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Labour on course to win sweeping majority – what it means for UK environmental policy

5 July 2024
Patrick Rogers, Policy Consultant Following yesterday’s election, exit polls have indicated a sweeping victory for the Labour Party, a result poised to usher in substantial changes to the UK’s energy […]

How can we Achieve Sustainable Buildings in Italian Real Estate Without Compromising their Historic Character?

19 June 2024
As the ideal holiday destination, Italy is famous for its impressive architectural landscape and historical buildings. The Italian real estate sector is increasingly prioritising sustainability in the development, refurbishment, and […]

European Union Council adopts Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

4 June 2024
There has been big news for corporate accountability this month: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has been officially adopted by the Council of the European Union. After four […]

SDR Update – Anti-Greenwashing rule comes into force

31 May 2024
Today the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) comes into force. The UK’s financial watchdog first published a consultation on the scheme in October 2022. Outcomes were  published in November 2023 following […]

The Business Case for Social Impact: It’s about time we fully embrace the Social within sustainability

29 May 2024
Social efforts within sustainability mandates focus on long-term improvements surrounding equity, well-being, and environmental sustainability for better quality of life, closer to and farther out from a given business activity. […]

The Well Ratings: a Targeted Commitment to Occupant Health and Wellbeing

20 March 2024
The evolution of wellbeing from simply a buzzword a decade ago to its explosion as a guiding principle post-pandemic has produced a remarkable shift in the real estate industry. In […]

Key Highlights of the Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

18 December 2023
On Thursday 7th December, the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of the European Union reached a final agreement on the revision of the Energy Performance of Building’s Directive, initially […]

Navigating TNFD, LEAP, and the Benefits of Biodiversity Reporting

16 October 2023
Sophie Hazza, Nature Based Solutions Lead Consultant Alba Mullen, Senior Policy Analyst Evolving Regulations on Nature and Biodiversity  Private market players and public regulators are increasingly paying more attention to […]

Real Estate Climate Value at Risk (RECVR)

5 October 2023
Introducing RECVR A unique methodology which addresses the “value at risk” and cashflow impact of the climate and sustainability agenda on real estate assets held for investment purposes and as […]

Starting your Sustainability Data Management Journey

29 September 2023
Tom Lawton, Associate Director ‑ ESG Reporting and Data Management Business Unit Lead ESG Data Management – Where to Begin? Data forms the basis for every decision we make. Every […]

Fitwel as a Tool for Measuring Social Value

14 August 2023
Morayo Kamson, Senior Sustainability and Energy Analyst What is the importance of social value in the built environment? Real estate fund managers and asset owners are shaping their ESG strategies […]

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