Ventient Energy, an independent generator of renewable energy in Europe, scored 100 in the Infrastructure Asset Assessment in 2022. We recently talked to Holly Backhurst, ESG Manager at Ventient Energy, to understand what it means to achieve top marks and to discuss how the infrastructure benchmark must continue to stretch and evolve to effectively assess […]
A closer look at the ESG performance of GRESB first-year real estate participants
Each year, GRESB assesses and benchmarks the ESG performance of thousands of real estate companies and funds worldwide, providing timely insights into ESG-related risks and opportunities. With every new reporting cycle recording an increase in participation and a growing number of first-year participants, it is crucial to gain deeper insights into the performance of new […]
Our industry is engaged in an important dialogue to improve sustainability through ESG transparency and industry collaboration. This article is a contribution to this larger conversation and does not necessarily reflect GRESB’s position. The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which was held last year in Egypt on November 6-20, marked the 30th anniversary […]
Attention on Retention: Why Leadership Drives Successful DEI
Our industry is engaged in an important dialogue to improve sustainability through ESG transparency and industry collaboration. This article is a contribution to this larger conversation and does not necessarily reflect GRESB’s position. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become the center of focus for employment best practices in the last decade. The ULI Global […]
Our industry is engaged in an important dialogue to improve sustainability through ESG transparency and industry collaboration. This article is a contribution to this larger conversation and does not necessarily reflect GRESB’s position. ESG 1.0 In the context of this article, ESG 1.0 is benchmarking at the portfolio scale. Many US cities, like New York, […]
2022 GRESB results and CRREM pathways: a call to action
With the sector exceeding its carbon budget and CRREEM pathways becoming more unforgiving, a robust move towards better data coverage, integrating renewable energy and electrification of the sector are high priority areas for the real estate sector in 2023.
Outcomes of 2022: Strengthening the Link Between Business & Sustainability
Our industry is engaged in an important dialogue to improve sustainability through ESG transparency and industry collaboration. This article is a contribution to this larger conversation and does not necessarily reflect GRESB’s position.
Beyond the Sustainability Report: How Operationalizing Sustainability Data Can Generate Long-Term Value Creation
This article aims to outline best practices for operationalizing sustainability performance data and emphasize the benefits of fully embedding sustainability within operational strategy.
Establishing science-based targets has become a trend among companies in response to the growing pressure to become net-zero by 2050. The pressing climate change objectives are pushing companies to design sustainable roadmaps that lead them to reduce their carbon footprint and put a break on global warming.
