Good governance and responsible business practices are essential to DW Property. They ensure that DW Property operates in a transparent, accountable, and ethical manner. Through clear roles, reliable reporting, and careful risk management, the interests of our shareholders, tenants, and other stakeholders are protected, and our strategy is safeguarded.

Without good governance, it is difficult to achieve our environmental objectives, and without good governance, social initiatives are destined to fail. It helps to strengthen our ESG performance as a whole and serves as the driving force behind our Environmental and Social performance. It ensures that we are able to actually achieve our ESG goals. Good governance creates a stable, sustainable, and future‑proof organization.

Risk Management

Identifying and managing risks, including environmental and social risks, is important to protect the value and returns of our real estate portfolios. For DW Property, this means actively monitoring market developments, the technical condition of properties, tenant quality, and compliance with laws and regulations. By timely identifying and managing risks such as vacancy, value depreciation, maintenance backlogs, and changing ESG requirements, our portfolios remain future‑proof. This enables us to generate reliable income and prevent unforeseen issues.

Compliance Framework

Our Compliance Framework ensures that we always act fairly, transparently, and responsibly. It describes how we comply with laws and regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards. Through clear responsibilities, internal controls, training programs, and reporting procedures, we ensure that risks are identified and managed in a timely manner. In this way, we protect our organization, employees, and stakeholders, and remain reliable and future‑proof.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct provides guidance on how we collaborate, conduct business, and interact with one another. We value integrity, respect, and transparency, and expect everyone to comply with laws, regulations, and ethical standards. From fair business practices and careful handling of data to a safe and inclusive working environment, our Code of Conduct helps us to be a reliable and professional organization.

Policies

In addition to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Framework includes the following policy documents:

  • IT and Data Security Policy
  • Data Protection Policy
  • Anti‑Bribery and Corruption Policy
  • Whistleblowing Policy
  • ESG Policy
  • Office Security and Health & Safety Policy

Reporting

DW Property has implemented various reporting and monitoring structures. We report openly and transparently on our performance, risks, and strategy. We continuously work to further professionalize our reporting and improve the quality of our disclosures. To safeguard the integrity and reliability of the reported data, we have this information verified by third parties.

We report on our financial and sustainability performance in various ways:

  • The Annual Report
  • Our ESG Report
  • The GRESB Real Estate Benchmark Report