The days are long, but the years are short. I have felt this deeply since becoming a parent—and just as strongly since joining GRESB. Time moves quickly when the work matters.
It is a privilege to lead the GRESB Foundation, and I am profoundly grateful for the collective commitment of our stakeholders who continue to advance the Foundation’s mission: to educate, engage, and empower the real asset industries in building a more sustainable future.
I extend my sincere thanks to the Foundation Board, the Real Estate and Infrastructure Standards Committees, the Working Groups, and the Expert Resource Groups. These dedicated volunteers devote countless hours to ensuring that the GRESB Standards remain independent, investor-led, and grounded in the realities of our industries. Their dedication powered the Foundation’s many accomplishments in 2025.
Most notably, the GRESB Foundation has grown to nearly 200 members, a testament to the strength and relevance of our shared mission. This year, we welcomed new leaders across the Foundation electing Dianna Russo, Cameron Talbot-Stern, Jorge Chapa, and Rob Simpson to the Foundation Board, Clément Jeannin, Stan Bertram, Patrick Ho, and Michael Long to the Real Estate Standard Committee, and Matthew Han, Madelaine Broad, Samiya Jmili, and Katie Wu to the Infrastructure Standards Committee.
We also launched the Data Centers Working Group in partnership with Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) and the Technical Advisory Working Group, expanding our ability to address emerging and complex challenges. To reinforce the importance of collaboration, we convened in-person meetings for the Foundation Board, as well as for the Standards Committees and Data Center Working Group, strengthening the relationships that underpin our work.
Together, our members contributed to the publication of the third annual GRESB Foundation Roadmap, outlining progress to date and a clear vision for the years ahead. They also supported the continued evolution of the Real Estate and Infrastructure Standards, as well as the launch of the Data Center Pilot Standard. All of this work is guided by the newly published Principles for Standard Development, which enhance transparency and clarity around how the Foundation manages incremental change.
In addition, the Foundation hosted roundtables across the globe, engaging stakeholders on topics such as the GRESB Standard’s Road to Performance and approaches to managing physical climate risk. We also representing the GRESB Foundation at major global forums, including Urban Land Institute, SuperReturn Energy, Construverde, Asociación para la Sustentabilidad en México (SUMe) , and Financial Time’s Climate & Impact Summit, iMasons’ Climate Accord Summit (iCA). There will be many more opportunities to connect with us in 2026!
As we move into the coming year, the GRESB Foundation is committed to stability and growth, to listening to you, and to collaboratively developing solutions to emerging challenges and opportunities facing our industries. Together, we can help ensure a low-carbon, resilient, and sustainable future for our children’s children.
Thank you and happy new year!