Join the GRESB Partner Program
Partner with the global ESG benchmark to gain visibility and access to our expanding network of asset managers and investors.
Through the GRESB Partner Program, talented sustainability advisors and software solution providers work with fund managers, companies and asset operators who participate in GRESB Assessments. Partners help them collect, report and manage their ESG data as well as complete the GRESB Assessments and improve their overall sustainability performance. Asset managers use the GRESB Assessments and related benchmarks to engage with investors, measure and manage their ESG performance and prepare for climate-related financial risks.
GRESB works with the leading national, regional and global industry bodies and associations working in real estate and infrastructure sectors. These Industry Partners collaborate with us to improve sustainability best practices in real assets.
Benefits of becoming a GRESB Partner
- Visibility to the GRESB network
We actively promote partners to our more than 2,200 real estate and infrastructure members, across all assessments and through key channels such as benchmark reports, assessment guidance material and in the highly publicized GRESB Results. - Event access
Enjoy preferential networking and relationship-building opportunities at co-hosted events, both in-person and online. - Thought leadership
Stand out as an industry expert by publishing client case studies and articles on our blog, GRESB Insights (our blog). - Exclusive updates and engagement
Receive monthly partner updates, join quarterly calls with the GRESB team and have the opportunity to participate in advisory groups like our Regional Standards Committee. - GRESB API
Leverage the GRESB API to help GRESB members report asset-level data to the GRESB Portal – or use the standard spreadsheets for data entry. - Training partner
Become eligible to organize, host and deliver GRESB training sessions, either in-person or online, subject to our license agreement.
Levels of partnership
Three levels of paid membership are open to commercial organizations like consultants and solution providers. You can become a partner dedicated to our real estate members, infrastructure members or both. Partnerships are available at the Global Partner, Premier Partner or Partner levels.
Industry bodies and media and research organizations can sign up to partner with GRESB without a paid subscription.
Inquire about industry partnership here.
Partner benefits
| Global tier | Premier + API | Premier tier | Partner tier | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKETING & VISIBILITY | |||||
| Partner Profile listing in the GRESB Partner Directory. | all regions; unlimited updates per year, multiple contacts listed on profile | up to 2 regions; 2 updates per year; up to 2 contacts listed | up to 2 regions; 2 updates per year; up to 2 contacts listed | 1 region; 1 update per year; 1 contact listed | |
| Promotion via Partner Directory in various communications to (potential) participants (eg. when asked by participants for recommendations, communications to announce the opening of the Portal, in Benchmark Report, etc.) | |||||
| Logo included at the end of Benchmark Reports | |||||
| Listing at the end of GRESB Reference Guides | |||||
| Promotion of events, training, webinars on GRESB event calendar | |||||
| Promotion of events, trainings, webinars on GRESB social media channels (subject to content alignment with GRESB & number of submissions) | at GRESB’s discretion | ||||
| Logo on printed GRESB materials for in-person events | |||||
| Posting of articles and case studies on GRESB blog: GRESB Insights, subject to GRESB’s editorial oversight and calendar | |||||
| Promotion of articles in GRESB newsletter and LinkedIn | at GRESB’s discretion | at GRESB’s discretion | |||
| Bespoke marketing collaborations | at GRESB’s discretion | at GRESB’s discretion | at GRESB’s discretion | ||
| COLLABORATION & EXPERTISE | |||||
| Eligibility for nomination to GRESB Foundation Board | |||||
| Eligibility for nomination to GRESB Standards Committee | |||||
| Eligibility for nomination to GRESB Expert Resource Group | |||||
| Eligibility to (co)host GRESB ESG events | First preference | ||||
| Preferential attendance at in-person GRESB events | |||||
| Eligibility to become a GRESB Training Partner: organizing, hosting, and delivering GRESB training sessions, in-person or online, subject to the GRESB Training Partner License Agreement. | |||||
| Dedicated account manager | |||||
| Eligibility for co-branded events/webinars with GRESB | |||||
| Access to QA and Premium Services team for onboarding and assistance | |||||
| Eligibility for other co-branding opportunities | |||||
| API & DATA | |||||
| Eligibility for yearly access key to API in the GRESB Portal (Real Estate Assessment). Additional fees apply per entity submission via the API. | |||||
| Data & API updates via monthly Partner Newsletter | |||||
| Access to basic support documentation | |||||
| Eligibility to be recognized as a GRESB Data Partner. (Data Partner label on Partner profile, searchable as a “Data Partner” in the Partner Directory; Data Partner Logo and e-signature badge. Partners must not only be paying at the Global+, Global, or Premier tier, but also have an active connection to the API in the GRESB Portal) | |||||
| Support | Support via QA team | Support via QA team | |||
| STAYING CONNECTED | |||||
| Monthly Partner newsletter | |||||
| Quarterly Partner call on Zoom, 2 attendees per Partner | |||||
| Eligibility for 1-on-1 catchups | quarterly | ||||
| Onboarding | Access to exclusive Partner resources | Access to exclusive Partner resources | |||
| Exclusive member access to GRESB online training platform | across one region | ||||
Industry, media, and research partner benefits
- Listing in the GRESB Industry Partner Directory, with links to your Partner Profile with an organizational overview
- Eligibility to participate in GRESB Advisory Groups or Industry Working Groups and provide input into GRESB Assessment, Component and Module development
- Opportunity to participate in GRESB Events
- Eligibility to submit case studies to online training platform as well as articles to GRESB Insights
- Access to custom data designed to address specific requirements or research objectives*
- Joint events, webinars and other marketing collaborations*
- Access to the GRESB API program focused on linking the GRESB Portal to asset-level data collection tools and rating schemes*
- Collaboration on award programs*
*Fees may be applicable for additional collaborations. Details to be agreed on an individual basis.
Become a GRESB Partner