Generalist Advisory Vs Sector Specialism

The commercial real asset market is evolving rapidly, and it’s no secret ESG is driving this evolution as the world transitions to a net zero economy. As a result, staying on top of ESG issues and applying them effectively to real asset investment and management is critical to keep up with the pace.

The role consultancies play is becoming increasingly important as firms are relying on ESG advisory services more than ever. Yet, despite the significance of the real asset sector, real asset ESG is still a niche area in the sustainability landscape. This begs the question, how can consultancies provide adequate ESG solutions for the real asset industry?

EVORA believes generalist ESG services for example, from a multidisciplinary professional service provider, often do not go far enough in providing the industry with the sector specific solutions it demands. Net zero carbon, TCFD and SFDR are vastly different in their application to real estate vs other asset classes. As such, expert sustainability knowledge in this field is vital.

EVORA is one of the only sustainability consultancy and software providers solely focused on the real asset industry, and with close to 100 ESG professionals is also one of the largest, and growing. Offering end-to-end ESG solutions, we believe our depth and breadth of knowledge in the industry is unrivalled. What sets EVORA apart? Our ability to break down complex issues, such as regulation and climate risk into simple, practical outcomes specifically for real asset professionals. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with navigating the ever-changing landscape, a great place to start is our ESG Training Academy, EVOLVE, designed to translate the vocabulary of ESG into everyday language.

Whatever issues investment and asset managers are faced with, one topic inevitably crops up: data. Data is one of the primary causes of confusion and complexity in the industry and, as such, poses a significant risk when making ESG-informed investment decisions. This fundamental component is one that EVORA has built its foundation on over the last 10 years through our proprietary ESG data management platform for real asset professionals, SIERA. SIERA, which spans 26 countries, is built around the principles of investment grade data and simplifies vast, fragmented data sets into accurate, consolidated ESG indicators to inform decisions at the asset, product and corporate level.

Although our consultancy and software services can be delivered independently, our clients recognise the benefits of combining the two. Interpreting ESG data and being able to answer the often asked “so what?” question requires a deep understanding of not just ESG, but the relation it has to the real asset industry. We firmly believe our ability to join the dots for our clients is where we add the most value. Our outcome and action-focused approach ultimately leads to positive change, helping to deliver on our vision: To accelerate the evolution and adoption of real asset sustainability to enhance the well-being of the planet and its people.

If you want to futureproof your business, choosing a dedicated real asset consultancy and software, we believe, is by far the safest bet.