ESG4U
Creating value. Securing the future. With ESG.
ESG Consulting for Real Estate and Companies with a Vision.
ESG is a key success factor in the financial and real estate sectors. Organizations that strategically integrate sustainability into their financing, investments, and processes reduce risks, strengthen resilience, and increase the long-term value of projects and portfolios.
ESG demonstrates how companies take responsibility, manage risks, and effectively promote sustainable development. This results in measurable benefits for the environment, society, and economic success.
With ESG, you’re not just meeting requirements. You’re strengthening your market position, building trust, and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Make your transformation cost-effective and efficient.
We identify opportunities, reduce complexity, and deliver measurable ESG results. With a practical, strategic approach, we help you make informed decisions and secure long-term value.
Whether it’s real estate or businesses, ESG lays the foundation for value stability, lower risks, and sustainable growth. Climate risks, regulatory requirements, and individual sustainability goals thus become an integral part of responsible and long-term successful management.
Work with us to develop a sustainability strategy that builds value—and shape your transformation in a forward-looking, effective, and future-proof way.
The ESG4U Founders
Sabine Heiss
Real Estate Expertise, Sustainability, and Strategic Execution
Sabine has more than 20 years of experience as a corporate lawyer and real estate expert with strong expertise in sustainability, ESG, and strategic corporate development. She has worked for both publicly traded companies and family offices and has been independently advising clients on complex real estate and transformation projects for over ten years.
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She focuses particularly on residential construction, the hotel industry, tourism, and logistics in the CEE region, as well as on the intersection with the DACH market. As an experienced consultant, she specializes in supporting tourism projects, with a clear focus on sustainable development, economic viability, and forward-looking implementation.
Drawing on her legal background, leadership experience, and expertise in ESG, CSRD, corporate governance, sustainable business strategies, and real estate development, Sabine helps companies integrate sustainability into their strategies, processes, and projects in a structured, credible, and effective manner.
In doing so, she supports transformation processes as well as the implementation of new strategies, certifications, and sustainability-related measures—with strong execution skills, a focus on quality, and a clear understanding of business requirements.
Sabine speaks German, English, French, and Spanish.
On a personal level, Sabine embodies cultural openness, a sense of style, and a zest for life: She loves the theater and visiting museums, and is a passionate collector of modern art. She finds balance and energy through golf, tennis, and, in the winter, skiing. When time allows, she enjoys traveling with her family or spending a relaxing evening with friends.
Martin Bendík
Legal Excellence for Complex Transactions
Martin brings more than 25 years of international experience as an attorney, combined with exceptionally deep expertise in real estate and transactions. His practice focuses on structuring and advising on complex real estate projects—ranging from the sale and acquisition of office and retail space to the development of greenfield and brownfield sites, as well as investments in logistics and residential real estate.
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As a proven market specialist in cross-border structuring and high-volume real estate transactions, Martin has extensive experience in environmental, construction, and permitting matters. He handles complex administrative procedures as well as the development of production facilities, office properties, and related construction and building matters with a precise legal eye and a deep understanding of business.
Especially at a time when sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor in decision-making for investors, financial institutions, and project developers, Martin focuses on the legal aspects that are essential for ensuring that real estate projects and companies are aligned with sustainability goals.
As a highly experienced attorney and co-founder of the Wilsons law firm in Prague, he helps companies clearly understand regulatory requirements, proactively address legal risks, and professionally integrate sustainability-related aspects into projects and corporate structures. Martin speaks Czech, English, German, and French.
On a personal level, Martin also embodies perseverance, precision, and foresight: As a passionate cyclist, he has already covered countless kilometers across a wide variety of regions in Europe. As a family man, he enjoys cooking and traveling with his family whenever time allows.
Carmel O'Rourke
Excellence in Sustainability Consulting and ESG Strategy
Carmel brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience in auditing, combined with proven expertise in corporate governance, sustainability, and ESG reporting. As a former partner at KPMG in Central and Eastern Europe and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, she embodies the highest standards of professional precision, regulatory compliance, and a clear understanding of corporate responsibility.
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With this unique combination of financial expertise, governance skills, and a focus on sustainability, the firm assists both large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in professionally preparing meaningful reports for investors, banks, customers, and other key stakeholders.
Carmel speaks English, Italian, and Czech.
On a personal level, Carmel also embodies curiosity, balance, and continuous growth: As an avid reader, she always stays abreast of current developments. She finds balance and renewed energy in nature and in sports—especially yoga.
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She focuses particularly on residential construction, the hotel industry, tourism, and logistics in the CEE region, as well as on the intersection with the DACH market. As an experienced consultant, she specializes in supporting tourism projects, with a keen eye for sustainable development, economic viability, and forward-looking implementation.
Drawing on her legal background, leadership experience, and expertise in ESG, CSRD, corporate governance, sustainable business strategies, and real estate development, Sabine helps companies integrate sustainability into their strategies, processes, and projects in a structured, credible, and effective manner.
In doing so, she supports transformation processes as well as the implementation of new strategies, certifications, and sustainability-related measures—with strong execution skills, a commitment to quality, and a clear understanding of business requirements.
Sabine speaks German, English, French, and Spanish.
On a personal level, Sabine embodies cultural openness, a sense of style, and a zest for life: She loves the theater and visiting museums, and is a passionate collector of modern art. She finds balance and energy through golf, tennis, and, in the winter, skiing. When time allows, she enjoys traveling with her family or spending a relaxing evening with friends.
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As a proven market specialist in cross-border structuring and high-volume real estate transactions, Martin has extensive experience in environmental, construction, and permitting matters. He handles complex administrative proceedings as well as the development of production facilities, office properties, and related construction and building matters with a precise legal eye and a deep understanding of business.
Especially at a time when sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor in decision-making for investors, financial institutions, and project developers, Martin focuses on the legal aspects that are essential for ensuring that real estate projects and companies are aligned with sustainability goals.
As a highly experienced attorney and co-founder of the Wilsons law firm in Prague, he helps companies clearly understand regulatory requirements, proactively address legal risks, and professionally integrate sustainability-related aspects into projects and corporate structures. Martin speaks Czech, English, German, and French.
On a personal level, Martin also embodies perseverance, precision, and foresight: As a passionate cyclist, he has already covered countless kilometers across a wide variety of regions in Europe. As a family man, he enjoys cooking and traveling with his family whenever time allows.
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Her experience auditing large international companies enables her to develop sophisticated sustainability and ESG reports that are substantive, clear, and compliant. She combines in-depth expertise in risk management, internal control systems, and independence standards with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into robust ESG strategies and long-term business resilience.
With this unique combination of financial expertise, governance skills, and a focus on sustainability, the firm assists both large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in professionally preparing meaningful reports for investors, banks, customers, and other key stakeholders.
Carmel speaks English, Italian, and Czech.
On a personal level, Carmel also embodies curiosity, balance, and continuous growth: As an avid reader, she always stays abreast of the latest developments. She finds balance and renewed energy in nature and in sports—especially yoga.
ESG4U – Sustainability as a Strategic Competitive Advantage
We transform ESG from a regulatory requirement into a key value driver for your company and your real estate portfolio. Through a thorough analysis of your ESG status, we identify specific opportunities for sustainable value creation, risk mitigation, and market positioning.
From classification within the EU taxonomy to tailored strategic concepts and structured implementation, we manage your transformation holistically and to the highest standards. In doing so, we integrate governance, social responsibility, and operational excellence into a consistent, cohesive whole.
With ESG4U, you gain a partner that combines strategic clarity, deep industry insight, and implementation expertise—for sustainable growth, long-term stability, and a strong position for the future.
Network and Partners
With offices in Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Schruns, and Luxembourg, we combine international ESG expertise with strategic foresight—to drive sustainable value creation and ensure the long-term success of your company and investments.