All ESG articles – Page 5
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White papersISA Focus: The value of green
The transition to a lower-carbon built environment is reshaping the definition of quality real estate. We can point to numerous anecdotal examples of green building features driving higher rents and values, as well as better overall performance. However, showing this rigorously and quantitively is challenging.
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White papersWalking the political tightrope in the energy transition
Decarbonisation. Net zero. Sustainability. When it comes to talking the talk, governments and organisations are very good at saying the right thing. Delivering on promises – or walking the walk – is the true litmus test though.
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White papersBeyond renewables: What’s next in greenhouse gas reduction?
In recent years, energy transition has become one of the most important investment themes across asset classes. Under the broad spectrum of energy transition investments, technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels and energy storage tend to attract the most attention, yet those are only a small piece of the decarbonization puzzle.
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White papersHydrogen 101: the uses, the costs and the opportunity
What does the opportunity around hydrogen look like? Our experts at Schroders Greencoat explain in this Q&A.
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Asset Manager News20 Manchester Square
How do you define ‘carbon neutral’? Is this the project redevelopment itself or ‘the property in use’ once complete?
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White papersSustainability at Hazelview: 2022 Sustainability Report
This report communicates our significant environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics and impacts from our activities, and highlights our sustainability approach, accomplishments, performance and future commitments for the year ending December 31, 2022, unless otherwise stated.
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VideoPATRIZIA Client Survey 2023
How are real asset investors adapting to the changing economic environment? Earlier this year we heard from over 120 of PATRIZIA’s institutional investors on where they expect to focus in order to unlock the attractive long-term opportunities in the sector.
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PodcastInvesting in the energy transition using a non-specific mandate
Two generalist infrastructure managers, Guillaume Faroux from Vauban Infrastructure Partners and Marcus Ayre from Igneo Infrastructure Partners
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White papersT(r)ough Times: Have European Property Yields Peaked?
With inflation on the way down, we are likely past peak interest rate anxiety and hopefully close to the trough of the European property market cycle. The Barings Real Estate team discusses what this means for opportunities in real estate.
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VideoReal estate produces 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and uses 40% of global natural resources
Urgent action is required, as Emily Hamilton and Joey Aoun explain.
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White papersFour critical elements for asset managers to meet the biodiversity challenge
Our biodiversity system is deteriorating at an alarming rate and its loss is causing damage not only to the natural world but to the wider planet, society, and the global economy.
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White papersUnleashing the power of sustainability integration
IREI’s Q&A interview with Natalie Sinha
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White papersPlastic wrap: combating data gaps and pollution
Welcome to Plastic wrap, our bimonthly review of the science, policy and corporate activity pivotal in creating a circular plastics value chain.
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White papersMethane: Heating up
Methane is the second most important gas contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide, but its warming potential is many times greater. Mikhaila Crosby explains why addressing emissions is a key priority.
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White papersWhere will the pieces fall? Takeaways from 2023 AWIF
This year’s edition of the Amundi World Investment Forum (AWIF) was called “The global shake-up, where will the pieces fall?” and focused on the transformative time we are living in.
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White papersMaking the case for structured credit
Despite a challenging outlook for broader credit fundamentals, structured credit may be well placed to weather the storm, argues Senior Portfolio Manager Andrew Lennox.
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White papersFuture Electrification: a window of opportunity
Our global energy system is undergoing a seismic shift toward massive electrification. It will occur over decades, but attractive equity opportunities exist now as revenue pools shift across the value chain, in our view. With a forward-looking view, and leveraging extensive research, we invest in the transition by focusing on three crucial growth drivers.
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White papersGreening the Grid: A Tipping Point in U.S. Renewable Energy Production
While demand for renewable energy is on the rise, and the grid continues to “green,” procurement, transmission and accounting of renewable resources is expected to evolve.
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Asset Manager NewsGreen Energy Fund KGAL ESPF 4 completes investment phase with EUR 1.3 billion. Successor ESPF 5 increases return forecast.
Independent investment and asset manager KGAL has invested a total of EUR 1.3 billion – of which EUR 750 million is equity – for its KGAL ESPF 4 fund.
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White papersInvesting in real estate impact
From climate change and geopolitical tensions to rising inequality and a shortage of affordable housing, society faces many challenges and investors are seeking ways to be part of the solution.
