Become a GRESB Participant Member
GRESB is an investor-led and mission-driven initiative to provide ESG data on real asset investments to investors, lenders, managers and the wider industry. GRESB Assessments provide a consistent framework to measure ESG performance based on self-reported data that is validated, scored and peer benchmarked. Our broad market coverage means our members can apply a single, globally recognized ESG framework to all their real assets.
GRESB Participant Membership is open for fund managers, companies and asset operators participating in the GRESB Assessments.
As a GRESB Participant Member, you’ll have access to high-quality ESG data and powerful analytical tools to benchmark your ESG performance, identify areas for improvement and engage with investors.
Benefits of Membership
| Improved ability to identify areas of risk and opportunity in your portfolio and assets. | Access to business intelligence on best practices in ESG performance. | ||
| Clearer picture of your ESG performance and how it compares against your peers. | Improved opportunity to attract new investors, including long term investors and investors seeking more comprehensive risk and opportunity analysis. | ||
| Greater knowledge of investor needs and perspectives to improve your investor engagement. | Ability to report validated ESG performance information to the market using a global industry standard. | ||
| Reduced time and effort needed to respond to ad-hoc requests relating to sustainability issues. | Recognition that you have taken a significant step towards leadership on ESG issues. | ||
| More consistent messaging about your sustainability performance to your stakeholders. | Preferential marketing, industry recognition and networking opportunities. |
What you can expect from your Membership
GRESB Scorecard
Provides you with an individual GRESB score, a breakdown of your ESG performance and an analysis of how your performance compares to your peers.
Benchmark Report
Gives an in-depth analysis of your sustainability performance and a detailed indicator-level comparison with peers. The report allows you to compare your performance to your peer group, identify issues and opportunities, and to make business decisions. Learn more.
Portfolio Analysis Tool
Allows you to compare your aggregated portfolio to a self-selected benchmark, based on region, property type and management style. This online tool provides added value for fund managers that participate with several entities by comparing the relative performance of each fund. Learn more.
GRESB Advisory Bodies
Opportunity to sit on Advisory Boards, regional Benchmark Committees (where applicable) and to join Industry Working Groups to inform the future content of the GRESB Assessments.
Guidance Materials
The “Guidance” tab in the Assessment Portal provides you with clear blueprints for completing the Assessments and improving performance in the future. This guidance is also provided in the Assessment Reference Guides, available in downloadable PDF.
GRESB Helpdesk
Dedicated to helping you complete your Assessment smoothly and efficiently. The GRESB team is on hand to answer any questions you may have about completing the Assessment.
Template Tool
The template tool enables responses to be copied across multiple submissions.
Grace Period
First year participants can submit the Assessment without providing GRESB Investor Members with the ability to request access to their results. This is referred to as a “Grace Period”.
Streamlined Reporting Tools
Allow more streamlined reporting by pre-filling information already provided in previous years, automating data-connections via API connections, broadening the level of information that can be provided to GRESB through API connections and Excel spreadsheets.
Member Directory
Recognition in the Member Directory, in the GRESB Portal and in GRESB’s guidance materials. Members can also use the GRESB logo in outreach efforts.
GRESB Events
Preferential attendance and eligibility to speak at GRESB events for networking, relationship building and marketing opportunities.
GRESB Insights
Opportunity to contribute articles and case studies to GRESB Insights to share sustainability best practices and leadership with the industry.
GRESB Participant Members
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2020 Annual Fee Schedule
| Assessment Participation Fee | EUR | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4,000 | 4,500 |
| Each subsequent Assessment within the same asset class (real estate or infrastructure) | 2,500 | 2,800 |
First year and non-OECD participating entities
Entities can participate in the GRESB Assessments for their first year for free. The entity will be benchmarked and receive a free Scorecard. They will have the option of purchasing a Benchmark Report.
Entities headquartered in non-OECD countries can participate in the GRESB Assessments for free. The entity will be benchmarked and receive a free Scorecard with their GRESB Score. They will have the option of purchasing a Benchmark Report.
| Other Products & Services | EUR | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Response Check | 1,750 | 2,050 |
| Results Review | 1,750 | 2,050 |
| Benchmark Report* | 4,000 | 4,500 |
| Customized Benchmark Report | 1,750 | 2,050 |
| Participant Training - online | Free | Free |
| Participant Training - inperson event | 500 | 550 |
| Participant Training - inhouse** | 5,000 | 5,500 |
Other products and services
Other products and services (e.g. Response Checks, Customized Benchmark Reports, training seats, etc.) are no longer be bundled with the Assessment participation fee. This allows participants to select only those products and services they require.
Next Step
To find out more about becoming a GRESB Participant Member, please complete the form below. We’ll send you the Member Application form and schedule a call to learn more about your goals and discuss how we can help support your sustainability efforts.