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![Real Estate Lending and Sustainability: The Case for Better Risk Management]( "Real Estate Lending and Sustainability: The Case for Better Risk Management")
Real Estate Lending and Sustainability: The Case for Better Risk Management
05 November 2015
On 5 November 2015 the BBP jointly held the event Real Estate Lending and Sustainability: The Case for Better Risk Management, with CREFC Europe and GRESB. Hereunder are the slides presented at the event.
Topic: Investment
Type: Events
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![Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Retrofit at 22 Ganton Street]( "Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Retrofit at 22 Ganton Street")
Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Retrofit at 22 Ganton Street
11 November 2015
The project exemplifies the company’s proactive approach to asset management and commitment to the long-term sustainability of its buildings. By retaining 99% of the building’s structure and 80% of its façade, Shaftesbury significantly reduced the amount of new materials required and cut construction waste, minimising environmental impacts and generating cost savings.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Shaftesbury Capital
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![Sustainability Bites? The Impact of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Real Estate Lending]( "Sustainability Bites? The Impact of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Real Estate Lending")
Sustainability Bites? The Impact of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Real Estate Lending
05 November 2015
The paper sets out the current thinking from the Better Buildings Partnership regarding the risks associated with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for commercial real estate lenders and the practical steps lenders can take to mitigate such risks. We also touch on some of the wider sustainability considerations lenders may wish to take into account and the value creation opportunities they offer.
Topic: Investment
Type: Publications
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![Sustainability Bites? The Impact of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Real Estate Lending]( "Sustainability Bites? The Impact of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Real Estate Lending")
Sustainability Bites? The Impact of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Real Estate Lending
05 November 2015
In recent years sustainability risks and drivers have had a transformational impact on the way in which equity investors approach direct real estate investment and management. To support the commercial real estate lending community, with the help of our Real Estate Lending Working Group, we have put together an Industry Insight which highlights the risks associated with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and the practical steps lenders can take to mitigate such risks.
Topic: Investment
Type: Blogs
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![Sharing Best-Practise Across the Channel - BBP Meets its French Counterpart]( "Sharing Best-Practise Across the Channel - BBP Meets its French Counterpart")
Sharing Best-Practise Across the Channel - BBP Meets its French Counterpart
03 November 2015
On the 22nd of October the BBP received the OID for the first episode of what we hope is the start to a strong cross channel collaboration.
Topic: Market Transformation
Type: Blogs
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![Industry Initiative to Look at Australia for Solution to Performance Gap]( "Industry Initiative to Look at Australia for Solution to Performance Gap")
Industry Initiative to Look at Australia for Solution to Performance Gap
29 October 2015
Design for performance feasibility study launched to develop a scheme to guarantee the in-use energy performance of new offices.
Topic: Market Transformation
Type: News
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![Sustainability in Buildings Makes for a Better Investment]( "Sustainability in Buildings Makes for a Better Investment")
Sustainability in Buildings Makes for a Better Investment
23 October 2015
A panel debate on sustainability in the property industry was organised by Property Week and Capita Real Estate think tank. Sarah Ratcliffe, BBP Programme Director, was on the panel.
Type: News
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![ESG as a Crystal Ball]( "ESG as a Crystal Ball")
ESG as a Crystal Ball
20 October 2015
This morning I attended an event hosted by MSCI titled Applied ESG Research: Making Capital Decisions Using ESG Research and Data. The panel included an analyst, actuary, asset manager, journalist and representatives from MSCI and the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI). Here are the key points I took from the two hour conversation on how environmental, social and governance factors are used in investment decision making.
Topic: Measurement & Reporting
Type: Blogs
