Real Estate & Built Environment Insights
Materiality assessments are growing in quantity but not always in quality. Telesto explains how you can avoid the pitfalls of meaningless materiality assessments and stick to best practice.
Embodied carbon and green building materials have become hot topics in the construction and real estate worlds. But what are they, and why do they matter for companies in the built environment?
Being able to meet the ESG and sustainability needs of customers can be the difference between winning a bid and not for construction firms. This article explores how construction companies can level-up their commitment to ESG and cement their competitive edge with sustainability-minded customers.
The "S" in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) represents social factors, which are increasingly recognized as crucial considerations for real estate firms. The “Social” category includes a company's impact on society and its stakeholders.
Efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions regulations are reshaping the construction industry, requiring builders to navigate a complex landscape of compliance requirements while recognizing the long-term benefits of sustainability, including cost savings, market differentiation, and environmental stewardship.
The article highlights the increasing adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and sustainability practices in the real estate development and construction industry, driven by changing market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and the desire to mitigate risks and enhance value.
With only 46% of the 100 largest REITs conducting materiality assessments and many focusing on the wrong material topics, this multi-trillion-dollar industry leaves much to be desired in its contributions to sustainability.
As governments worldwide intensify efforts to combat climate change, new building efficiency and emissions regulations are reshaping the landscape for building materials manufacturers. This article explores the implications of these regulations for manufacturers, strategies to adapt, and the potential opportunities that lie ahead.
In an increasingly volatile world, managing ESG risks across your supply chain can be the difference between maintaining business continuity and profitability and not. This article explores what you can do to address risks today.
Power Purchasing Agreements (PPAs) are an innovative way for companies to unlock Scope 2 emission reductions, but setting up a PPA is not always straightforward and requires careful up-front consideration.
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