All ESG articles – Page 30
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Asset Manager NewsGLP Announces 56 Percent Increase in Solar Power Capacity in 2020 and Other ESG Initiatives
Opens largest solar powered logistics facility in Brazil
Increases global rooftop solar panels to 1.5 million sqm
Global sustainable building certifications rise to 203 -
Asset Manager NewsGLP Announces Completion Of First Ever Development Verified As Net Zero Carbon For Construction In Line With The UKGBC Framework
GLP, investor and developer of logistics warehouses and distribution parks, today announces that it has delivered the first net zero carbon development to be officially verified as Net Zero carbon for construction in line with the UKGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework Definition.
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Asset Manager NewsSurvey of investors: Coronavirus crisis causing significant changes in investment strategies
The coronavirus crisis has led to a significant shift in the investment strategies of institutional real estate investors. “Lower risk, lower return” is the mantra of the moment. 58 per cent of the 150 professional investors in Germany, France and the UK surveyed by Union Investment for its investment climate study are currently pursuing such a strategy.
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White papersThe Future of Climate Change
It is undeniable that the global economy and real estate portfolios are being tested by the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic has also accentuated the link between the economy and the drivers of climate change.
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White papersHow to build back better, greener and faster: A 10-point plan for UK infrastructure
Boris Johnson has called for an ‘infrastructure revolution’ to help lift the UK economy out of its coronavirus-induced malaise. Private capital could and should play a large role alongside the public purse in delivering on that ambition, as Darryl Murphy sets out in a blueprint for the industry.
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White papersGreen News & Views: Green Bonds – Innovative financing and a cornerstone of responsible investing
UBS Asset Management’s Real Estate & Private Markets business is one of the largest asset managers in real assets worldwide, currently managing over USD 100bn globally. By combining the joint expertise of over 500 talented people working across Direct Real Estate and Direct Infrastructure as well as Multi-Manager Solutions in Real Estate, Infrastructure and Private Equity, we believe we can offer clients integrated solutions to optimize the diversification of client portfolios, whether that be in targeting access-restricted private equity funds or niche real estate funds.
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White papersThe EU Green Deal: shaping infrastructure impact investing
Generali Global Infrastructure (GGI) Managing Partner Gilles Lengaigne and Senior Advisor Stéphane Voisin, discuss how the EU Green Deal is consolidating GGI’s impact investment strategy and, more broadly, the historic opportunity for infrastructure investors to engage in outcome-based investment approaches.
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White papersWhy the city of Berlin is marching to the river edge
When PATRIZIA bought the Coca-Cola building in Berlin’s trendy Mediaspree in 2016 for the PanEuropean Fund, it was a first mover. Since then, the media and communications park has really taken off.
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Asset Manager NewsIPUT announces largest green Revolving Credit Facility in the Irish real estate market
Upsized €300m RCF incorporates a €200m green component Green facility will finance 600,000 sq. ft. office development at Wilton Park Builds on IPUT’s commitment to UN Principles for Responsible Investment IPUT also raises €200m through inaugural US private placement
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White papersThinking beyond tomorrow - Edition 2020
Responsible Investing in Real Assets a proven global track record.
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White papersSmart meters, smarter energy
By installing smart meters at more than 1,000 of its German properties, PATRIZIA is helping create a more flexible, sustainable energy grid.
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White papersGoing green – Real estate and sustainability in APAC
How COVID-19 could raise the urgency for greening the built environment
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White papersReal Estate House View - Switzerland
Steady performance despite economic cooling: low interest rate environment keeps investors ’ demand up in real estate and supports overall values.
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White papersReal Assets House View
No one ever said predicting the future was easy, but this report represents our best collective judgement on the current and future investment themes we believe will shape the real assets market.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA opts to go green in France
As part of its sustainability drive, PATRIZIA AG has switched over to renewable energy sources in France.
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White papersUnlevered Infrastructure Equity: Delivering in CDI
Cashflow-driven investing (CDI) generates predictable, attractive cash flows to meet liabilities when they fall due. Although a wide range of reliable, income generating assets can be included within a CDI strategy, discussions about which alternative asset classes to include are often limited to private debt, particularly infrastructure and real estate financing.
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White papersA to Z of Responsible Investing across real assets
From affordable housing to zero deforestation, our A to Z of responsible investing practices can help create enduring benefits for clients and communities.
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White papersManaging & Pricing Climate Risk February 2020
As real estate assets face significant climate change related risks, investors are shifting their focus to avoid obsolescence risk.
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White papersSecure income and green infrastructure: an unlikely marriage?
How to source stable, long-term cashflows with a strong ESG focus
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White papersFrom trend to norm - Real estate investment and sustainability
As lawmakers, investors and tenants continue to raise the bar in terms of their expectations, integrated sustainability strategies have become an essential part of real estate investment management and a key to maintaining the value of these investments.
