iqbi facilitated the strategic integration of Rhino and Zig Real Estate.
Building: “Het Dok” in Amsterdam
Number of apartments: 449
Residents have reduced utility consumption by 39% by participating in Bouwinvest’s (ESG) Energy Saving Game.
Problem (Users/Customers)
The real estate industry faces increasing demands for digital services and sustainable practices. Property owners and tenants need efficient ways to manage and monitor utility consumption, reduce carbon footprints, and ensure compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Additionally, there is a need for improved awareness, higher tenant engagement and streamlined operational processes for real estate managers.
Solution
Together, iqbi and its client Bouwinvest implemented and set up the Energy Saving Game, utilising the technologies provided by Rhino and Zig Real Estate. Residents of “Het Dok” in Amsterdam were invited to join the ESGame, by permitting to collect and analyse their energy data. This data is critical for providing Bouwinvest and its residents with feedback on their consumption habits and identifying areas for improvement.
This enabled both residents and property managers to gain actionable insights into their energy usage patterns. These insights are linked and displayed in their resident app from Zig Real Estate. The challenge was to consume 10% less than the average usage, of similar households, each month. The resident who saved the most energy during the ESGame won a 1000-euro voucher for a weekend away.
In total, the residents saved up to 40% compared to the average usage of similar households! With that, the goal of encouraging residents to be more sustainable by providing insight into their consumption was proudly reached. This comprehensive solution addressed the real estate industry’s need for sustainable practices and efficient utility management. The collaborative integration of technologies resulted in significant utility consumption reductions and heightened awareness among residents, showcasing the potential of integrated ESG strategies for all stakeholders in the
real estate sector.
For the Owner
- Enhanced Property Value: Increase the value of properties by promoting energy- efficient practices and sustainability, making properties more attractive to environmentally-conscious tenants. This strategy aligns with global trends in decarbonising real estate.
- Sustainable Investment: Align with global sustainability trends, making investments more future-proof and socially responsible. This approach is crucial for ESG compliance and sustainable investment strategies.
For Property Managers
- Centralised Data and Processes: Enhance operational efficiency by integrating Rhino’s real-time utility software into Zig Real Estate’s platform, enabling iqbi to automate ESG data management.
- Improved Customer Satisfaction: Streamline operations and provide better service to tenants by having all relevant data in one place, enabling digital services for real estate.
For Tenants
- Utility Monitoring: Provide tenants with the ability to monitor their utility consumption through a trusted application, increasing awareness and control over their energy usage. Real-time utility data and smart metering solutions are essential for this process.
- Gamification for Sustainability: Engage tenants with gamification features that encourage sustainability efforts, helping them reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprints in a fun and interactive way. This approach enhances tenant engagement and promotes sustainable practices.
Result
The successful implementation of the ESGame by Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors for their apartment complex Het Dok in Amsterdam has led to:
- Improved tenant engagement through real-time utility consumption monitoring and gamification elements.
- Enhanced sustainability efforts, contributing to a reduction in the carbon footprint. Tenants that used the iqbi energy module in the ZIG tenant app, reduced their consumption by 39%
- Better ESG reporting and informed decision-making for investors, asset managers, and tenants with help of iqbi.
- Increased customer satisfaction and operational efficiency for real estate organizations.
Ron Seesing, Director of Commercial Real Estate at Zig Real Estate, expressed enthusiasm for the integration: “Tenants can now monitor their consumption while being challenged on their footprint with gamification features right in the application they already trust.”
Purpose of Companies
Iqbi is a full-service ESG data consultant that helps real estate companies automate data collection and achieve sustainability goals. They collect, visualise, analyse, and monitor ESG data directly from all types of meters. The unique combination of hardware, software, and consultancy, focused on achieving an optimal ESG score, ensures that sustainability, ESG reporting, and submetering for simple and transparent service cost settlements; Their clients, spread across 11 EU countries, are fully relieved of these tasks.
Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors B.V. specialises in managing real estate portfolios for institutional investors. They invest for the long term and manage €12.9 billion of assets in all the leading property segments. Together with their partners, they are committed to creating sustainable and liveable urban environments that generate stable income for their pension fund and insurance clients. They call that emphasis on societal and financial returns Real value for life.
Rhino specialises in providing real-time utility data and energy management solutions. Their end-to-end solutions for monitoring and managing energy, gas, and water consumption help commercial real estate entities, including logistics, retail, offices, and residential sectors. Rhino solutions help reduce costs, decarbonise the built environment, and improve ESG reporting. Their platform-agnostic approach ensures compatibility with various hardware and systems.
Zig Real Estate aims to enhance tenant experiences and streamline customer processes in real estate management. Their platform centralises rental matters, leasing, customer contact, integrations, and data to deliver a personalised and user-friendly experience for both property managers and tenants. Their primary goal is to increase customer satisfaction efficiently and effectively by automating and optimising customer processes.
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