Concerns are emerging that the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic may be about to sweep the world as economies continue to reopen after lockdowns. There are also concerns about the final wave – climate crisis. We have seen the impacts of COVID-19 in governments, businesses, and people. With limited health care capacity, taking early action, such as staying at home, washing hands and social distancing, could reduce the overall infections to keep cases at a manageable number for hospital to handle. From a short clip of the Canadian government, we understand graphically the importance of these measures in flattening the curve, where the curve represents the number of people getting sick over time. When a lot of people get sick over a short period of time, the curve rises faster, and it is more likely to surpass the level of which the health care system will be overwhelmed.
ESG Has Reached a Flash Point: Now, it’s Time to Digitize
Recent events have forced companies to place a much-needed emphasis on ESG (environmental, social, governance), if they weren’t doing so already. Climate change was once the prevailing driver of sustainability efforts, with business owners striving to minimize their carbon footprint and improve their relationship with the environment. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has tested companies’ ability to protect the health and wellness of employees and customers. Coupled with recent protests calling attention to racial injustice, the events of this year have forced companies to reexamine the way they interact with and protect their employees and communities.
Responsible investors are leading the way to the post-pandemic recovery and the sustainable future ahead
With overall numbers of new cases and deaths continuing to decline and lockdown measures slowly being eased in most major economies, the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be abating. As countries start to rebuild in the months ahead, the crisis has clearly revealed a fundamental reshaping of investor priorities, accelerating trends which began long before the pandemic took hold.
Looking to the Future with ESG at the Forefront of Mind
Pro-invest Group, NABERS and GRESB collaborated to explore what the future may hold for the Australia Hotel Sector in light of COVID-19. Please see the highlights below or click here to download the full White Paper. COVID-19’s Ripple Effects The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on economies, health systems, and on businesses large […]
Out of Pandemic, Transformational Resilience Can Emerge
WSP’s Emily Wasley and Heather Unger explain how the knowledge gained from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resilience actions taken in response could provide lasting lessons beyond health crises preparation, including future approaches to acute and chronic risks such as climate change.
The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Real Estate Market
Whether we have lost someone close to us – my father passed away from COVID in April, or lost our job, or are worried about our health or the future; it’s difficult to imagine that anyone reading this article has been left untouched by COVID-19. Each of us has a unique experience in dealing with the pandemic and each of us has a unique view of the future. It’s our view of the future that shapes the actions we take now; our pessimistic side will counsel caution and the optimistic side will see opportunity.
COVID-19 and Commercial Energy: Realizing and Sustaining Savings
Most of the content generated the past few months has centered around the health issues with building capacities and COVID-19. One aspect that has gotten limited discussion is the reduction in energy usage and real-time data collection.
Post-COVID-19 reality check on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance
Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, ESG topics were steadily making their way to the top of forward-thinking stakeholders’ agendas in commercial real estate. With the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak being felt across the sector and the world today, different views on how ESG performance would be prioritized in commercial real estate going forward in the immediate and the longer-term have been emerging
Returning to Work under Pandemic: Maximizing Peace of Mind, Minimizing Costs
The global spread of the novel coronavirus has dramatically altered the lives of nearly everyone in the world, with tens of millions infected and clusters breaking out in nearly every population center.
