Sustainable Investing

Impact roundtable: Building a better world one asset at a time

Investing to produce social and environmental improvements does not need to come at the expense of financial returns, according to the participants at PERE’s impact investing roundtable.

Five key takeaways on China’s private real estate market

Capital stays faithful to China real estate despite the pandemic and rising geopolitical tensions.

Ivanhoé Cambridge’s Fortier: ‘Pick a number and stick to it’  

The chief investment and innovation officer at the Canadian investor underlined at PERE’s first Global Summit the importance of setting ESG targets.

Lazards’ Jacobs: Investors increasingly prioritize ESG

In tandem with improving regulation, institutional appetite for assets demonstrating strong ESG credentials is growing, says James Jacobs, head of real estate for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

PEI Media launches New Private Markets to dig into sustainability

The digital publication will provide insight into the burgeoning sectors of ESG and impact investing in private markets.

ESG moves up the real estate agenda

Although starting from a relatively low base, more investors now see ESG as a priority. Awareness on diversity issues has a long way to go, though.

Dream wins Oxford Properties backing for new impact fund

Toronto-based real estate manager Dream Unlimited’s open-ended vehicle marks the Canadian investor’s first impact fund investment.

Savills IM on prioritizing the human element

Real estate needs a sharper focus on how it can play a more positive role in society, argues Savills Investment Management’s head of ESG, Emily Hamilton.

Two reasons why diverse managers perform better

Firms owned by minority groups deliver stronger returns than their general peers because of where they focus their investments, according to GCM Grosvenor.