Posts by Andy Clow
Beyond Bricks – Navigating Sustainability Risks in Commercial Real Estate for Maximum Value
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is taking a real battering right now. The Wall Street Journal even labelled it the “latest dirty word in corporate America.” Although this characterisation is debatable, it’s clear that the commercial real asset market is increasingly cautious about where and how to invest in sustainability outcomes. During and shortly after…
Read MoreUnlocking Value in Short-Term Real Estate Investments Through Sustainability
EVORA Global has read with interest commentary that commercial real estate strategies offering higher yields, at a higher risk, will likely move first and fastest as the real estate market seeks to deploy built up capital. This trend is being driven by investors demanding higher returns in a challenged market. When the ‘risk-free’ rate (represented…
Read MoreSEC Climate Disclosure Ruling – Scope 3. A Missed Opportunity
Just when it seemed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had gone cold on their draft climate-related disclosure rule, it has been resurrected, albeit somewhat milder than initially touted. The exclusion of mandatory reporting of Scope 3 emissions (those associated with a firm’s value chain) is a significant step down from the original text –…
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