As markets have matured, investors are increasingly seeking evidence that sustainability efforts by real estate managers are leading to meaningful, real-world outcomes. Sustainability performance is also under mounting public and regulatory scrutiny, pushing organisations beyond simple disclosure.
We know that a focus on measurable performance supports demonstrable sustainable and financial outcomes across at least three dimensions.
Firstly, more efficient assets reduce operational costs and resource use. A study by the World Economic Forum and PwC demonstrated energy savings and efficiency measures could deliver up to US$2 trillion in annual savings. It also found these measures could reduce energy intensity by up to 31 percent if implemented by 2030.
Secondly, more resilient assets are better positioned to withstand physical and transition risks. Analysis from S&P Global projects that the annual cost of climate physical risk for companies in the S&P Gl
