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Many fund and asset managers have established ESG strategies, yet translating these strategies into measurable actions remains a common challenge. The recent release of the GRESB 2024 Real Estate Assessment Results has only highlighted the issue. Under the updated methodology, it’s no longer enough to create robust ESG processes: you …

Sustainability and ESG are top concerns for forward-thinking investors. However, recent research from the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investment found that while 77% of global investors are interested in sustainable investing, concerns about greenwashing are still a top barrier for over 60%. To reduce greenwashing and create a shared …

As the EU aims to be climate-neutral by 2050 the carbon emissions that buildings are allowed to emit per year decrease—so depending on where your emissions fall in relation to this target, you may experience transition risks or stranding. With carbon budgets rapidly decreasing, asset managers and developers need to think …

The Building Safety Act and related regulations have had a massive impact on the property and construction sector in England. These changes place increased responsibility and accountability on clients as dutyholders under the Act, and demand that they meet stringent requirements both during the design and construction and in occupied …

The Building Safety Act has ushered in a new era for the UK construction industry, yet many stakeholders appear to be unaware of this legislative sea-change. It is clear to most observers that the intent of the regulation is to make developers and building owners more accountable and to make …

Once considered a ‘nice-to-have’, ESG has rapidly become table stakes in the construction and real estate industry, due to growing regulatory demands, increasing financial rewards, and mounting social responsibility. And with fast-approaching compliance deadlines and a limited supply of resources to help companies meet them, it’s crucial for businesses and …

Few pieces of legislation will be as impactful or wide-reaching as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).  The newly revised directive provides much-needed clarity about the changes needed to our built environment in order to meet the EU’s environmental goals by 2050. Affecting both new constructions and the renovation …

As sustainability becomes a key priority for many investors and funding institutions, reducing the environmental impact of your assets can enhance their long-term value and offer a competitive advantage. One way to ensure your assets are meeting the highest sustainability standards is through EU Taxonomy alignment. Catalyst CEO and founder …

The past 24 months have seen a seismic shift in investor behaviour, and the nature of transactions has shifted dramatically. We have seen the adoption of the EU Taxonomy, SFDR, SDR and several other new legislative shifts at EU, national, and even local levels across the EU and UK. Our clients …

What is ESG Due Diligence? Who and what is it for? In today’s investment environment, the significance of ESG factors cannot be underestimated. Arising from the growing impact of ESG, Due Diligence has become an increasingly important and valuable part of transactions. ESG Due Diligence involves a thorough examination of …