Target setting for the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and other net-zero goals
This year, GRESB announced they will align their reporting standards to the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and increase recognition for real estate portfolios that sign the Commitment. Signatories of the Commitment pledge to operate 100% of their portfolio buildings at net zero carbon by 2030. Your real estate firm […]
Read more The state of safety, health, and wellbeing in 2020
Following coronavirus outbreaks in their supply chains, both Tyson Foods Inc. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. added a Chief Medical Officer to their executive teams. These actions reflect the market’s increased emphasis on employee safety, health, and wellbeing in 2020. Expansions of safety, health, and wellbeing were not uncommon pre-COVID. In fact, many sectors recorded […]
Read more Now Is The Time To Start Moving the Needle On Your TCFD Efforts, Here’s Why
Companies are recognizing the importance of assessing risks and planning for contingency. While many investors have historically looked at how an organization assesses and acts upon risk from a reactive standpoint, companies and investors are beginning to take a proactive approach by assessing and planning for risk through disclosures and strategic approaches. Now, more than ever, improving the quality of firms’ climate disclosures is critical to managing climate risks and opportunities in financial markets.
Read more The State of GRESB: 2020 vision into the future of the framework
GRESB Premier Partner Goby hosts a webinar on the state of GRESB in 2020 with a cameo by Dan Winters, Head of Americas. The new year is always a time for change. Whether the changes are large or small, the theme of a new beginning permeates all facets of life and business. GRESB is no […]
Read more Leveraging Data for GRESB Greatness – Webinar | Goby
Dan Winters, Head of Americas, GRESB and Helee Lev, CRO, Goby outline actionable best practices and strategic opportunities for using your data to elevate your GRESB submissions and increase your portfolio’s ESG performance.
Read more Leadership on Climate and Resilience – Join GRESB and Goby in San Francisco
Something big is about to happen in San Francisco. Leaders are converging from around the world talk about the future of the planet. They will make big commitments to greenhouse gas emissions reductions and talk about the big challenges posed by climate-related shocks and stressors. The focal point will be the first-ever Global Climate Action […]
Read more How to develop leadership in ESG management and reporting
4 W’s of ESG management & reporting leadership: “Why”, “What”, “Who”, “When”. Why: Set Goals, Define Success The very first question you need to ask yourself as you consider an ESG strategy is “Why”. The answers you discover for this question will sculpt the path your strategy will take. “Why” will define what success in […]
Read more 9 Strategies for improved GRESB disclosure
Whether you’re new to the ESG disclosure market or a seasoned veteran, you’re probably aware of a paradigm shift in the real estate industry. Recent years have shown an increased demand for sustainability-focused construction and operations, as well as greater transparency into the efforts put forth by organizations in regards to ESG-centric business practices. There […]
Read more Frequently asked GRESB questions & answers
During a recent webinar hosted by Goby and GRESB, we discussed several of the most frequently asked GRESB questions. The questions and answers below are not ranked in any particular order.
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