Sustainability

2020 was a watershed year for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing in real estate as pandemic- and climate-related disruption, along with growing recognition of social inequity, prompted investors to adopt a more robust approach to sustainability-related risks.

CBRE’s latest global survey of more than 500 commercial real estate professionals worldwide illustrates the most common and impactful initiatives currently applied in real estate strategies by both investors and occupiers.

Heating and powering buildings accounts for 30% of the UK’s total energy usage, so our homes will play a vital role in the UK’s efforts to reach net zero carbon emissions.

In times of economic downturn, uncertainty results in businesses adjusting their priorities to remain resilient.

The role of sustainability in the logistics industry is set to grow in the years to come. This is due to stricter legislation as well as the growing demand from consumers and tenants.

Building on the Paris Agreement, the UK Government has recently announced targets to reduce UK net greenhouse gas emissions by 78% by 2035 compared with 1990 levels.