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Exploring ESG and its Evolving Influence on the Commercial Real Estate Industry
Introduction to ESG & Sustainability We’ve all heard the buzz-term “ESG,” but what is it, why is it important, and how can firms and funds approach integrating it? In this article, we aim to explain some of these outstanding questions, and how ESG can be accretive to value. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors provide…
Read MoreGRESB Infrastructure Results Event Panel Discussion Summary
The GRESB Infrastructure Results Event for 2023, co-hosted by EVORA Global and held at the UBS offices in London, provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the current state and future trajectory of ESG reporting within the infrastructure investment landscape. Cathy Granneman from GRESB presented key insights into the 2023 GRESB Infrastructure results, setting the…
Read MoreSustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) – EVORA Insights
New sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) and a labelling system for investment products have been released by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, with some requirements set to take effect as soon as 2024. Context On November 28th 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released the long-anticipated Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investments labelling system. The regime has…
Read MoreCOP28 and the Built Environment: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future
As the world gathers in Dubai for COP28, the imperative to tackle climate change has reached a pivotal moment. Initially agreed upon in 2015 at COP21, the global commitment to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050 is now facing considerable challenges, with evidence showing that we are on track to exceed this limit by…
Read MoreEVORA Global Attains ISO 27001 Certification: Elevating Information Security to New Heights
Setting the Stage In the dynamic landscape of global business, safeguarding sensitive information is not just a best practice – it’s an absolute necessity. As an organisation that processes vast amounts of data for our clients worldwide, EVORA Global recognises the critical importance of maintaining a robust information security management system that not only meets…
Read MoreNavigating Sustainable Financing in Commercial Real Estate Debt
The Emergence of Sustainable Commercial Real Estate Debt In recent years, the market for sustainability in commercial real estate debt has been on the upswing, mirroring the growing importance of sustainability in finance. This is further boosted by wider economic forces, which have expanded the appeal, and returns, of fixed income products. Investors, lenders, and…
Read MoreGreen Investment Must be Ramped for UN Sustainability Goals to be Hit
Greater investment in infrastructure is required if the world is to hit key climate targets by 2030, Paul Sutcliffe, EVORA Global co-founder and chief operating officer, has warned. With Green Infrastructure Week beginning on Monday, November 6, Paul said infrastructure investment must be in line with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. “The Paris Agreement,…
Read MoreA Decade of Planet Mark – EVORA Global Achieves Certification for 10th Year Running
We are thrilled to announce that EVORA Global has achieved Planet Mark certification for the tenth consecutive year. Planet Mark is a highly-regarded sustainability certification that verifies and measures carbon and social data to reduce emissions and achieve the UN SDGs. The certification recognises continuous improvement, encourages action, and builds an empowered community of like-minded…
Read MoreReflections on My First Year Supporting Sustainability Reporting
After a year of working as a consultant at EVORA, I have supported several clients through a full annual cycle of sustainability reporting. For the clients engaged with EVORA this varies between internal communications with investors and stakeholders, and external reporting to regulators, governing bodies and the public. EVORA can support all these different…
Read MoreIasi Welcome Event
It’s official! Our team in Iasi have been brought into the fold and are now an official office of EVORA Global. Everyone worked so hard to make this extraordinary feat possible, so it was only right we celebrated this major win and landmark event in EVORA’s history. We took the whole team out…
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