All ESG articles
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Future of London calls for development partners to fund social value proposal
Data collection findings would enable a full evaluation of a scheme 10 years after its completion.
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Track and trace
As the energy performance of buildings is increasingly scrutinised, developers may have to take a more hands-on approach to the day-to-day running of sites.
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Retail takes lead in net zero race
Many supermarkets and retail parks have high EPC ratings and are adopting energy-saving strategies.
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VIVID secures £75m loan facility from Nationwide
The housing association said it would use the funding to improve existing homes and build new energy efficient properties for customers.
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Green Property Alliance demands response on MEES consultation
Industry group calls for clarity on future Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) targets and timelines.
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Property industry welcomes TPT guidance launch
The government taskforce’s latest guidance provides a “helpful dictionary” to support clarity of reporting as the property sector transitions to net zero.
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A shock to the system
With much of the country facing an acute shortage of power capacity, developers need to reassess the way new homes use electricity.
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Future Homes Hub and Planning Advisory Service launch online biodiversity guide
The free online resource has been built it in collaboration with tech start-ups.
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Feldberg Capital acquires Covent Garden asset for £75m
The deal is the firm’s second for its £500m central London brown-to-green impact fund.
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Time Retail Partners gains B Corp status
B Corps are businesses that meet the highest standard of verified social and environmental performance.
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Royal London Asset Management JV acquires £260m of prime farmland
The deal includes the acquisition of Waldersey Farms, which manages the land in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
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Aviva Investors expands LTAF range with Climate Transition Real Assets Fund
Investors want “investments that deliver long-term performance and are aligned with net zero commitments”, the firm said.
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International Women’s Day: Moda Living launches mentoring programme
The BTR developer is marking International Women’s Day with programme to educate young talent about careers in the built environment sector.
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Road to net zero gets bumpy as political U-turns on green pledges increase
Political U-turns on green pledges and investor withdrawals from ESG funds threaten progress to net zero.
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Insight
ULI’s Lisette van Doorn on why better alignment can be a game-changer for decarbonisation
Meaningful progress on tackling carbon emissions will not be made unless we can engender more open and transparent partnerships to help align interests.
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The Good Economy’s Vivienne King to become independent strategic adviser
In her new role, she will support real estate industry leaders and the organisations they run.
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Gresham House launches £300m biodiversity fund to enhance natural capital
The fund will invest in Environment Bank’s Habitat Banks, which help meet develpers’ biodiversity requirements.
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M&S challenge on Gove’s landmark ruling goes to High Court
The two-day hearing on the retailer’s challenge to the housing secretary’s decision has commenced today.
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Sustainability strategies are a key factor in the property finance market
Lenders increasingly require property borrowers to meet specific ESG standards.
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Senior investment trio roll out ‘digital twin’ service in Europe
Re:sustain uses ’digital twins’ to define buildings’ energy baseline, against which efficiency improvements can be tracked.