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In July, Science published the article ‘The global tree restoration potential’ which suggested another 0.9 billion hectares of tree canopy cover can be planted in rural areas, which would sequester […]

Longevity Partners Netherlands issues its first BREEAM certificates Having opened its doors nearly two months ago, Longevity Partners B.V. has issued its first BREEAM-NL In-Use certificates to Klépierre. As part […]

When we opened our Amsterdam office late 2019, we had a clear purpose for Longevity to help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and climate resilient urban environment. Whilst the […]

The impact of climate change is causing an increase in average global temperatures, precipitation irregularities (more intense rainfall, or drought) and sea level rise. These changes are expected to result […]

Longevity Partners’ founder and global CEO Etienne Cadestin asks four questions to Justin Travlos – Global Head of Responsible Investment at AXA IM Alts. What are some of the biggest challenges you […]

The European Commission announced last week that it would be removing trade duties on solar panels and cells imported from China, Taiwan, and Malaysia with immediate effect. Why were they imposed? […]

In the last two decades, sustainability has taken centre stage within the property sector. The link between sustainable assets and a so-called ‘green premium’ remains something of a holy grail, […]

The Cycle to MIPIM has raised an incredible £750,000, as announced last night. A wonderful testament to the organisers and participants who worked so hard on such an amazing event. […]

Real estate sits at the intersection of some of the most significant global challenges. It contributes, positively and negatively, to issues including transportation, land use, climate change, resource use, health, […]

With rising populations and accelerated urbanisation, the demand for resources is ever-increasing. Supply disruption, short-term economic uncertainty and price volatility are all facets of this increasing competition for resources. The […]

The impact of the government’s cuts to financial support for renewable energy has been immediate and profound. These changes were announced by energy secretary Amber Rudd in December, and took […]

In a previous news-item we highlighted the confused implementation of Article 8 of the European Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), which required businesses to conduct energy audits before December 5th 2015. […]