Posts Tagged ‘data’
Challenges 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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