GRESB Real Estate Assessment

GRESB is the global standard for ESG benchmarking and reporting for listed property companies, private property funds, developers and investors that invest directly in real estate. The Assessment evaluates performance against 7 Sustainability Aspects, including information on performance indicators, such as energy, GHG emissions, water and waste. The methodology is consistent across different regions, investment vehicles and property types and aligns with international reporting frameworks, such as GRI and PRI.

Name of Parent Organization

GRESB

Name of Resource

Owner, Founder, or Sponsor

GRESB

Year Founded

2009

Typical Use Case

Through participation and the corresponding results, real estate companies and fund managers have improved ability to manage portfolios and assets in the face of sustainability risks, a clearer picture of ESG performance and how they compare against their peers, and a better understanding of actions to improve ESG performance in the most efficient way. Investors get a consistent global framework with the necessary data and tools to engage with their investments and better manage ESG risks and enhance returns of their real asset investments worldwide.

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