How to develop leadership in ESG management and reporting
4 W’s of ESG management & reporting leadership: “Why”, “What”, “Who”, “When”. Why: Set Goals, Define Success The very first question you need to ask yourself as you consider an ESG strategy is “Why”. The answers you discover for this question will sculpt the path your strategy will take. “Why” will define what success in […]
Read more 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 […]
Read more How To Be A GRESB Reporting Rockstar
GRESB is a huge sustainability report to tackle, and often real estate companies file with a number of unintentional inaccuracies. Get it right by ensuring these five areas are accurate and true to your individual processes. (Repost from Measurabl blog April 19, 2017).
Read more 9 Strategies for improved GRESB disclosure
Whether you’re new to the ESG disclosure market or a seasoned veteran, you’re probably aware of a paradigm shift in the real estate industry. Recent years have shown an increased demand for sustainability-focused construction and operations, as well as greater transparency into the efforts put forth by organizations in regards to ESG-centric business practices. There […]
Read more Six Tips to a More Organized GRESB Reporting Season
Verdani Partners has managed the GRESB submissions for 12+ funds including both debt and equity since 2013 with many of our clients ranking in the top 3 and top 5 in their respective peer groups. We developed a method to make reporting season as painless and efficient as possible to minimize the impact on our […]
Read more 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 […]
Read more Case Study: Winning formula: Collaborative Asset Performance Programme at 2 Cavendish Square
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. “The next step in active property management: digging into the BMS and engaging with occupiers and technical teams to fine tune property management” Purpose of the project 2 Cavendish Square compared poorly to […]
Read more Case Study: RLAM Energy Efficiency Programme (EEP)
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, June
Read more Case Study: Royal Victoria Place Energy Management
This article is part of a series of selected ESG case studies submitted by participants in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. “There is always more we can do to improve a building energy performance, it is about the commitment of the managers, engagement with tenants, and seeking every little improvement.” Purpose of the project […]
Read more 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 […]
Read more Case Study: The Great Energy Reduction Race
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 […]
Read more Case Study: CAPP at The Corn Exchange
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 […]
Read more Performance Targets week on GRESB Insights
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Read more 2018 ESG Goals
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 […]
Read more 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 […]
Read more On Public ESG Disclosure Trends
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 […]
Read more 3Degrees helps Akamai drive down emissions
Akamai shows that companies with smaller loads can still play a leadership role in combating climate change AKAMAI’S GOAL: 50% renewables by 2020 Reduce GHG emissions below 2015 levels by 2020 Akamai Technologies, the world’s largest cloud delivery platform, recently invested in an 80 megawatt wind farm in Texas. This investment is designed to match […]
Read more 4 ESG Takeaways for the Real Estate Sector from the 2017 GRESB Siemens Spring Conference
The first annual GRESB Spring Conference took place last week at the Crystal in London, hosted by Siemens, and those of us who were there are still processing the many insights and takeaways from the event. The venue was full of inspiring people — attendees, presenters and moderators — all gathered in one place. The combined […]
Read more Sharing Insights from Greengage Breakfast Workshop: Using GRESB to Deliver ESG in Real Estate
Investors increasingly view ESG as a core part of their investment analysis as its link to CFP in terms of reducing risks, improving performance and building reputation is becoming evident. Thus, there is a clear need for companies to embed ESG considerations in their strategy and business practice, as well as communicating this to the […]
Read more Carbon Credentials – Data Management and Reporting
“Carbon Credentials works with a number of market leading real estate organisations in the UK including Hermes Real Estate, The Crown Estate, and Aviva Investors to drive value out of sustainability data. We believe that reporting to GRESB provides companies with a framework for continual improvement of sustainability performance. Working with our property sector clients […]
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