All ESG articles – Page 31
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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.
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White papersESG in Action: Protecting the Amazon by Investing in Brazilian Beef
Blazing wildfires and a shift in Brazilian government policies away from environmental stewardship have thrust deforestation into the international spotlight. AB equity and credit portfolios’ large positions in Brazilian beef producers provide an opportunity to promote sustainable practices that can help protect tropical forests while mitigating environmental and investment risks.
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Asset Manager NewsOrchard Street secures planning for carbon neutral South East industrial distribution hub
Orchard Street Investment Management (‘Orchard Street’), the specialist commercial property investment manager, announces that it has received planning permission from Surrey Heath Borough Council to re-develop a site within the Albany Park Industrial Estate into a 48,406 sq ft purpose-built and operationally carbon-neutral industrial and warehouse scheme.
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White papersA home for impact investing
More than any other sector, the built environment shapes people’s lives. We discuss why real estate is a natural home for impact investing, the requirements of a successful impact investment programme and why opportunities in Europe need international and local solutions.
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Asset Manager NewsDie Zentrale - Ready-to-Let Refurbished Office in Munich
Barings has developed a unique, forward-looking office property with the goal of helping companies attract and retain top talent. With the major refurbishment now complete, the building comprises over 12,000 sqm from the ground to the sixth floor—with standard floor plates of 1,300 sqm that are readily divisible and can accommodate a range of office concepts. An underground car park offers over 150 parking spaces and ample space for bikes.
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White papersSustainability: Drawing force from lines of tension
Much like a gem is forged under pressure, the ESG movement is powerful because it results from tension at multiple levels: between art and science, absolute and relative, exclusion and engagement. Francois de Bruin explores the lines of tension underpinning the investment approach to sustainability.
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White papersFit for the future: Unboxing ESG in real assets
Recent events have highlighted the importance of the environmental, social and governance characteristics of real asset investments – not only as part of COVID-19 recovery programmes, but also as a way of futureproofing portfolios.
