Back the 1980’s I was co-founder of a software company, which specialised in creating systems for the (then) new generation of PC’s. Myself and my colleagues had learned our programming skills whilst studying for PhDs using massive mainframe computer systems with clunky user interfaces and torturously slow software development cycles. We seized upon the new […]
Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important. (Bill Gates) Claire Middleton argues that despite the technological takeover, humans are still key
Building users are demanding better and more individualized indoor air conditions, and they want to see the data to prove it. It has been a long-accepted norm that an office worker starts at 9am feeling good about the day ahead and finishes after 5pm feeling unhealthy and tired. Accepting that our buildings make us feel […]
Technological advances have been gathering pace at an astonishing rate, forcing industries worldwide to adapt – the real estate sector is no different. PropTech has one common goal: to innovate, using technology to simplify the real estate market.
Assessing the vulnerability of Asia’s ports to climate change
Strategic GRESB Partner, Asia Research and Engagement (ARE), recently published a report assessing the costs of preparing Asia’s ports for climate change. The report focusses on the impact of sea level rise and storm surges. Average global sea levels have been rising at an accelerating rate. Additionally, a 2016 study published in Nature found that […]
‘Smart Buildings’, Big Data, and IoT in Real Estate: Too much of a good thing?
My wife and I were at the airport recently waiting for our flight when we came across a restaurant with iPads at every seat. Always eager to try new technology, and with plenty of time before our flight, we decided to grab some food and check out the capabilities. As we got situated the tablet […]
The rise of PropTech and its potential for commercial real estate
Investment in real estate technology has seen astonishing growth since 2012 as companies are seizing the digital landscape to create technological innovations that add value to property owners and occupiers. The term PropTech is primarily associated with start-up organisations offering a more convenient, digital platform to facilitate traditionally manual processes such as the purchasing of […]
Facility optimization – 5 market trends you need to know
Facilities use energy, often lots of it and not in an efficient way. Energy is a major factor in the cost of doing business, and facility optimization is a buzzword du jour. In simple terms, it means the ability to improve equipment, building and operational performance by optimizing resource use.
As with most industries, there is a lot of excitement around what technological developments can do for the property sector. This includes in relation to energy and carbon management. There is a buzz around new technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), block-chain, ‘big data’, ‘cloud computing’, artificial intelligence and data analysis. But a lack […]
We’ve got a great lineup in Washington, DC for our Sustainable Real Assets Conference
We’ve just published the program for our first full day conference in North America and there’s an amazing lineup of speakers and presentations from industry experts. Join us on May 16-17th for the GRESB | Siemens: Sustainable Real Assets Conference in Washington DC to explore what resilience is and why it matters for the real […]
Learn how to develop ICP compliant energy efficiency projects
The Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is an international framework for reducing risk, lowering due diligence costs, and increasing certainty around savings in energy efficiency projects. Frameworks already exists for buildings and are now being developed for projects in industry, district energy and street lighting. GRESB is working closely with ICP as part of a European […]
BRE and GRESB introduce new efficiencies for reporting green building certifications
Seamlessly add your BREEAM asset certification to the GRESB Asset-level Portal BRE and GRESB have teamed up to introduce new efficiencies for reporting Green Building Certifications to the GRESB Real Estate Assessment. The collaboration sees the integration of the BREEAM Application Programming Interface (API) within the GRESB Portal. The API link enables you to locate, […]
As the Verdani team is busy preparing for the upcoming GRESB reporting season, we thought it would be useful to put together a high-level overview of GRESB’s most recent updates. Whether you are actively working with GRESB, are busy with your own sustainability programs, or like to stay well- informed in the industry, we’ve summarized […]
How to develop leadership in ESG management and reporting within the Commercial Real Estate sector
Bloomberg recently reported that in 2017, across all industries, twice as many funds with an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment strategy were created compared to 2014. The flow of capital to environmentally and socially conscious companies is ramping up. On top of that we are also seeing investors divest support for companies that are […]
How to develop leadership in ESG management and reporting
4 W’s of ESG management & reporting leadership: “Why”, “What”, “Who”, “When”. Why: Set Goals, Define Success The very first question you need to ask yourself as you consider an ESG strategy is “Why”. The answers you discover for this question will sculpt the path your strategy will take. “Why” will define what success in […]
Health and well-being continues to be source of growth and opportunity for the global property industry. Over the past year, we have seen companies expand and deepen their commitment to health promotion for both their own employees and as a business strategy to attract and retain high-value tenants. Now in its third and final year, […]
Key takeaways from “Asset-level Data for Investment Grade GRESB Reporting” Webinar
Granular asset-level data is the next step in achieving Investment Grade sustainability practices. Experts from GRESB, Heitman, ULI Greenprint, and Measurabl discuss best practices around asset-level data collection and how to file cutting-edge Investment Grade GRESB reports.
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment. Purpose of the project Recognising that there was a need to increase the number of interactions from staff on matters affecting them and as a result of there being no reports through the whistle-blowing […]
