All ESG articles – Page 28
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White papersImpact Report, Q4 2020
It is estimated that damage to our ecosystems and the associated loss of biodiversity could cost the global economy $10tn by 2050. For many, the coronavirus has acted as a wake-up call: we cannot continue our current relationship with nature. Now more than ever, investors must take action to consider the impact of their investments.
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White papersGenerali Global Infrastructure at IPE Conference and Award 2020
Supporting the recovery through resilient and positive impact infrastructure investments
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Asset Manager NewsBNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management Launches The First European Property Climate Fund Compliant With The 2015 Paris Agreement
BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management (BNP Paribas REIM) has successfully launched the first property fund that sets out to be compliant with the 2015 Paris Agreement, a landmark agreement that brought nations together to combat climate change and to accelerate and intensify the actions and investments needed for a sustainable low carbon future.
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Asset Manager NewsGLP Real Estate Funds Achieve Green Star Status in 2020 GRESB Assessment
GLP J-REIT achieved a five-star ranking, the highest level of achievement for ESG performance
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White papersReal estate: achieving net zero on behalf of our clients
On behalf of our clients, we have set out our proposed pathway to achieving net-zero emissions by 2035 across the managed assets included within our £6.1bn global real-estate portfolio.
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White papersEurope Report 2020 - To Combat Value Destruction, Core Assets and Diversification
Not swayed by the potential of a price collapse, Jean-Marc Coly, CEO of Amundi Real Estate, sees an opportunity to adjust market value scales and underlines the importance of European diversification against the erosion of performance
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White papersReal estate 2021 outlook
No one can deny how challenging 2020 has been. As coronavirus spread around the globe, life for many was put on hold. Unprecedented government-imposed measures curtailed social and economic activity to protect people’s health and save lives.
Looking to 2021, the pandemic continues, but people continue to adapt, adjusting to the new normal as treatments for the disease improve and vaccine hopes are high. -
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Asset Manager NewsBNP Paribas REIM Gains Sri Certification For Its BNP Paribas Diversipierre Fund
The BNP Paribas REIM Diversipierre “OPCI” is one of the first real estate funds to be certified with the new SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) label, introduced on July 23, 2020. It is now possible to combine Real Estate with Responsible Savings.
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White papersGreen News & Views: Sustained strong results for REPM in the 2020 GRESB Assessments
Following on from previous years’ strong results, REPM’s sustainability efforts continue to be recognized by the industry, with strong performances across the globe in the 2020 GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments despite a new baseline for scoring and a more competitive peer group environment.
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White papersOpportunities in Asia Pacific REITS
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia Pacific region is proving to be resilient for investors looking to capitalise on its structural growth. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) remain in favourable territory protected by relatively high yields and stable dividends. Their relative stability and the higher visibility of dividends in the REIT sector has helped them outperform the overall market during periods of rate cuts and slow economic growth. As economies and trade continues to recover we believe the region’s real estate investment trusts will prove alluring to investors seeking an income generating alternative asset class.
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Asset Manager NewsIPUT Real Estate achieves GRESB 4 Star rating
IPUT Real Estate announces it has been awarded a 4 star rating in the 2020 GRESB Real Estate assessment for both Standing Investments and Developments..
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White papersIs sustainable infrastructure the best way to tackle climate change and emerging market poverty?
The emerging market need for huge amounts of infrastructure spending must be met sustainably for the planet’s sake - and that’s good news for investors.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA acquires newly built CityTwin residential building in Breda, NL
PATRIZIA AG, a leading partner for global real assets, has acquired CityTwin, a newly built residential building in Breda, the Netherlands, on behalf of its institutional clients. Seller is HIG Invest Group.
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White papersNavigating the path to net zero: An interview with Jill Rutter
There is a large gulf between the concept of ‘net zero’ and the practical policies that will deliver it. Jill Rutter, senior fellow at the Institute for Government, takes a hard look at the UK’s progress towards the 2050 target.
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White papersReal Assets Study 2020 - Navigating disruption: challenges and opportunities
Real assets have been in the eye of the storm during the coronavirus pandemic – but according to our study, the worlds of infrastructure, real estate and private debt, still retain their appeal, even if fundamental changes are affecting them.
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White papers2020 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment results
REPM demonstrates market leading performances across the board in the 2020 GRESB Infrastructure Assessments despite a more competitive peer group environment. 100% of REPM’s submitted infrastructure funds achieved 5-star status, the highest recognition available reflecting top quintile performance.
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White papersReal Estate Debt: Europe’s Developing Opportunity
Barings Real Estate’s Sam Mellor describes the trends underpinning the structural growth of real estate debt in Europe, and compares and contrasts the asset class with other public and private fixed income alternatives.
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White papersReal assets and net zero: Now for the hard part
There is no lack of willingness among investors in real assets to play their part in helping countries reach net zero by 2050. But much needs to change – and quickly, as Laurence Monnier explains.
