August newsletter | Preliminary Results; Assessment Correction; Global Results release date announced; Regional Insights events registration; and more

This month has seen a continuous flow of activity and momentum as we draw closer to October’s release of public results and the start of our event season, kicking off with the GRESB Global Results on October 15. With so much happening, we are pleased to share the most important news and updates here, including:

• Preliminary Results
• Assessment Correction
• GRESB Foundation update
• Global Results and Regional Insights events
• Insights from the Pulse and more

For any questions, please contact us.

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September 2 is also the date from which members can start using the Assessment Correction service, designed for Participants who believe there has either been incorrect or incomplete data provided in their initial submission or an error in validation or scoring.

The service can be requested from September 2 until September 16 (23:59 UTC) by emailing [email protected], after which the Member Success Team will review your request and unlock your submission for corrections.

There are two key changes to note for 2024. First, there is a reduced fee structure for making corrections to the Assessment (see details at the above link). Second, there is no need to submit a form to challenge validation decisions. Instead, contact the Member Success Team for clarification on the validation decision and, if needed, use the Assessment Correction service.

Remember, final results will be released on October 1.

Held online on October 15, the GRESB Global Results event will look back at the dynamic evolution of the real asset industry over the past 15 years. Visionary discussions on measuring real-world impact will inspire and empower real asset investors and managers to look ahead, bringing an exciting future into focus.

Find out more on the GRESB Global Results event and register here.

Building on the global perspective, the 30+ in-person GRESB Regional Insights events will deliver practical, transformative case studies to enhance participants’ market insights and GRESB Assessment experience. Co-hosted with GRESB Partners, these events offer engagement with industry experts, networking with peers, and valuable knowledge to advance sustainability goals.

Check out the confirmed event locations and stay tuned as we open registrations.

• Sustainable Investment Forum North America | September 24 | New York, USA
  Held during Climate Week NYC, this event will convene 500 qualified institutional investors and financial leaders to foster dialogue, partnerships, and collaboration on sustainable investment practices. Dan Winters, GRESB’s Senior Director, Market Development and Strategic Initiatives, will be speaking.
• 2nd Annual GRESB Americas Institutional Investor Forum | October 1 | New York, USA
  Join RELPI, and GRESB speakers Chris Pyke, Dan Winters, and Sarah Welton for the 2nd Annual GRESB Americas Institutional Investors Forum (2024) for best practices in sustainability and accelerating industry change.
• ESG Sustainability in Real Estate Summit | October 2-3 | Colorado, USA
  Join the most forward-thinking ESG and sustainability leaders as they unite to navigate evolving regulations and market demands. Over two days, dive into 18+ case studies and explore ESG’s pivotal role in promoting sustainable and responsible business practices.
• SuperReturn Global Infrastructure | October 8-10 | London, UK
  Join us at SuperReturn Global Infrastructure, where GRESB’s Anna Olink, Director, Real Estate Engagement EMEA, and David Thomas, Director, Infrastructure, will share insights on private infrastructure investing, alongside 350+ industry leaders from 30+ countries.
• Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit | November 7-8 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
  A platform for investors, academics, politicians, and experts in sustainability to share their knowledge on ESG investing, climate finance, corporate governance, human rights, data privacy, biodiversity, and much more.
• Responsible Investor USA | December 3-4 | New York, USA
  Returning for its 15th year, this conference offers finance professionals insights into current issues and the impact of the 2024 US Elections. Connect with industry leaders to explore responsible investing practicalities and what asset owners are looking for in their next partners.
• Top 3 Ways to Improve Your GRESB Score | September 5 | Online
  Join this webinar to improve your 2024 GRESB score with expert insights.
•  Infrastructure Investor: Investor Forum 2024 | September 11-12 | London, UK
  Discover top asset class opportunities and network with 300+ industry leaders.
• IPE Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards 2024 | September 12-13 | Munich, Germany
  Explore infrastructure’s role in portfolios and improve ESG data management.
• Driving Sustainability in British Columbia: Unlocking the Benefits of GRESB Assessment | September 17 | Online
  Join this webinar with Prism Engineering to elevate sustainability and learn how GRESB assessments improve property management practices.
• The Summit for ESG New York | September 17 | New York, USA
  Network with top asset managers and owners for a day of valuable discussions.
• Net-zero Investor’s Real Estate Summit | September 25 | London, UK
  Exclusive sustainability insights and strategies for long-term returns and net zero, featuring GRESB’s Director of Real Estate Standards, Charles van Thiel.
• The District 2024 – Real Estate Investors Europe | September 25-27 | Barcelona, Spain
  Accelerated deals, discover new opportunities, and elevate your business. Speed up your transactions and interact with international decision-makers.
• 3rd Annual ESG Real Estate and Data Management Forum | September 26-27 | Stockholm, Sweden
  Get involved with this insightful panel on sustainability, financial strategy, and decarbonization.

See the events calendar for a full overview of all upcoming events.

GRESB is growing and looking for new people! Please feel free to share with your network.

Our most recently added open positions:

• Senior Product Manager | Amsterdam / Berlin / Paris / London
• Director, Infrastructure – Product | Amsterdam
• M&A and Special Projects Internship | Amsterdam / Paris
• Sales Manager Asia – Infrastructure | Singapore

Open positions for Asset Impact:

• Business Development Manager, EMEA | Paris / London

• ISSB delivers further harmonisation of the sustainability disclosure landscape as it embarks on new work plan | IFRS
• The next frontier for green building certifications | JLL
• Building an integrated approach to real estate sustainability | Deloitte
• ‘Inexcusable’: should climate hypocrites get the petrostates label? | The Guardian
• MSCI Study Finds Higher ESG Ratings Lower Cost of Capital for Companies | ESG News
• BNP Paribas enters into exclusive negotiations with AXA for the acquisition of AXA investment Managers and a long term partnership in Asset Management | BNP Paribas