Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
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 MoreCSRD Goes Further in 2024
I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the new kid on the ESG reporting block – the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, or CSRD. The CSRD was recently adopted by the European Commission as part of the European Green Deal to take over from the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). It is a piece of legislation providing…
Read MoreCOP28 Agreements and EVORA Reflections
COP stands for Conference of the Parties and it is the world’s biggest climate meeting. The supreme decision-making body of the Convention has representation from all States that are signatories (or Parties) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). They have the duty to assess the effects of the measures introduced 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 MoreGRESB Infrastructure Results Event Panel Discussion Summary
The GRESB Infrastructure Results Event for 2023, co-hosted by EVORA Global and held at the UBS offices in London, provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the current state and future trajectory of ESG reporting within the infrastructure investment landscape. Cathy Granneman from GRESB presented key insights into the 2023 GRESB Infrastructure results, setting the…
Read MoreSustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) – EVORA Insights
New sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) and a labelling system for investment products have been released by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, with some requirements set to take effect as soon as 2024. Context On November 28th 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released the long-anticipated Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investments labelling system. The regime has…
Read MoreCOP28 and the Built Environment: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future
As the world gathers in Dubai for COP28, the imperative to tackle climate change has reached a pivotal moment. Initially agreed upon in 2015 at COP21, the global commitment to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050 is now facing considerable challenges, with evidence showing that we are on track to exceed this limit by…
Read MoreA Decade of Planet Mark – EVORA Global Achieves Certification for 10th Year Running
We are thrilled to announce that EVORA Global has achieved Planet Mark certification for the tenth consecutive year. Planet Mark is a highly-regarded sustainability certification that verifies and measures carbon and social data to reduce emissions and achieve the UN SDGs. The certification recognises continuous improvement, encourages action, and builds an empowered community of like-minded…
Read MoreNo One Wants to Jump First. Can New York Climate Week Provide the Push?
Things are heating up in the Big Apple this week and it’s not just from climate change. British royals, world leaders and real estate magnates are all getting hot for New York Climate Week This year’s New York Climate Week (September 17-24) will be the hottest yet with the loudest plaudits going to those who…
Read MoreEVORA Global Accelerates its European Presence with Expansion into the French Market
EVORA Global is thrilled to announce its successful entry into the French market, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy. With the start of activities and delivery in the region, EVORA is committed to advancing the region’s evolution and adoption of real asset sustainability. EVORA has a proven track record for industry-leading climate…
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