Posts Tagged ‘data’
Data Availability is the GRESB Game-Changer You Can’t Ignore
Anyone who has ever submitted to GRESB knows that gathering data is a huge part of the reporting process. Data availability contributes to a significant portion of your GRESB score – the better the percentage, the higher the potential score. But it’s getting harder and harder to stay ahead. Data Completeness, Data Coverage and…
Read MoreWrapping Up 2024 – End of Year Reflections
As we step away from a year marked by geopolitical tension, inflationary pressure, and regulatory shake-ups, one outcome stands clear: sustainability has cemented its place at the core of real estate decision-making. In 2024, the scrutiny on climate data and social impact left no room for hollow commitments. Instead, investors, managers, and developers were…
Read MoreKey Insights from the GRESB EMEA Regional Results Event Panel Discussion
At the recent GRESB EMEA Regional Results Event, Paul Sutcliffe, Executive Director and Co-Founder of EVORA Global, led an insightful panel discussion with sustainability leaders Natalie Sinha from UBS Asset Management (UBS AM), Hannah Brown from Hines, and Emma Williamson from M&G. Together, they shared insights on how to effectively integrate ESG practices across real…
Read MoreChallenges in Data Collection and Overcoming Them: Insights for the Real Asset Investment Industry
Understanding the landscape of data collection in the real asset investment sector involves addressing specific challenges that need careful solutions. This article examines three key areas: the complexity of data sources, the importance of traceability and quality, and the impact of data structure on property transactions. EVORA’s Chief Data Officer Magnus Hornef provides solutions to…
Read MoreExploring 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 MoreSustainable real estate investing: navigating trends and leveraging sustainable technology in 2023
Roundtable: the “gap” between real asset valuations and investment value
In March, EVORA Insights’ fourth roundtable focused on integrating climate risk into real estate asset valuation and assessing investment value. The discussion was more diverse than just technical adjustments to acquisition models and IC memos. Our clients’ focus on achieving actual net mitigation and adaptation, rather than simply de-risking an investment or portfolio, was striking.…
Read MoreSoftware as the foundation for investment grade data (IGD)
ESG is here to stay. Momentum is gaining to improve data quality and consistency. Regulations such as Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) are clearly helping to drive this. The perceived distinction between financial and non-financial data is not helpful one when ESG data, which might conventionally be seen as non-financial, is used all the time…
Read MoreGRESB + SIERA = Success
Sustainability data can be complex. It can show many interesting patterns and insightful trends about energy usage, but at the same time be hard to manage. The ability to use sustainability data to reduce energy usage by seeing the impact of actions is one of its most powerful features. Connecting those patterns and trends to…
Read MoreCommunicating COVID-19 impacts through Sustainability Reporting
With market uncertainty pervasive and belief in business deteriorating, using the annual sustainability report to restore confidence with all stakeholders is more important than ever. Your next report will need to provide a clear, trustworthy narrative, detailing specific insights on how the pandemic has impacted on your sustainability strategy, business model, risks and stakeholder commitments.…
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