Since appointment, the first priority was to predict and track the funds’ sustainability performance and consequently the potential GRESB score. This was completed using EVORA’s in-house gap analysis scorecard, from which we set out a clear strategy for achieving GRESB excellence.

The selected funds’ sustainability initiatives were captured by EVORA’s framework approach, aligned with the Environmental Management System standard ISO14001, which was developed by EVORA to ensure that a targeted, consistent and practical sustainability programme be implemented. While EVORA developed the GRESB roadmap and executed the data collection and reporting via SIERA, Habitech delivered the funds’ sustainability objectives such as:

• Energy efficiency audits

• Green building certifications

Effective and continuous engagement with all stakeholders at BNP Paribas REIM Italy Sgr and their appointed property managers was key to successfully gather the necessary evidence and develop a structured approach to enhancing and integrating sustainability and ESG into existing operational processes.