Membership of the GRESB Partner Program, and enhanced support solutions for ESG reporting, are the latest highlights of RLB’s ambitions to help real estate firms measure, manage and improve the sustainability performance of their portfolios.
GRESB – the global sustainability benchmark for real estate and infrastructure – provides a rigorous and consistent framework to measure the ESG performance of individual assets and portfolios based on self-reported data. GRESB results help to inform investment decisions by the world’s major financial institutions, enhance the sustainability of the built environment and support the transition to a net zero economy.
In joining the GRESB network, we gain access to industry-leading ESG data, benchmarking tools, and insights, that will enable us to deliver greater strategic value to our clients. The Partner Program will enhance our knowledge-sharing of best practices with a global network of institutional investors, asset managers and developers. It will also drive the development of further advisory services that help clients to improve their GRESB scores, future-proof assets and meet ever-evolving ESG standards.
Cedric Cools, RLB Partner – ESG Strategy & Implementation says:
“It can be challenging to collect and verify ESG data,” says Cools. “With the right guidance, achieving a high GRESB score is within reach, and this is key to attracting capital from institutional investors seeking ESG-aligned portfolios.”
“We’ve evolved our ESG solutions to help real estate fund and portfolio managers gather, validate and submit accurate ESG data with confidence. Our aim is to equip them with the skills they need to futureproof their portfolios, reduce risk exposure, attract more investment and achieve higher valuations, giving them a competitive advantage.”
Since 2009, GRESB has been the premier provider of sustainability data and benchmarks across real assets, serving more than 150 institutional and financial investors worldwide.
GRESB assessments are aligned with international reporting frameworks, such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, the Paris Climate Agreement, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Cedric Cools adds:
“The aims of GRESB are fully in line with our values to be a force for good that works with industry partners to create a more sustainable built environment.”
For GRESB enquiries at RLB, please contact: gresb@uk.rlb.com
Learn more about our Sustainability and ESG consultancy services here.
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