Real Estate & Built Environment Insights

Materiality & REITs: What the Data Tell Us

Materiality assessments are a central part of REITs’ ESG reporting and disclosures. After reviewing the top 100 American REITs materials, Telesto analyzes the trends shaping the space.

Is Going Green a Financial Imperative for Real Estate?

For real estate firms looking to create long-term value, the integration of environmental factors continues to be a strategic imperative. While some real estate firms perceive ESG initiatives as a financial hurdle, a closer look reveals that the benefits far outweigh the costs.

Reducing ESG Risks Across Your Supply Chain

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.

Building Stronger Communities: A Social Responsibility for Real Estate Firms

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.

Are REITs Doing Enough About Sustainability?

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.

Are PPAs the Key to Reducing Your Company’s Emissions?

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.

New Building Efficiency and Emissions Regulations: Implications for Building Materials Manufacturers

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.

What New Building Efficiency & Emissions Regulations Mean for Construction Firms & Developers

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.

How Construction Firms Can Meet Customers’ ESG and Sustainability Needs

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.

Living in a Material World: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Meaningless Materiality Assessments

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.

The Crucial Role of Non-Profits and Thought Leaders in Decarbonizing the Built Environment

As the urgency to address climate change grows, decarbonizing the built environment has become a critical priority. Non-profit organizations and thought leaders, including think tanks, play an indispensable role in driving innovation, shaping policy, and catalyzing action to achieve this ambitious goal.

Unveiling Embodied Carbon: An Executive Primer on Decarbonizing Construction Materials

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?