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The Fifth Estate - Solving the affordably housing crisis requires state initiatives to be appropriately targeted and sustained. So far, NSW is stumbling. It’s no wonder voters look fondly on One Nation; sure, they’ll wreck the joint but could we tell the difference? When selecting classical archetypes on which to…
ESR and CloudHQ secured LEED Gold certification for the Cosmosquare OS1 data centre facility in Japan, highlighting sustainability achievements in the data center sector.
ESR Group closed a US$2.5 billion syndicated sustainability-linked credit facility, aligning borrowing costs with environmental performance metrics.
MARK (formerly Meyer Bergman) completed a forward sale of sustainable office space in Paris to Swiss Life Asset Management and announced plans to launch a sustainable regeneration platform.
Skyline Group releases its 2026 outlook covering Canadian real estate and renewable infrastructure investment trends and forecasts.
Commercial real estate operator Table Space has entered a partnership with CleanMax to deploy renewable energy solutions across its properties in Karnataka.
A proptech company released a green living index at a NAREDCO event, analyzing how India's green housing initiatives may affect residential affordability over time.
An examination of how sustainability metrics are becoming central to real estate investment decision-making and long-term asset valuation.
Fibra Uno accelerates its sustainability initiatives through environmental restoration, reforestation, and ecosystem conservation projects targeting recovery of 50 kilometers of green areas.
A planned companion document to ASHRAE 90.1 will elevate current informative appendices on operational emissions guidelines to more prominent status.
Ontario government proposes a new financing mechanism to support energy and water efficiency upgrades in commercial and multifamily properties.
Hazelview Investments' 2025 Sustainability Report documents progress on responsible investment, decarbonization, green building certification, and community engagement across its real estate portfolio.
A survey of Portuguese homebuyers reveals that climate risks—particularly storms, heat waves, and cold—are shaping residential property purchase decisions.
A new office development in Barcelona is pursuing Living Building Challenge certification, marking a European first for this rigorous sustainability standard.
JLL Mexico examines how sustainability considerations influence real estate valuation methodologies and property value assessment.
Examines engineering, nature-based, and AI-powered approaches to building climate resilience across real estate assets.
Analysis of how energy efficiency impacts real estate asset valuations across institutional portfolios.
Examines the paradox of artificial intelligence improving building energy efficiency while simultaneously increasing overall power consumption demands across real estate.
An examination of valuation challenges and inconsistencies in how environmental, social and governance factors are priced into real estate asset assessments.
Analysis of how revised SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) frameworks may reduce compliance burden on real estate managers and unlock capital deployment in sustainable properties.
Experts at a Ho Chi Minh City conference identify financing as the primary obstacle to converting Vietnam's industrial parks to sustainable operations, rather than technological limitations.
A Vietnam Investment Review conference in Hanoi examined tourism real estate as a sustainable long-term investment channel.
Africa's first USD-denominated green income REIT completed an oversubscribed listing on Kenya's NSE, positioning the offering as evidence of strong capital availability in the Kenyan market.
A new residential development in Johannesburg's CBD demonstrates sustainable design and affordable housing principles.
An examination of sustainability trends and green building practices shaping residential homeownership markets.
An article exploring the adoption of green building practices and sustainability trends in the residential homeownership market.
A major retail property in South Africa earned a significant green building certification, marking a global sustainability milestone for the asset.
A major African retail property has earned an advanced sustainability certification, marking a significant milestone in green building standards for the region.
Balwin's head office building has received the highest as-built green certification rating among commercial properties in South Africa, highlighting sustainability achievement in the market.
Attacq and Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking completed dual green building certifications (EDGE and Green Star) for the Nexus commercial property, marking a sustainability milestone in South Africa.
Attacq and Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking achieved dual sustainability certifications (EDGE and Green Star) for the Nexus commercial building in South Africa.
Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has reached a significant sustainability milestone with 12 net-zero carbon certification projects across its South African office and logistics and industrial portfolios, reflecting the company’s continued progress towards its long-term environmental and decarbonisation goals. This…
AYALA LAND Offices (ALO), the office leasing unit of Ayala Land, Inc., said its One Ayala East and West Towers have obtained Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, covering 74,531 square meters of gross floor area of office space. “By achieving both LEED and EDGE Zero Carbon…
ARTHALAND CORP. is targeting four international and local green building certifications for its latest premium residential project, Sondris, developed through a strategic joint venture with Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) Pte. Ltd. The 41-storey vertical residential development project, located along Arnaiz Avenue and…
From biomethane financing to low-carbon transport achievements, portfolio companies continue to deliver on growth, operational progress and sustainability objectives.
Fitch Ratings publishes an ESG relevance scores dashboard for structured finance instruments in the first half of 2026.
Insights • Sustainability / ESG
A Cushman & Wakefield analysis examining embodied carbon and Scope 3 emissions across China's commercial real estate sector, addressing sustainability measurement gaps beyond operational carbon.
Newsec examines operational and technical challenges posed by sustainability measures in modern building design, particularly regarding wireless infrastructure compatibility.
INREV publishes a snapshot of sustainability disclosure practices and trends across real estate investment vehicles.
FTSE Russell research examining climate risk management frameworks and strategies for real estate investors navigating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
As extreme heat intensifies, cities and developers are using heat mapping, urban planning, and climate resilience strategies to reduce heat risk and rising costs.
As climate risk becomes a greater consideration for insurers and investors, cities that invest in resilience may be better positioned for long-term real estate investment.
CREDA Research Foundation examines how the commercial real estate industry assesses, manages and mitigates physical climate risk.
Article • Technology
Analysis of climate resilience strategies for real estate using engineering, nature-based solutions, and AI-powered approaches.
A developer and financial institution collaborate to explore sustainable financing solutions for environmentally responsible real estate developments in the Gulf region.
Article examining methane-powered solutions as a potential approach to address data centre capacity constraints in the United Kingdom.
Article explores biodiversity as an emerging structural risk factor affecting real estate valuations, moving beyond landscape beautification to address deeper asset implications.
RICS has released a global guide providing foundational knowledge on sustainable development practices for real estate agents and professionals.
Analysis of the financial and business rationale for constructing net-zero and ESG-compliant buildings in Canadian real estate development.
The Fifth Estate - Victoria may soon be the first Australian jurisdiction to mandate the creation of building manuals, but not without caveats. Victoria’s building manuals are a good start is a story from The Fifth Estate , Australia's sustainability newspaper.
The Fifth Estate - Moving from the popular presale model to a build then sell model would provide additional funds for the builder, increase the quality of housing, stabilise demand, increase workplace stability and encourage labour retention, said Andrea Sharam. So why are we not using it? Why are we still…
The Fifth Estate - Sydney is no stranger to extreme heat. In January 2020, Penrith in Western Sydney reached 48.9 degrees, the highest temperature ever recorded in Greater Sydney. By 2050, many Sydney apartments built to today’s standards could be too hot for weeks at a time is a story from The Fifth Estate ,…
Feature examining retrofit strategies and initiatives aimed at revitalizing downtown areas across Alberta's major cities.
Ekologia w budownictwie przestaje być kosztem, a staje się rynkowym standardem. Dzięki wiedzy i optymalizacji systemów, wydatki Skanska na zielone technologie spadły z 7% do zaledwie 2% budżetu. Ekspert wyjaśnia, jak wygląda ta transformacja.
Analysis of updated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) requirements for commercial properties, including changes to EPC B targets and milestone adjustments affecting landlord compliance obligations.