This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. We strive to meet local needs beyond conventional commercial facilities; not only for shopping but also for getting people together and nurturing tradition and culture. Purpose of the project This company’s management philosophy […]
How the Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is breaking down the barriers to energy efficiency investment in Europe
The Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is a framework for standardizing how energy efficiency projects are developed, documented and measured. The approach was first used in the US and is being rolled out in Europe with the support of European experts. GRESB is a consortium member of the ICP Project and its application to industry and the infrastructure […]
Case Study: High Efficiency HVAC Equipment Program
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. Good business decisions combined with good sustainability choices generates costs savings, reduces energy and GHG, and provides our tenants with more efficient and reliable equipment. Purpose of the project The purpose of installing […]
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. We have formed a successful partnership with Capita identifying innovative ways of reducing consumption, we now need to continue this good work with further improvements. Kevin Bould, RLAM Purpose of the project To […]
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. “By hiring students from Mount Ridley College, we were able to open a new store with local knowledge, passionate staff and the ability to provide exceptional, localised customer service.” -Leah Theodosiadis, Best&Less Store […]
Genesta in Control of Efficiency & Sustainability with Nuuka’s Building Process Analytics Platform
When it comes to data collection and reporting on the sustainability of their assets, Nordic real estate company Genesta trusts in the solutions Nuuka has to offer. As a result, Genesta has been able to make major improvements in efficiency, quality of data collection and GRESB reporting standard. In this interview, David Neil, CEO of Genesta […]
Case Study: EastLink Goats – Vegetation and Weed Clearance
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment. “This initiative was proposed by one of our landscaping team members and the results have shown we can address workplace sustainability challenges through lateral, innovative thinking. This initiative has provided a safer work environment […]
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. “It’s a real win-win when you can use measures to reduce consumption and save resources and still effectively and efficiently deliver required services to your tenants.” – Laura A. Masapolla, Property Manager for […]
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. “The Corn Exchange was selected for this project due to its significant level of electricity consumption, amongst the highest in the AIPT portfolio. Through granular data capture, detailed analysis and collaboration we are […]
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. “As a CEO and father, I abhor the idea that anyone doesn’t have the security of a safe place to sleep, or the comfort of knowing where their next meal will come from.” […]
As you begin planning your company’s ESG goals for 2018, consider the below questions to help drive your priorities. Did your company meet its 2017 ESG goals? What measurement system(s) are you using to determine if the goals were met? Did you use a Data Framework, ESG Standard, Rating, Ranking or Index as part of […]
2017 has been an outstanding year for GRESB. From collaborating with some of the most influential institutional investors in the world to achieving record participation levels in our Assessments, here are some of the biggest highlights of the year: Growing Market Coverage We grew our Investor Membership to over 70 institutional and retail investors, collectively […]
Setting a GHG Emissions Target Backed by Science-Driven Data
As part of the GRESB process, responding funds are asked to submit their short-term and long-term performance goals, including a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target. When setting a GHG emission target, how does a company best determine a reduction goal that contributes to mitigating climate change, while also encouraging innovation and enhancing flexibility to an […]
The trends in corporate sustainability reporting and public disclosure are for the most part encouraging. First, more companies are reporting on their sustainability performance. According to the Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. more than 80 percent of S&P 500 companies published a corporate sustainability report in 2016. This number is up from only 20 percent […]
Stakeholder Engagement – the Why, Who, What, & How?
Stakeholder Engagement is essential to a real estate portfolio – from communication with investors to everyday relationships with tenants and property management teams – and is integral to an organization’s sustainability success. This fact is further emphasized with the GRESB Assessment as 34 points, weighted 24.5% of the total GRESB score, are focused specifically upon […]
IPUT & Sustainability IPUT’s core objective is to generate consistent income returns for shareholders through the active management of their portfolio in Dublin. While IPUT has only recently explicitly talked about “sustainability”, the narrative of “good building management” has been a cornerstone of IPUT’s 50 year history. The large overlap between long term management of […]
