Bart will advise clients on sustainability, social issues and policy, amongst others. He will focus on identifying ESG compliance challenges and ensure that all Savills clients active in the Netherlands are fully up to date with the latest rules and regulations.

He has a background as a public administration consultant and obtained a Masters of Science Politics at Erasmus University Rotterdam last year. Previously he worked with Savills ESG advisor Iris Kampers at Arcadis, where he investigated the value of biodiversity and various incentives for green roofs. Thanks to their shared history, Bart and Iris are well placed to help clients form business cases regarding sustainability.

Iris Kampers, ESG Advisor at Savills in the Netherlands, says: “At the moment, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the EU Taxonomy are the most important laws that our national and international clients should take into account when investing in Dutch real estate. As Bart is fully aware of these regulations, he is well placed to help our clients.

“In addition to external ESG advice, he will also focus on training our employees so that everyone is fully aware of the latest developments, trends and legal ESG frameworks. Together we will improve internal processes and ensure that we achieve the Savills sustainability goals from our roadmap.”

Bart Oosterhuis adds: “Following the discussions I have had with my Savills colleagues so far, I can say that Savills is 100% committed to making ESG the norm in real estate. We are approaching a significant milestone as, from the first of January 2023, Dutch office buildings must have at least an energy label C, and the Paris climate agreement is also getting closer. I look forward to using my knowledge of ESG and my analytical skills to further shape and expand our ESG consultancy.”