Posts Tagged ‘ESG Strategy’
Decarbonising Real Estate Portfolios for Sustainable Growth
The fact that sustainability is an essential part of a business strategy has not escaped anyone working in the real asset industry. As a primary contributor to carbon emissions, real assets must rapidly decarbonise, safeguard durable value, and mitigate reputational risks. How can real asset investors pivot towards sustainable practices without compromising profitability? …
Read MoreEVORA Insights New York Roundtable
In September, together with Tishman Speyer, we co-hosted a Roundtable lunch and discussion at the Rainbow Room in the Rockefeller Center. The food and the view were fantastic! It was an invite-only affair for eight real estate investors and investment managers. The topic of conversation was climate risk and how it can effectively be integrated…
Read MoreA brief history of materiality and ESG at the SEC
It is interesting reading the comments [1] to the proposed ruling by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors [2]. Points raised are diverse, but broadly fall within one of two camps; those vehemently opposed to the ruling, and those in support (often calling for…
Read MoreDoes gardening improve our wellbeing? Indeed it does!
We’ve long known that nature is good for us. Aside from the now-clear evidence of the way in which nature maintains the equilibrium of our planet, for us as individuals being in green spaces outdoors enhances physical wellbeing, and – it turns out – mental wellbeing. The benefits of gardening, or simply being in the…
Read MoreEVORA Global strengthens its global presence with new operations in Singapore
EVORA Global is delighted to announce their collaboration with Paia Consulting, a specialist Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) consultancy in Singapore offering a wide range of sustainability services targeting the real estate and property investment market in Asia Pacific. This collaboration is a result of EVORA and Paia’s complementarity to provide high-value ESG consultancy services…
Read MoreEVORA achieves Planet Mark certification
We are very proud to announce that EVORA has achieved Planet Mark certification for the 8th year running. The Planet Mark is an internationally recognised certification based on sustainability standards and its mission is to help us all contribute to a thriving planet as a collective force. The certification represents an organisation’s commitment to sustainability programmes…
Read MoreA Quick Introduction to Social Value
Social value has been a theme for governments and businesses for the last decade. As something that started life as a means of trying to assure positive local outcomes for projects where public money was being spent, for example for a construction company commissioned to build a school, it has evolved into a broader concept…
Read MoreGRESB 2022 is almost here! Are you ready?
At EVORA we are already preparing our clients and ourselves for the next GRESB cycle. Because, like spring, it is just around the corner. Every year, the GRESB portal opens its doors on April 1st and closes them on July 1st. During this time, the wires to Amsterdam run hot and there are many sleepless nights for some…
Read MoreGeneralist 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…
Read MoreWhat did we learn from our first EVORA Insight’s lunch on the topic of how ESG is being integrated into investment decision-making?
The gap in expectations between the leaders and the majority of investment managers is huge. Even the leaders don’t think they are doing anywhere near enough. To be honest, it’s a little disheartening. Organisational change and capacity building is being hampered by structural changes, which cannot be solved by each firm on their own. For…
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