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Economic Case for Green Buildings
Analysis of the financial and business rationale for constructing net-zero and ESG-compliant buildings in Canadian real estate development.
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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 - 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 ,…
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.
The Fifth Estate - Weather events regularly cause catastrophic damage to property across Australia. Yet, for decades, Australia has treated natural disasters as temporary shocks to the housing market. When floods become business as usual, property values stop recovering is a story from The Fifth Estate ,…
The Fifth Estate - The solutions to the building defect problem must be multipronged and address incentives and capacity, writes Andrea Sharam. And building code enforcement is essential to a properly functioning insurance system and to consumer rights. Code compliance and raising builders’ margins are key to…
The Fifth Estate - Technology is changing many of the ways we access information, particularly through AI and is now about to shake up how housing is built in Australia. As part of the NSW government’s recent budget, the Premier and Treasurer have announced that the government “will invest in a world-class facility…
The Fifth Estate - The federal government is set to offload about $3 billion of land thanks to surplus defence sites and a CSIRO Ginninderra site near Canberra that’s past its use by date. What a great opportunity to change the game on housing, according to reasoned independent Australian Capital Territory senator…
The Fifth Estate - Australia is losing $11 billion to landowners capitalising on windfall gains every year, thanks to upzoning (or government funded infrastructure). Windfall gains: Calling time on this one thing could abolish stamp duty – why aren’t we using it? is a story from The Fifth Estate , Australia's…
This is a 2024 responsible investing report published by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors covering real estate with a focus on sustainability practices. The report addresses environmental, social, and governance considerations relevant to real estate investment on a global basis.
Cushman & Wakefield examines strategies for real estate stakeholders to address Scope 3 emissions challenges and compliance.
This is an annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report published by Clarion Partners covering the 2024-2025 period, with a focus on sustainability practices across global operations.
Distinct legal entity from Starwood Property Trust (public REIT/lender) already in firms table -- new firm row, not reused.
This is a sustainability and impact report published by Prologis covering the 2024-25 period on a global basis. The report addresses the company's sustainability initiatives and performance across its global operations.
CBRE IM's own annual disclosure is titled 'Climate Report', not 'Sustainability Report' -- kept accurate, not renamed.
This is a sustainability report published by Nuveen Real Estate covering their real estate operations and practices for the 2024-2025 period on a global basis.
Knight Frank examines the evolving occupier needs and the growing importance of ESG considerations in real estate decision-making.
Knight Frank research examines the climate resilience progress of Singapore-listed REITs, identifying challenges and ESG strengthening opportunities across the sector.
For people who live in, own or manage affordable housing, energy efficiency can offer significant benefits beyond energy savings. Research from the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) shows that owners… The post Five Benefits Of Energy Upgrades in Affordable Housing appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing…
BNP Paribas Real Estate examines whether the most critical competencies for advancing sustainability in real estate may actually stem from disciplines outside the sustainability field itself.
Analysis of recent Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) reforms and their implications for UK commercial property owners and investors.
BNP Paribas Real Estate examines emerging sustainability frameworks and their impact on commercial real estate beyond the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor standard.
Analysis of investment opportunities emerging from municipal climate and sustainability projects in commercial real estate markets.
Moody's CRE Analytics examines climate change definitions and progress within commercial real estate, launching a new research series on climate-related topics.
Analysis of how wildfire-resilient building design and practices can mitigate credit risk and default potential in commercial real estate portfolios.
Knight Frank examines the requirements and pathways for achieving building energy performance rating B by 2031.
Cushman & Wakefield article examining carbon accounting methodology as a framework for reducing emissions in real estate operations.
Cushman & Wakefield examines the V4 version of the HQE-BD (Haute Qualité Environnementale - Bâtiment Durable) certification standard and its key evolutions for operational buildings.
White paper examining the regulatory and compliance challenges facing logistics and commercial real estate sectors from environmental legislation.
Commentary on sustainable investing strategy that examines the importance of understanding actual portfolio holdings and drivers beyond exclusionary screening approaches.
AEW research examines transition risk targets for European real estate investments, analyzing climate-related compliance and investment implications across markets.
BGO discloses embodied carbon metrics and sustainability risk policies aligned with SFDR Article 3 regulatory requirements.
Research examining how limited partner expectations and policy drivers are influencing sustainable investing practices and performance in real estate.
NAIOP Research Foundation report examining best practices in sustainable data center development through interviews with industry owners, operators, investors, developers and designers.
Technical analysis of construction and operational strategies for achieving energy efficiency standards beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2004 in multifamily residential properties, with associated cost assessments.
Morningstar DBRS outlines its methodology for integrating ESG considerations into credit rating assessments across sectors and asset classes.
Case study examining how climate risk assessment tools are being applied to evaluate impacts on both new real estate developments and existing assets.
Hospitality industry perspective on integrating sustainability into financial and risk management functions, driven by rising insurance costs and fiduciary obligations.
Guidance on involving ecologists early in development projects to address protected species, habitat constraints, and biodiversity net gain requirements.
BNP Paribas Real Estate explores how real estate stakeholders can adopt customized strategies to enhance social value creation within ESG frameworks.
Analysis of the interconnected dynamics between property taxation and extreme weather events in commercial real estate markets.
JLL explores emerging retail trends including hybrid retail spaces, sustainable store design, and shopper-facing technologies shaping the sector's evolution.
JLL explores engineering, nature-based, and AI-powered solutions for building climate resilience across real estate assets.
Analysis of solar energy adoption and its impact on industrial real estate markets in the Midwest region.
CBRE analysis examining the role of electric heating systems in compliance with UK minimum energy efficiency standards and asset value preservation.
CBRE examines sustainability drivers and practices within the holiday parks sector.
CBRE viewpoint with RMI and ULI on practical CRE decarbonization strategies; cites nearly 70% of office occupiers rejecting or paying less for buildings without sustainable features.
MSCI analyzes how booming data-center development conflicts with investors' climate commitments, quantifying construction-stage carbon and renewable-procurement strategies.
USGBC report on three decades of LEED impact: certified projects estimated to save 120M metric tons CO2, with LEED buildings using 25% less energy and 34% lower carbon emissions.
Five sustainability drivers reshaping real estate value; retrofit rates must rise more than fivefold globally to meet 2050 net-zero, with efficiency unlocking 25-50% revenue upside.
CBRE research on integrating climate-risk assessment with business strategy to drive value creation in commercial real estate amid expanding disclosure requirements.
CBRE analysis of how data centers can advance sustainability despite high energy intensity, addressing the AI-driven carbon paradox in the asset class.
RMI report offering replicable solutions for real estate investors to move beyond compliance toward integrated decarbonization strategies that increase asset value.
Hines' inaugural Climate Strategy Report detailing its 2040 net-zero operational carbon target and climate-risk management approach across its global real estate portfolio.
Over 70% of Western European office stock risks functional, financial or legal obsolescence by 2030 as EPBD and sustainability rules tighten; repositioning preserves asset value.
JLL guide on why sustainability is essential for real estate investors: buildings drive ~40% of global carbon emissions, raising stranded-asset and green-lease considerations.
Five-pillar framework for real estate decarbonization, noting nearly 60% of global RE CFOs lack the data and controls to comply with current environmental regulations.
Sixth annual report on the top 100 equity REITs: 94% report GHG emissions and 78% report on-site clean-energy generation, with REITs developing decarbonization pathways.
Five strategies for embedding sustainability into CRE capital planning and operations, noting ~40% of global CO2 emissions come from commercial real estate buildings.