Sustainability
Unlocking Value: How Active Asset Management is Transforming Real Estate in a High-Interest Era
The approach to managing commercial real estate has changed significantly in recent years due to a combination of a high-interest rate environment, reduced occupancy, and associated plummeting asset values in certain sectors. Meeting Changing Demands The era of using leverage and/or refinancing to turn a profit is largely over, and funds are needing to…
Read MoreSpeaking Finance Is Not Enough – Sustainability Must Be Part of the Bigger Picture
How are financial metrics, such as IRR (Internal Rate of Return), ROI (Return on Investment), and Yield on Cost, being considered in the context of sustainability within the real asset market? We have no intention of delving into the detailed definitions here (our clients are far better placed to do this). However, we would argue…
Read MoreA New Era of Accountability, Action, and Innovation – 2025 Predictions from Paul Sutcliffe
Tighter rules, rising caution about greenwashing, and, for some, looming 2030 Net Zero goals – 2025 will push the real asset investment industry to hit a new gear. Paul Sutcliffe, Co-Founder and Director of EVORA Global, offers a look into what the next year may hold. Here’s a breakdown of the key trends Paul…
Read MoreWhy GRESB Keeps Evolving – and How to Keep Scoring High
Keeping pace with GRESB’s changes while also considering budget constraints, the pressure to compare with peers, and the constant demand to deliver results can feel like trying to hit a moving target – because that’s what you’re doing. In this blog post, we’ll explore why GRESB keeps refining its criteria, and how businesses…
Read MoreScaling Up ESG Data: What Full Coverage Means for Reporting and Beyond
If you’ve ever rushed to collect data at the last minute – say, for a GRESB report – you know the drill. The pressure to gather and verify everything just before deadlines is real. But what if there was a way to avoid the stress, streamline the process, and ensure the data you need is…
Read MoreGRESB 2025: A Closer Look at Future Trends
GRESB has always been about evolution and standards continue to refine and reflect the industry’s growing priorities. From stricter data requirements to a sharper focus on renewable energy and embodied carbon, the 2025 standards will challenge companies to step up their game. In this blog, we’ll break down the key updates, what they mean…
Read MoreClimate Risk Is Financial Risk – What Is Our Fiduciary Duty at a 6-Degree Temperature Increase?
At our recent GRESB Regional Insights event in Stockholm, we hosted a panel discussion on the topic “Climate risk is financial risk – What is our fiduciary duty at a 6-degree temperature increase?”, which explored the possible impact of such a devastating scenario and resulting financial consequences. Four experts from various sectors of the real…
Read MoreFuture Proofing Your Debt Book
The U.S. commercial real estate sector is bracing for an unprecedented wave of debt maturities. This situation, often described as a “wall of maturities,” highlights a critical challenge facing fund managers and lenders alike. The era of persistently low interest rates has ended, and the rapid increase in rates has caught many by surprise. As…
Read MoreBeyond 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 MoreInsights from EVORA’s Value-Add Webinar
The webinar hosted by Ed Gabbitas, co-founder of EVORA, focused on how sustainability adds value to real estate investments, particularly in the value-add space. The discussion featured insights from Inger Ahaneku, Head of ESG at MARK Capital, Ryan Ray, leader of ESG Performance at TPG, and Sonny Masero, Managing Director for Global ESG at Hines.…
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