Sustainable Investing

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Driven by higher investor and tenant expectations, the ESG agenda in logistics real estate is now moving from policy to practice.

Urban farming may be a niche business today, but its future growth potential is significant as food security issues increase.