NABERS’ Post

Take a look at this years annual report from NABERS, The New Energy Performance Indicator tool was design by me :)

Please have a look at this important paper, recently launched! “Seeing is believing: unlocking the low-carbon real estate market” is a call to collective action from a sizeable group of global real estate investors rallied around the project Leaders of the Urban Future (#LOTUF) convened by Systemiq Ltd. Its key message is that to truly decarbonize the global real estate market we need to create transparency around carbon performance across the full life cycle and clear targets based on agreed frameworks and real data. This will be the only way for investors to know whether their portfolios are truly aligned with the global imperative of keeping global warming within a maximum 1.5 degree warming trajectory. This is one of the most critical interventions we outlined together with over 80 partners in the recently launched global Market Transformation Action Agenda for the Built Environment: https://lnkd.in/eikFihWN. Only if we measure and track the total carbon emissions of the real estate sector consistently, and if we agree on performance targets in line with a 1.5°C pathway and act on them, will we be able to transform the built environment at scale. Thank you to Amy Paterson Michael Batley Julie Hirigoyen Jeremy Oppenheim for your leadership! WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Urban Land Institute RICS

Our continued commitment to improving our ESG efforts has been reflected in our 2024 GRESB Benchmark Report scores, published just last week. Here at Scape, we have ambitious goals and are pleased to see that our dedication to them is making a meaningful impact.    This result reflects the hard work our Scape team is continuously putting into our commitment to build a sustainable future.   Some key results include:   🌱 92 out of 100 participation & score ⭐ For the first time, achieved a 5-star GRESB rating ⭐ 1st place in our Student Housing: UK and Northern Ireland peer group  ⭐ 1st place in Residential: Student Housing in Europe 🌱 4/164 within the broader Residential European category   We are really proud of this outstanding achievement, especially as it’s the third year in a row we have continuously improved our GRESB performance. #ESG #sustainability #community #innovation #gresb #sustainable

Exciting Times for the UK BTR Market says Justine Edmonds, Head of Build to Rent! "Recent research from the Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME) indicates a significant increase in investment from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. With expected cuts to interest rates, a stable political landscape, and lower property prices, the UK BTR sector is poised for remarkable growth.   Key highlights: - Increased Investment: 87% of GCC investors are motivated by falling interest rates. - Demand for Quality Housing: Demographic trends and supply shortages make the BTR model highly attractive. - Sustainability Focus: Investors are prioritizing ESG, aligning with our commitment to sustainable development. - Economic Boost: This influx of capital will drive job creation, urban regeneration, and enhanced living standards.   At LRG, we're excited to embrace these opportunities and lead the way in delivering high-quality, sustainable rental communities."   Click through to read Justine’s article in full. #btr #propertyinvestment #rentalproperty #rentalcommunities #sustainableproperty

Each year, UKREiiF connects the leaders driving innovation in the real estate and infrastructure sectors, this year including our Head of UK Capital Markets, William Cooper-Pearson. Speaking as part of a roundtable discussion, hosted by Anna Moore, CEO of Hestia, on the critical role of technology and retrofitting in tackling the UK’s ageing housing stock and enhancing property values, Will drove home the importance of a pragmatic approach, action in favour of absolute idealism and the need for improved communication in the sector. With the opportunity of granular residential often overlooked, we’re on a mission to unlock a new asset class for institutions. Leveraging our proprietary technology to do so, we not only open up new opportunities to investors, but we deliver a sustainable impact for renters looking for quality housing. #Retrofitting #Event #RealEstate #Sustainability #AffordableHousing

Empowering Sustainable Living: Shriram Housing Finance and IFC's Green Initiative 🌍 Last year, Shriram Housing Finance Ltd. a leading affordable housing finance company, partnered with the IFC - International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank, to launch an innovative loan product for self-built homes in India. This initiative aims to make eco-friendly housing more accessible and promote sustainable construction practices. 🏡✨ The project leveraged IFC’s Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiency (EDGE) certification tool, empowering customers to build affordable homes with sustainability in mind. It also introduced the CAFI impact monitoring tool to enhance reporting on green affordable housing. 📚🔧 To support this initiative, we committed to training and skill development for Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL) teams on using the EDGE software and understanding its standards and certification system. This training enables SHFL to analyze green features in constructed units for certification and fosters the growth of eco-friendly self-built homes among potential customers. 🌿💡 With the EDGE certification, SHFL has successfully identified homes that significantly reduce environmental impact, achieving at least 20% savings in energy, water, and materials. SHFL is dedicated to the sustainable housing movement, guiding homeowners in building eco-friendly properties with support from IFC. 💼 This collaboration was made possible by the European Union (EU) through the ACSIIS program, which promotes climate-smart and sustainable infrastructure developments in India. ACSIIS stands for Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia. #sustainablehousing #sustainability #partnership #finance #climatesmart #ACSIIS

We now manage the ESG strategy and performance for 25,000+ beds across PBSA, BTR, Hotels & Coliving. Good Management Group isn't something that I shout about enough (I do enough shouting about PBSA, I'm sure you'll agree 😑). Did you know that from a recent survey of 250 real estate asset managers in Europe that I read in Real Asset IMPACT, 94% face a high level of risk from stranded assets. Yes. 94%. In the UK 71% of those surveyed acknowledge that 30% of their assets are ALREADY STRANDED. Yes. 71%. ALREADY STRANDED. These buildings have lost their value due to poor ESG performance. Where do your buildings sit? Where will they sit in 2 years? 5 years? 10 years? We can tell you. We've been building out the capabilities of the team to help with property level ESG performance management as well as corporate/brand ESG strategies and management. We're on hand to conduct the performance reviews then to help you implement the changes at a property and company level. I'm getting this plug in now as I don't want my panel session at The Operational Real Estate Festival in London on Thursday to be too much of a sales pitch. I'll be there all day though, so come and find me before or after the panel on ESG or send me a message. #pbsa #esg #opre #studentaccommodation #coliving #btr #hospitality #event #esgreport #sustainability #netzero #opre24

To unlock the low-carbon real estate market we need carbon and energy data to be used and traded like financial data to inform investment decisions. Launching today, Seeing is Believing – the culmination of 18 months of work with the #LOTUF investors – sets out what is needed to unlock the market for low-carbon buildings, why this is not happening today, and what we should do to bridge these gaps. The paper provides a new evidence base through analysis of multiple real estate portfolios and certification schemes, and offers a set of actionable solutions following consultation with the ecosystem to move the market forward. We believe investors can play a crucial role in unlocking this market through (1) stimulating demand for transparency; (2) using and driving better real estate ratings tools; (3) facilitating data sharing; and (4) advocating for policy. For more information, and to download the Whitepaper, head to the LOTUF website: https://lnkd.in/e6mw8rxS #LOTUF #SeeingIsBelieving #LowCarbonRealEstate

📢 New Whitepaper Alert 📄 Leaders of the Urban Future #LOTUF, in partnership with Systemiq Ltd., has released a crucial whitepaper on unlocking the low-carbon real estate market. ✂️ If we are going to halve real estate emissions by 2030 to meet 1.5°C targets, we must treat carbon and energy data like financial data for informed decision-making. 🤝 Collaboration from all stakeholders, including lenders, tenants, and policymakers, is essential, but Real Estate Investors play a critical role in: 1. Driving demand for transparency 2. Enhancing rating tools 3. Facilitating data sharing 4. Advocating for policy change. 👉 Download the Whitepaper below for more insights. #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #RealEstate #Investors #ClimateAction #Transparency

Despite over a decade of well-intended ESG benchmarks, proxies, certifications, and ratings - Real Estate emissions are still rising. Launching today, Seeing is Believing presents the investor view – from Leaders of the Urban Future hashtag #LOTUF in partnership with Systemiq Ltd. ATP, BlackRock, HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan), Ivanhoé Cambridge, Norges Bank Investment Management, Pictet Group, Urban Partners, Victory Group The paper examines how to unlock decarbonization in the real estate sector. Decarbonization must be driven by a clear demand signal for better performing buildings. To do this, we need whole building energy and carbon data, so that we can property identify the risk/return profile and incorporate the the analysis in our financial models to inform investment decisions. Investors can play a key role in delivering this through (1) stimulating demand for transparency; (2) driving better ratings tools; (3) facilitating data sharing; and (4) advocating for policy. Transparency is not a silver bullet, but it is a crucial part of unlocking the low-carbon real estate market, helping investors deliver better, lower-carbon buildings whilst creating and preserving value. Martin Praestegaard, Thomas A. Mueller-Borja, Michèle Hubert, Mikkel Bulow-Lehnsby, Peter Hebin Bruun, Simon Durkin, Partha Sarathy, Stephane Villemain, Elisabeth Hermann Frederiksen, Thure Krarup, Derek Billsman, Ben Cooper 👉 For more information, and to download the Whitepaper, head to the LOTUF website: https://lnkd.in/exgQmifr