The ESG Trifecta for Real Assets: Why You Need Strategy, Technology, and Process to be Successful
The real asset industry is under increasing pressure from investors and stakeholders to improve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. According to BlackRock’s most recent Global Real Asset Outlook, the real asset sector received $203B of cash inflows in 2018. Infrastructure had its second consecutive record breaking year with $85B raised. The growth in real assets […]
A Greater Grasp: How we can use green building to motivate and make meaningful strides in sustainability
It’s up to all of us to start engaging wider audiences and convince the public of the reality of climate-related threats. And to do that, we need to illustrate the importance of small, everyday actions. We have to connect the dots between people and the planet they call home.
Canada is known as one of the most diverse countries in the world, but many of our industries have trouble reflecting Canada’s diversity in its workforce. This has certainly been the case with commercial real estate (CRE), which has traditionally had the reputation of being composed of mostly white, able-bodied males.
Diversity will enable climate innovation and resilience
There are strong cases for organizational Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) and action on climate change. Diverse and inclusive cultures bring about ideas, effective problem solving and, ultimately, greater chances of success.
Gender lens investing is a relatively new concept that refers to investing with the intent to address gender issues. Gender lens investing is on the rise in Canada as responsible investors lean in to narrow the gap in corporate leadership.
Stakeholders’ engagement is becoming a key area for GRESB assessment and the ability to deal with stakeholders – clients, customers, occupiers, tenants (call them what you will) – has become a key skill for anyone in a client-facing role.
Driving corporate sustainability through enhancing gender diversity
According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2018 published by Global Economic Forum, the global gender gap in 2018 has declined by 3.6% since 2006. Despite the fact that there’s a declination of gender gap, women are still underrepresented at all levels especially in senior management and the board.
Breaking down the barriers to a functional Diversity & Inclusion program
While slow momentum towards real change can be rooted in anything from a lack of ideas to a complete discount of the concept, there are three main barriers to adoption: data, awareness, and team balance.
