CORTLAND with disclosure expectations rising. Reporting to frameworks like GRESB and alignment with building performance standards across portfolios will become more important. Building performance standards, which set minimum energy or emissions requirements for buildings, are being adopted in various jurisdictions globally.
There is a growing focus among investors on understanding the relationship between ESG practices and financial outcomes. The question is no longer whether to pursue sustainability, but how to do so in ways that deliver both resilience and returns. Yasha feels that better technologies and more integrated strategies make this alignment more achievable.
“ I believe innovation, from new technologies to creative partnerships, will be key to scaling solutions in ways that are both practical and impactful,” Yasha says.“ Real estate is right at the centre of the climate challenge, which means it can also be a big part of the solution.” energydigital. com 145