Sustainable Investing

Fund managers that rise to the challenge of linking compensation to ESG performance now are likely to reap the rewards in the medium to long term, says Sheffield Haworth’s director, infrastructure, private equity and asset management, Nicholas Sehmer.

Retrofitting existing assets to meet current ESG or tenant requirements will call for managers to raise new pools of capital.

The private sector is moving forward with its own ESG initiatives and standards in the absence of clear political leadership and regulatory direction.

Real estate investors seeking to acquire data centers need to be aware of their energy requirements and work toward maximum efficiency.

Climate hazards are on the minds of real estate players, and are starting to impact their decision-making.

The UK-based manager has established its own framework to measure impact for its impact real estate funds slated for next year.

One of the most widely used metrics for valuing properties stands to be less relevant as private real estate investing grows increasingly capital intensive.

Property owners face tough decisions in the wake of increasing ESG and tenant requirements for their buildings.

The president of the Canadian pension investor said increased competition and bidding wars have caused his investment team to focus on smaller deals.