This document was prepared by GRESB in response to the written feedback on the 2018 GRESB Real Estate Assessment provided by the members of the BBP. Elements of the document were discussed with the BBP during the in-person meeting kindly hosted by Aberdeen Standard Investments on December 4, 2018.
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Investors Expect and Demand Meaningful Environmental Goals and Progress
There is no doubt that environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles play an increasingly influential role in investment management today. For real estate investors in particular, climate change has arrived as a material risk both in terms of physical risk from floods, hurricanes, and wildfires, as well as transitional risk such as compliance, insurance, and […]
From the Top Down – Diversity & Inclusion Matters
Diversity and inclusion are both prevalent topics in society in recent years, however, they are not new concepts. The line: “diversity is a fact, inclusion is a choice” is often used to motivate people to achieve the targets of diversity and inclusion. As society is naturally full of diversities that exist amongst people, the aim […]
Public Consultation Confirmed Approach of CRREM-Decarbonisation Pathways for Real Estate
Public Consultation Confirmed Approach of CRREM-Decarbonisation Pathways for Real Estate Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) would like to thank all market participants who took part in the public consultation phase. Industry experts, investors and scientists provided feedback on the methodology, and gave consolidated statements on the decarbonisation pathways and their usefulness in understanding as […]