All ESG articles – Page 27
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White papersCan the UK Infrastructure Bank unleash the power of private capital?
Now that the details have emerged on the remit and tools available to the UK Infrastructure Bank, meaningful engagement with industry should be the priority, argues Darryl Murphy.
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White papersHow Manchester transformed into a city of the future
Once an industrial powerhouse, Manchester reversed its decline to become one of Europe’s top creative capitals. Watch our video to find out why we call it a city of the future.
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White papersTurning talk into action: Our real assets pathway to net zero
Unconstrained delivery of buildings and Infrastructure has been a major contributor to the climate crisis and now presents catastrophic risks for our clients and society.
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Asset Manager NewsGLP Closes First Sustainability-Linked Loan of $658 Million, One of the Largest in APAC
GLP closed its first sustainability-linked loan (SLL) of US$658 million with participation from 10 banks. The loan is one of the largest SLLs in Asia Pacific and signifies GLP’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. GLP will use the loan proceeds to contribute to environmental objectives related to climate change mitigation and the promotion of green buildings.
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Asset Manager NewsOrchard Street expands ESG commitment with launch of net zero carbon targets
Orchard Street Investment Management (‘Orchard Street’), the specialist commercial property investment manager, announces an expansion of its ESG efforts through a commitment to become a net zero carbon business by 2050. Orchard Street will publish a 2030 net zero carbon transition strategy in 2021 and is beginning the net zero carbon journey immediately by targeting a 25% reduction in occupier carbon intensity by 2025. Occupier carbon emissions represent over 90% of the business’ total carbon footprint.
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White papersData Centres: The Growing Importance of ESG
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have grown increasingly important in real estate investing.
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Asset Manager NewsOrchard Street completes first letting at West London’s greenest industrial estate
Airbox to take c. 20,000 sq ft at carbon neutral A+ rated Communication Park in Feltham, following its redevelopment
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Asset Manager NewsFarming for the future? - Green News & Views - Growing a greener world with farmland
Sustainable farmland practices play a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as conserving energy and water. It can also help to meet global demand for food, while encouraging sustainable practices benefiting the environment over the long-term.
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White papersBlowing smoke and fogging mirrors: why the European auto sector is a long way from Paris
In an in-depth report, our Responsibility Office and EOS at Federated Hermes examines European auto firms’ progress in transforming their businesses to Paris-Alignment.
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White papersImpact investing in real estate
How real estate investors can generate positive social, environmental and financial returns.
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White papersThe great blue economy wave
The sheer size of the blue economy means it can offer substantial development potential around ocean resources. Having already seen major technological development, the blue economy can provide investors with unique opportunities.
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People NewsPATRIZIA makes strategic hire for sustainability and impact investing
PATRIZIA AG, a leading partner for global real assets, has appointed Mathieu Elshout to the newly created position of Head of Sustainability and Impact Investing, in a strategic hiring move that strengthens the development of new impact fund products and further drives the integration of sustainability into the company’s core investment processes.
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Asset Manager NewsTour Saint-Gobain, recently completed by Generali Real Estate in La Défense, Paris, tops international sustainability certifications
Generali Real Estate and Saint-Gobain are proud to announce that the Tour Saint- Gobain, hosting the new global headquarters of Saint-Gobain in La Défense, near Paris, has achieved all the four main international environmental certifications at the highest levels.
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White papersInvesting for impact in private debt to combat climate change
Impact investment strategies will have an important role to play if the green credentials of the world’s stock of real estate is to be transformed, argue Gregor Bamert and Stanley Kwong.
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White papersBuilding back better: The path to net zero
While much of the world’s focus continues to be on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis also requires urgent attention. The number of countries and companies supporting the move to a lower-carbon world is growing, but practical challenges remain. How can we build back better after COVID, and navigate to a cleaner, safer and sustainable world?
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Asset Manager NewsTour Saint-Gobain, recently completed by Generali Real Estate in La Défense, Paris, tops international sustainability certifications
Generali Real Estate and Saint-Gobain are proud to announce that the Tour Saint- Gobain, hosting the new global headquarters of Saint-Gobain in La Défense, near Paris, has achieved all the four main international environmental certifications at the highest levels.
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White papersIs infrastructure key to a sustainable recovery?
Infrastructure investment is about financing the real economy, meaning few investments are better placed to deliver a sustainable future.
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White papersHydrogen: Back to the future
The UK is the latest country to accelerate plans to develop hydrogen as part of its push to reach net zero. But it is not the first time hydrogen has attracted attention – it has been trumpeted by the scientific community as a possible wonder fuel for around a century. So, what’s changed now?
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA buys prime logistics asset in Netherlands for EUR 73 million
PATRIZIA AG, a leading partner for global real assets, has acquired a 52,572 sq m logistics asset in Tilburg, the Netherlands, for around EUR 73 million in an off-market transaction, on behalf of clients investing in its PATRIZIA Logistik-Invest Europe III Fund. It has been purchased from DOKVAST B.V., the investor and developer that specialises in smart and sustainable real estate. This latest acquisition brings PATRIZIA’s entire logistics portfolio to over EUR 5 billion in AUM.
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White papersFrom property to the portfolio: The ESG opportunity and industry trends
Last month, Principal Real Estate Investors hosted a panel of subject matter experts to discuss Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments and trends.
