In April 2023, Trey Archer, Director, Business Development, APAC, sat down with Messe Frankfurt to discuss GRESB’s role in developing Taiwan’s real estate ESG compliance. The interview was arranged by GRESB Premier Partner TABC (Taiwan Architecture & Building Center). Messe Frankfurt specializes in global events for various industries, including building technologies, environmental technology, safety and […]
GRESB first-year participant interview: Alecta Fastigheter AB
Alecta Fastigheter is a Swedish real estate company founded in 2021, with the mission to lift people, cities, and businesses by interacting, learning, and trying its way. In a society that changes rapidly, Alecta Fastigheter believes that we must dare to think new. What motivated you to start participating in the GRESB Assessments and what […]
As sustainability reporting becomes more critical for the real assets industry, GRESB has emerged as a valuable tool for assessing sustainability performance. However, the GRESB reporting process can be time-consuming and complex for some users, especially for first-time participants, occasionally leading to questions among participants. Through the GRESB Helpdesk, we have received a number of […]
Teething problems: Applying SFDR to the real estate sector
What is SFDR? The EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) was adopted in November 2019 as part of the EU Commission’s Action Plan: Financing Sustainable Growth. The Plan aims to increase transparency on financial markets, with a view to directing capital flows towards activities which contribute to reducing emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. The SFDR […]
What US companies need to know about SFDR and its implications on transatlantic investment strategies
Our industry is engaged in an important dialogue to improve sustainability through ESG transparency and industry collaboration. This article is a contribution to this larger conversation and does not necessarily reflect GRESB’s position. The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is a set of regulations from the European Union that aims to provide greater transparency and […]
A Deep Dive into The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
Our industry is engaged in an important dialogue to improve sustainability through ESG transparency and industry collaboration. This article is a contribution to this larger conversation and does not necessarily reflect GRESB’s position. SFDR – these 4 letters are creating a buzz for so many businesses and are driving forward the EU’s low-carbon transition. But […]
Our industry is engaged in an important dialogue to improve sustainability through ESG transparency and industry collaboration. This article is a contribution to this larger conversation and does not necessarily reflect GRESB’s position. Andrea Palmer and Stan Bertram describe five reasons how the new EU Directive could transform real estate You would be forgiven to […]
India-based asset manager Nucleus Office Parks increases its GRESB Standing Investments score by 15 points in one year
About Nucleus Office Parks Nucleus Office Parks is the operating platform for fully owned Blackstone Offices in India, managing an industry-leading portfolio of over 20 million square feet of Grade A commercial assets spread across all key markets ESG in Focus: As part of its short-term sustainability targets for FY 2023, Nucleus Office Parks aims […]
Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. A privately held owner, developer, and asset manager of over 76,000 residential suites and over 8 million square feet of commercial property space, Starlight offers various investment strategies. What motivated you to start participating in the GRESB Assessments and what were you […]
Why Embodied Carbon Should Be Prioritized Alongside Operational Emissions in Sustainability Disclosure and Emission Reduction Efforts
Our industry is engaged in an important dialogue to improve sustainability through ESG transparency and industry collaboration. This article is a contribution to this larger conversation and does not necessarily reflect GRESB’s position. Embodied carbon refers to the carbon emissions associated with the production, transportation, and disposal of building materials, equipment, and other products over […]
As the reality of climate change starts to set in, the building industry is realizing that it is responsible for a significant portion of human emissions on the planet.
Ventient Energy, an independent generator of renewable energy in Europe, scored 100 in the Infrastructure Asset Assessment in 2022. We recently talked to Holly Backhurst, ESG Manager at Ventient Energy, to understand what it means to achieve top marks and to discuss how the infrastructure benchmark must continue to stretch and evolve to effectively assess […]
A closer look at the ESG performance of GRESB first-year real estate participants
Each year, GRESB assesses and benchmarks the ESG performance of thousands of real estate companies and funds worldwide, providing timely insights into ESG-related risks and opportunities. With every new reporting cycle recording an increase in participation and a growing number of first-year participants, it is crucial to gain deeper insights into the performance of new […]
What is embodied carbon in the real estate sector and why does it matter?
Embodied carbon refers to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO₂e), associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building. Buildings generate 39% of annual global GHG emissions, with 28% coming from operations of buildings and 11% coming from building materials and construction processes (i.e., embodied carbon). […]
