SATO’s sustainability report for 2025 published: Significant growth in the use of locally produced renewable energy

Core Insights - SATO Corporation has published its sustainability report for 2025, highlighting significant advancements in its sustainability initiatives, including investments in renewable energy and biodiversity efforts [1][2][4] Group 1: Sustainability Progress - The company has increased the use of renewable, locally produced energy in its properties, with the number of homes covered by emission-free energy rising from approximately 6,000 to nearly 9,200 [2] - SATO's housing portfolio has shown improved energy efficiency, with an increase of 1,105 homes in energy classes A, B, and C, totaling over 9,300 homes, which represents 35% of all SATO apartments [3] - The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality in in-use energy consumption by the end of 2030, with investments playing a crucial role in this goal [3] Group 2: Biodiversity and Training - SATO has made strides in promoting biodiversity, updating property design and maintenance guidelines, and training personnel to identify opportunities for enhancing biodiversity in the built environment [4] - Pilot projects testing nature-based solutions, such as meadow areas in SATOhomes courtyards, have received positive feedback from residents, with plans to expand these efforts in 2026 [4] Group 3: Reporting Standards and Stakeholder Engagement - The sustainability report for 2025 was prepared in accordance with the ESRS standard, despite SATO not being subject to mandatory sustainability reporting [5][6] - The report serves as a valuable tool for financiers, providing comparable information on sustainability, risks, and long-term value creation [7][8] - The report has been partially assured by an independent third party, Deloitte Oy, and is available on SATO's website [9]