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GRESB case studies highlight how leading real estate and infrastructure organizations are turning data into action to drive impact.

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    Leadership on Resilience from the GRESB Sustainable Real Asset Conference in Washington, DC

    The GRESB Sustainable Real Asset Conference in Washington, DC was full of exceptional speakers. We learned about cutting-edge approaches to estimating physical hazards, engaged investment strategy, and innovations in rating systems. Critically, we also learned about on-the-ground leadership from property companies. We would love to share all of these thoughts and experiences with a broader […]

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    Sustainability as a corporate goal

    Energy optimization is being carried out at Sihlcity Zurich, a building complex that belongs to Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate. In 2012, the Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate, working with Siemens Switzerland and Wincasa, embarked on a five-year program with the goal of reducing energy consumption at some 1,000 Swiss properties […]

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    Case Study: Sello – a perfect place to come together

    This building – it’s a place to learn. It’s a place to compete. A place to practise, to improve. To invent. But above all, this building is a community. -Marianne Harjula, Sello Event Manager

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    NKC – bearing retainer manufacturer goes for green

    Energy efficiency project lowers costs at NKC Manufacturing New equipment and energy services are helping NKC Manufacturing increase its energy efficiency. Customer NKC Manufacturing Sweden AB was established in 2011, when NKC was acquired by Nakanishi Metal Works Co. Originally established in the 1960s, the subsidiary’s plant has been manufacturing bearing retainers in Gothenburg since […]

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    Case Study: Launch of the Speak up Campaign

    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 […]

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    Case study: CoastAdapt Climate Change Adaptation at North Queensland Airport

    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 The goals of the North Queensland Airport (NQA) case study were to build a better internal capacity and understanding of future risks to both airport assets and airport operations including […]

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    Case Study: Wellington Place Wellbeing and Community Initiatives

    This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment.  “The ability to attract and retain great people and have them feeling their best is a vital ingredient to long term success of places and business” Purpose of the project People are fundamental […]

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    Case Study: Milton Park Community & Customer Engagement

    This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment.   Purpose of the project People are fundamental to the sustainability of any location and the businesses that are based there. The ability to attract and retain great people and have them feeling […]

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    Case Study: Internal Community Grants

    This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. Vicinity’s community grants program has directed $100,000 in funding to a range of high impact community projects that address youth unemployment and disengagement at the local level.” Purpose of the project The purpose […]

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