Embodied carbon: What it is and how to tackle it
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.
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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). […]
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How to prepare for a successful reporting period
A step-by-step guide to successfully completing your GRESB Assessment Table of contents: Review our core assessment documents Familiarize yourself with our Assessment services Engage your organization’s sustainability lead Engage the GRESB Member Relations representative for your account Log in to the GRESB Portal Review the Assessment indicators and refer to the guidance in the Portal […]
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Manager Case Study: QuadReal Property Group
Global investment group QuadReal zeroes in on the S in ESG with GRESB About QuadReal Property Group QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company focused on office, industrial, logistics, residential, retail and alternative assets. Additionally, QuadReal invests in equity and debt in both public and private markets and through […]
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Manager Case Study: Mahindra Lifespaces Developers Limited
Indian real estate developer Mahindra Lifespaces leverages GRESB to improve its ESG performance as it crafts its net zero journey About Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited Mahindra Lifespaces develops thriving residential communities and enables business ecosystems through its premium residential projects, integrated cities, and industrial clusters. Focus on ESG: Mahindra Lifespaces is firmly on a path […]
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The I(nclusivity) in DEI
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 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which was held last year in Egypt on November 6-20, marked the 30th anniversary […]
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Attention on Retention: Why Leadership Drives Successful DEI
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. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become the center of focus for employment best practices in the last decade. The ULI Global […]
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Tips and Tricks to Ace Your SBT Submission
Establishing science-based targets has become a trend among companies in response to the growing pressure to become net-zero by 2050. The pressing climate change objectives are pushing companies to design sustainable roadmaps that lead them to reduce their carbon footprint and put a break on global warming.
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Australian ports: Opportunities and challenges of decarbonization
Australia now serious about incorporating decarbonization into their master planning.
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Manager case study: Swire Properties
Hong Kong-listed Swire Properties places ESG performance and data at the center of its sustainable development strategy. Identifying opportunities through annual benchmarking With the goal of becoming the leading sustainable development performer in the real estate industry globally by 2030, Hong Kong-listed Swire Properties is focused on strengthening its sustainability performance and positioning amongst its […]
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Investor case study: UniSuper
Australian pension fund UniSuper leverages GRESB data to build ESG capacity Building ESG capacity through GRESB With over fifteen years of experience in responsible investing and a long-term commitment to incorporating ESG criteria into investment decisions, UniSuper is focused on securing a sustainable future for its more than 500,000 members. To achieve its goals the […]
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Swedish real estate manager Eastnine joined GRESB to build a sustainability agenda and tackle physical climate risk Laying the foundation for a sustainability agenda with GRESB A leader in the Baltic real estate sector, Eastnine joined GRESB as a real estate participant in 2019 with the goal of using the assessment data and benchmark results […]
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Investor case study: Heitman
Real estate investment firm Heitman raises the bar on ESG for listed companies in APAC and across the world with GRESB Putting ESG at the heart of decision-making Focused on delivering value for clients exclusively through real estate, Heitman integrates ESG considerations into all its investment and management processes. For the firm’s listed real estate […]
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Investor Case Study: Bayerische Versorgungskammer
German pension fund BVK joined GRESB to strengthen identified weaknesses in its portfolio Establishing a value-added focus on ESG Until recently, Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK) had no centralized ESG framework for its real estate investments. Instead, the Bavarian pension group provided external managers with the freedom to determine their own sustainability strategies. This approach, while offering […]
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