Marketing Resources

Here is where you will find all GRESB Marketing resources for members and partners. All Members and Partners can use GRESB’s marketing resources to highlight their commitment and ongoing efforts to build a more sustainable world.

Please note that GRESB logos are available for Members and Partners to use, following our Brand Guidelines and without making any alterations.

For media relations, please contact Tyler Guthrie (first letter and last name at gresb.com) or see our latest news.

GRESB General & Community Logos

The below logos are available for GRESB Members and Partners to use, following our Brand Guidelines. Please note that GRESB logos are proprietary material and may not be altered in any way.

Marketing Resources for GRESB Results Events

Each year we are excited to recognize and celebrate GRESB Participants from across the world who have inspired us with their leadership and commitment. We publicly highlight managers and companies with 5 Star rated entities together with Infrastructure Fund Managers who achieve a GRESB Score.

GRESB Rating

The GRESB Rating is based on the GRESB Score and the quintile position an entity occupies relative to all entities participating in the GRESB Assessment. If an entity is placed in the top quintile, it is recognized as a GRESB 5 Star rated entity. Each year, 20% of entities receive a GRESB 5 Star rating.

In 2023, we will publicly recognize the achievement of a 5 Star rating in the Assessment participation directory. In the case of listed companies and non-listed infrastructure assets, we will disclose the name of the company with a 5 Star rating. In the case of non-listed real estate entities and infrastructure funds, we will disclose the name of the fund manager together with how many of their entities have a 5 star rating.

 

  • A high-resolution GRESB Rating logo can be downloaded from your GRESB Scorecard in the Portal. We have also provided the logos and email signatures below. Please note that the logo may only be used to identify the GRESB Rating you have achieved as noted on your GRESB Scorecard.

     

  • A high-resolution GRESB Rating logo can be downloaded from your GRESB Scorecard in the Portal. We have also provided the logos and email signatures below. Please note that the logo may only be used to identify the GRESB Rating you have achieved as noted on your GRESB Scorecard.

  • We will continue to recognize Real Estate entities with a score higher than 50% of the points allocated to each relevant component. Entities with more than 15 points in Management and 35 points in Performance – or – 15 points in Management and 35 points in Development will receive the Green Star designation, highlighted through a distinctive markup in the Scorecard and Benchmark Reports.

GRESB Sector Leaders

The GRESB Sector Leaders are the best performers by sector, region and nature of ownership from across the GRESB Assessments. This year we will continue to recognize the entity with the top GRESB Score and all those with a score within 1 point of the top score for each category.

You may use the GRESB Sector Leader logos and email signatures in your communications. Please note that the logo may only be used to identify Sector Leaders.

  • Download the Real Estate Sector Leader logos and email signatures below.

    The entity with the top GRESB Score, as well as the entities with a score within 1 point of the top score in a category will be recognized as Sector Leaders.

    • Categories are unique combinations of sector, region and nature of ownership. Each category requires a minimum of six entities.
    • Sector Leaders are determined for each region (Regional Sector Leaders) and globally (Global Sector Leaders), taking legal status into account.
    • It is possible for the same entity to be recognized as both a Regional Sector Leader and a Global Sector Leader.
    • Within each region, we need a minimum of six listed and six non-listed entities in order to assign Sector Leaders, both for the Listed and Non-listed category. If we do not have six entities in one of the categories, we do not assign a Sector Leader for that category. We assign a Sector Leader for the combined category within each region. If we do not have six entities for the combined category, we do not assign any Sector Leader for that region.

    Example: If the top score in Office, Americas, Listed is 96.0000, all entities with a score above 95.0000 will be recognized as Sector Leaders in this category. If the second highest score registered in this category is 94.9999, GRESB will only recognize one Sector Leader – the entity with a score of 96.0000. For the purposes of this analysis, GRESB will use scores rounded to the fourth decimal.

  • Download the Infrastructure Sector Leader logos and email signatures below.

    The entity with the top GRESB Score, as well as the entities with a score within 1 point of the top score in a category will be recognized as Sector Leaders

    For Infrastructure Funds, categories are unique sectors at either the Region or Sector level (using the TICCS classification). Each category requires a minimum of six entities at the Sector level.

    For Infrastructure Assets, categories are unique sectors at either the Industrial-group (Superclass) or Sector level (using the TICCS classification). Each category requires a minimum of 12 entities at the Sector level or six entities at the Industrial-group (Superclass) level. For sectors where there are fewer than six entities at the Industrial-group (Superclass) level, these entities will be bundled into an ‘Other’ group so every entity has an opportunity to be a Sector Leader.

Infrastructure Managers with a GRESB Score

The GRESB Score – Infrastructure Fund/Asset is a clear recognition of the ESG coverage of their portfolio.  This is because it is only available to Infrastructure Fund Managers with more than 25% of their underlying assets completing the Infrastructure Asset Assessment.

In 2023, we will publicly recognize Infrastructure Fund Managers that receive GRESB Scores. The listing will include the name of the fund manager together with the number of their participating funds that received a GRESB Score.

You may use the GRESB Score – Infrastructure Fund logo and email signature in your communications. Please note that the logo may only be used to identify Infrastructure Fund Managers that have achieved a GRESB Score – meaning more than 25% of their underlying assets completed the Infrastructure Asset Assessment.

GRESB Infrastructure & Real Estate Public Disclosure badge

The GRESB Infrastructure & Real Estate Public Disclosure badge recognizes listed infrastructure and real estate companies.

You may use the GRESB Public Disclosure badge in your communications. Please note that the badge may only be used to identify Public Disclosure participants.

Public Communications

We will notify managers who have received recognitions (GRESB Sector Leaders, GRESB 5 Star Rated, and Infrastructure Fund Managers with a GRESB Score) when the public results are released in October. The listings will then be included on the public website, in press releases, and shared with media partners. There will be no embargo date in 2023, as such participants can choose to publicly communicate their final GRESB results, should they wish to do so, once they receive their final Benchmark Report on October 2.

Like in previous years, we will be providing helpful marketing resources, including logos, press release templates and quotes from GRESB’s CEO, for members to use in public communications. The marketing resources page will be updated throughout September as resources become available.

Communicating about peer groups

In 2023, GRESB introduced a test version of its “Customized Peer Group” functionality for real estate entities, which is currently in the process of being developed. While participants are welcome to share this customized ranking with investors outside of the GRESB Portal, we recommend that participants still use their official peer group designation found on their Benchmark Report in any public communication.

When communicating about peer groups in public communication, it is important to accurately reflect the group’s selection criteria to avoid confusion. Because peer group names are long, we recommend referencing the full peer group name once in any piece of communication and using shorthand in other instances. Alternatively, you can use general language if it does not misrepresent the nature or scope of the peer group.

  • Feel free to use the following text to describe GRESB and please include the link to our website for more information.

    About GRESB
    GRESB is a mission-driven and industry-led organization providing standardized and validated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data to financial markets. Established in 2009, GRESB has become the leading ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments across the world, used by 150 institutional and financial investors to inform decision-making. For more information, visit GRESB.com.

  • Real Estate: In 2023, GRESB Real Estate Assessment participation increased by 15% to include 2,084 listed and non-listed portfolios, generating a benchmark that covers USD 7.2 trillion of gross asset value (GAV) across 75 countries.

    Infrastructure: In 2023, Infrastructure Fund Assessment participation grew to cover 172 funds and the Infrastructure Asset Assessment to include 687 assets across 72 countries. The Infrastructure Benchmark now covers approximately USD 393 billion of gross asset value (GAV) at the fund level and USD 1.2 trillion of GAV at the asset level for a total of approximately USD 1.6 trillion GAV.

  • We have created press release templates covering GRESB Participation and Sector Leader Recognition.

  • Sebastien Roussotte, CEO of GRESB

    General quotes:

    “Benchmark growth across real estate and infrastructure this year is not just about numbers—it’s about the depth and breadth of data. This increasing dedication and awareness of data quality demonstrates the commitment of global real assets to transparency and sustainability on a broader scale.”

    “Reviewing the benchmarks for this year, it’s evident that the industry’s dedication to ESG principles is stronger than ever, as showcased by the continued increase in participation and broader data coverage. We applaud investors and managers in the real assets sector for their resolute pursuit of sustainability.”

    “With a record number of fund managers and asset owners reporting to GRESB, we’re delighted to witness the global real assets industry amplifying its efforts towards ESG disclosure. This marks a significant stride towards a more sustainable and responsible future.”

    “This year, we have witnessed an acceleration in GRESB participation across the Asia-Pacific region and parts of North America, fostered by GRESB’s expanding local footprint in these areas and a growing momentum in sustainable real assets practices.”

    Sector leaders:

    “GRESB Sector Leaders embody the industry’s champions, leading the charge towards a net-zero future and propelling the sector forward. We wholeheartedly commend this year’s Sector Leaders for their dedication, leadership and commitment to ESG principles and sustainability.”

    Net-zero quotes:

    “Net zero in real assets is not merely a goal, but a necessity. It requires a collective commitment to reduce carbon footprints and drive sustainability in the built environment. GRESB participants stand at the forefront of this movement, actively implementing strategies, setting targets and integrating sustainable practices to accelerate progress towards a net-zero future.”

  • You worked hard to achieve them, so it makes sense to share your GRESB Results on social media and celebrate your success. Remember to mention @GRESB. Here are the hashtags we are using:

    • #GRESBResults
    • #GRESB
    • #ESG
    • #sustainability