Sustainable Investing

Rising cap-ex will threaten the importance of cap rates

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

Deep Dive: Private real estate’s obsolescence problem

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

Oxford’s Turner: Mega-deals are ‘not a great use of our time’

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

NREP on changing the ESG paradigm

For real estate to meet net-zero targets by 2050, the industry needs a change of philosophy, says NREP partner Gustaf Lilliehöök

Bouwinvest on why senior housing is a key ESG strategy

The sector offers stable financial returns and allows investors to deliver social returns, as they contribute to a high-quality living environment for the elderly, according to Bouwinvest’s Erwin Drenth

Ivanhoé Cambridge on making an environmental and social impact

Ivanhoé Cambridge’s Stéphane Villemain explains how the company seeks to balance its fiduciary duty with its environmental and social responsibilities

RealPage on why investors need an ESG data strategy

Reliable data, leveraging technology and automating wherever possible are key to making the right decisions to manage risk and drive performance, argues RealPage’s Mark Trocolar

Canderel on why economic reconciliation is ‘just good business’

A common vision and strong partnerships can create long-term benefits for citizens, while respecting the land for future generations, explains Canderel’s William Briscoe

Invesco on real estate’s road to 2050

ESG in real estate can provide tangible and measurable outcomes, which are crucial to meeting sustainability goals, Invesco’s Maximilian Kufer argues