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October 23, 2025

Bringing listed heritage buildings into the net-zero age

Belgian real estate developer and investor Triginta sets a minimum requirement for social impact for every project.

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How the listed sector can alleviate Europe’s housing crisis

October 23, 2025

An evidence-based strategy to future-proof the built environment

October 23, 2025

Public and private finance joins up to develop carbon capture

October 23, 2025

Green leader: We can remove carbon at scale… if we work with nature

October 23, 2025

Why the VerusSol method makes rooftop solar a value driver

October 22, 2025

Opinion: Intrinsic motivation is a tough cookie

October 22, 2025

Impact interview: ‘Good governance will give us the power to survive’

Christine Lemaitre

Promoting biodiversity one certification at a time

The Natural Capital Laboratory: rewilding in action

Redevco evolves sustainability strategy to place new focus on nature and biodiversity

Quantifying the value of nature to real estate

Project focus: using nature-positive actions to fight climate change

Sustainability begins at home… and in the office

Is circular construction the answer to greener building?

Sovereign wealth funds are increasing in number – and ESG is on their radar

Courtney Fingar

In pictures: from industrial warehouse to modern mixed-use space

Climate change won’t wait – nor should we

The green shift: embracing nature in real estate strategies

Nature-related interdependencies: a Japanese case study

Listed real estate’s guide for sustainability reporting

Powering the 2035 industrial and data-driven revolution

We can speed up decarbonisation… if we can cut through the data spaghetti

Respect for nature adds value for everyone

Impact interview: ‘Europe continues with climate action at full speed’

Monaco’s eco masterpiece: a new standard on sustainable development

Why it won’t be so easy to row back on responsible investing practices

A foundation for maximum social impact

Beyond winter’s gloom: Europe must stay on the path to net zero

Sustainability can be the catalyst to solve Europe’s middle-income housing crisis

How to extend buildings vertically

Trump era could herald slowdown of global ESG momentum

Courtney Fingar

How longevity is changing the future of senior housing

Sylwia Ziemacka

The business case for timber: unlocking sustainable profits

Build clean to cut carbon and create jobs

‘ESG is not seen as a cost any more: the dialogue has changed’

Achieving net zero in desert climates

Healthcare: ‘Real estate is the easy part of it’

Developing new strategies to strengthen drought resilience

Christiane Conrads

‘The momentum is on the side of the transition’

Decarb or die? What 2025 may hold in store for real estate decarbonisation

Poland needs clear government strategy and incentives on ESG

Biophilic riverside living in Seoul

A streamlined, industry-led initiative for climate finance

How EPRA plays a key role in promoting climate transparency in listed real estate

‘We need a sustainable energy framework’

Data has the power to transform real estate

‘Housing affordability? The only answer is to build more homes’

December 16, 2024

How Brussels is leading the way in urban mining

December 16, 2024

Supply chains and regulations push logistics ESG agenda

December 13, 2024

‘Our approach is to invest where we can make a difference’

December 13, 2024

How CTP is creating impact on brownfield sites

December 13, 2024

Magnificent seven: ULI global award winners 2024

December 13, 2024

Egypt is shaping cities that are resilient, inclusive and forward-thinking

December 12, 2024

Sustainability matures into a fundamental principle of investing

December 12, 2024

Climate resilience is no longer optional – this is what you can do

December 11, 2024

Preparing the for next step on the ESG journey

December 10, 2024

Focus moves to social impact as ESG becomes standard

December 10, 2024

Senior housing is a ‘resilient long-term investment’

December 10, 2024

Merging real estate and renewable energy

December 9, 2024

Putting a price on our greenhouse gas emissions

December 9, 2024

How to better stress test for climate change

December 9, 2024

Tackling ambiguity in real estate sustainability indicators

December 8, 2024

US shift away from a sustainability-focused agenda has economic risks

Courtney Fingar

December 8, 2024

Ron van Bloois

A circular licence to change and act

December 6, 2024

How ‘The People’s COP’ highlighted the importance of biodiversity

Christiane Conrads

December 6, 2024

Impact interview: ‘Our role is to increase the value of low-carbon assets in Europe’

October 23, 2024

BRE: Building on a century of research

October 23, 2024

The best of the best: BREEAM Awards 2024 winners

October 23, 2024

From regulation to innovation: a new era in sustainable real assets

October 21, 2024

Seeking a different model for senior living

October 21, 2024

Germany embraces geothermal energy to power green transition

October 20, 2024

For ESG, it’s location, location, location

Courtney Fingar

October 20, 2024

ZAR on a mission to green Germany’s residential

October 20, 2024

The impact of EU Deforestation Regulation on real estate

Christiane Conrads

October 20, 2024

‘Digitalisation and AI are driving the requirement for lifelong learning’

October 20, 2024

A playbook for the real estate sector’s green transition

October 18, 2024

Rethinking ESG: turning the definition on its head

October 17, 2024

Where sport and sustainability meet

October 17, 2024

Beware how financial markets are pricing in climate risk

October 17, 2024

Senior housing sector faces obstacles to affordability

Sylwia Ziemacka

October 16, 2024

Four key ESG regulations you need to know about

October 15, 2024

Life-long learning about climate change is a must

October 15, 2024

Impact interview: ‘Always be on the green side of things, not on the brown side’

How can artificial intelligence help real estate’s green transition?

Greening residential portfolios: an impossible challenge?

Designing for social value

Stranded offices are a lesson for residential

Impact in numbers – June

Social impact: more focus will help deliver better results

How to build a credible strategy for ESG adoption

Christiane Conrads

Five lessons from five years of investing in affordable housing

A new lease of life for long-proven material

Social impact: unlocking social value throughout an asset’s lifecycle

A unified strategy and cooperation are needed to achieve net zero

Courtney Fingar

Understanding the buildings in our portfolios is first step to sustainability

Sustainability emerges as a critical factor in property valuation

Prepare for a range of climate futures

Germany’s commercial real estate remains green and is getting greener

Creating aspirational environments seniors want to move to

Summit tackles key issues as populations continue to age

Sylwia Ziemacka

Real estate has a responsibility to decarbonise – here’s how

Ron van Bloois

Opinion: making a material impact

Control and ownership are key to resilience

Asia Special: A Jenga hotel for a tropical climate

Asia Special: Singapore evolves from garden city to city in nature

Impact interview: British Land’s three sustainability pillars

Asia Special: Ronald Lu & Partners – Bringing nature to every doorstep

Asia Special: Singapore’s ‘visionary leader in landscape architecture’

Asia Special: ‘Redefining the status quo of urban living’

Asia Special: The green skyscraper of the future

Focus shifts to attracting more diverse workforce

Sue Brown: life-long equality campaigner sets out real estate’s to-do list

Creating resilient communities in the Middle East

COP28’s call to action: electrify buildings responsibly now

COP28 made progress on built environment’s net-zero challenge

Courtney Fingar

COP28 roundtable – a green oasis in the desert

Courtney Fingar

Comment: Impact of the Community

A green transformation is underway in the industrial and logistics sector

Panattoni Park Cheb South – the world’s greenest industrial space

Moving to defuse a senior-living time bomb

C&W report: rehabilitation properties in demand in Germany

Interview: ‘We need to demonstrate a business case for sustainability’

Green leader: Green valuation means aligning ESG ambitions with actions

The link between circularity and biodiversity in real estate

Christiane Conrads and Sebastian Kreutel

We need a broader view to create resilient cities

Qualitative data provides valuable insights into alternative climate futures

Development that delivers a positive environmental impact

Retrofitting: balancing embodied carbon and operational savings

Making the right choice in today’s evolving energy landscape

The IMPACT interview: Anders Danielsson, Skanska

January 4, 2024

Seville bids to become ‘metropolis of the south’

January 4, 2024

In pictures: Seville’s new urban district

January 4, 2024

Seville’s sustainable retail therapy

January 4, 2024

Impact in numbers

January 3, 2024

John Morden Centre: prize-winning senior living

January 3, 2024

A blueprint for net-zero retirement

January 3, 2024

Paris looks to clear hurdles in race to net zero

January 3, 2024

‘The biggest contribution we make is providing and digitising data’

January 3, 2024

Sustainable cities in the desert: building greener in extreme climates

Courtney Fingar

January 3, 2024

ESG definitions in transition

January 3, 2024

Transforming neighbourhoods into sustainable communities

January 3, 2024

Wind farms: five leading UK projects

January 2, 2024

Navigating the CSRD: a roadmap for sustainability reporting

January 2, 2024

Why Europe needs to adopt digitisation to successfully implement ESG

January 2, 2024

Pioneering a net-zero approach for indirect real estate investing

January 2, 2024

Meeting the challenge of delivering social value

Sylwia Ziemacka

January 2, 2024

How to avoid ‘social washing’

January 2, 2024

Economic reality of social value can no longer be ignored

January 2, 2024

Focus on liveability dominates city agendas

January 1, 2024

ESG: Europe is past the why, now it’s how and when

January 1, 2024

Logistics occupiers want more green buildings

January 1, 2024

How to quantify the financial impacts of climate change

January 1, 2024

Stewardship is the new way to lead in real estate

December 31, 2023

Ron van Bloois

Comment: Commit global, act local

December 31, 2023

How offices can empower sustainable mobility

December 31, 2023

SHHA: Collaboration takes us to the next level

Sylwia Ziemacka

December 20, 2023

The complexities of turning buildings from ‘brown’ to ‘green’

December 20, 2023

Why the boomer generation is senior living’s biggest challenge

December 17, 2023

INSIGHT Interview: Schroders’ platform path turns challenges into opportunities

October 19, 2023

Creating affordable cities: the urban investment challenge

October 19, 2023

Opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to rebuild Ukraine

October 19, 2023

Logistics investors and occupiers at odds over ESG compliance

October 18, 2023

Ron van Bloois

‘We need a connected vision for healthcare’

October 17, 2023

Düsseldorf East: Creating added value and setting new standards

October 12, 2023

The IMPACT interview: ‘We have long believed that good stewardship is good business’

October 11, 2023

Impact in numbers

October 11, 2023

European care strategy: ‘It’s worth investing in care sector’

October 11, 2023

Europe is a patchwork of regulations and market conditions

October 11, 2023

Demand for care homes rises rapidly

October 10, 2023

Care home sector: betting on a ‘social premium’

October 10, 2023

Digging deep for a greener Berlin

October 10, 2023

Investors are diversifying – and senior housing is the beneficiary

October 10, 2023

Standard bearers of sustainable buildings

October 10, 2023

A Tonic for LGBT+ senior living

October 10, 2023

Money alone cannot ease mismatch in senior accommodation

October 10, 2023

Social housing and sustainable finance: natural partners for green investors

October 9, 2023

Social focus drives investment in affordable rental housing

October 9, 2023

Vertical communities reach for the skies

October 9, 2023

Redevco: why sustainability pays off in the long term

October 9, 2023

‘It’s becoming almost impossible to stay ahead of ESG regulations’

October 9, 2023

‘A clear mismatch between talk and action when it comes to ESG’

Courtney Fingar

October 9, 2023

IMPACT interview: Solving the complex solar-power puzzle for asset owners

October 9, 2023

IMPACT Profile: Robbie Epsom – leading the transition to net zero

October 7, 2023

Data key to keeping up with ESG regulatory landscape

October 7, 2023

The importance of biodiversity should not be underestimated

October 6, 2023

Speeding up the transition to future-proof construction

October 6, 2023

The role of climate scenarios in the investment process

October 6, 2023

CEE offers a rich green tapestry of investment opportunities

October 2, 2023

Existing buildings under the spotlight

October 1, 2023

A green concert? That’s music to my ears

October 1, 2023

The IMPACT interview: ‘Everyone in real estate should make net zero a core part of their role’

Mark Rose: ‘The solutions for net zero are already here’

‘With every building we invest in, we want to make an impact’

Impact in numbers

Legal & General shows how to reconcile impact investments with returns

UCEM: Making sustainability education better by degree

Funds support local economic development

Community-spirited development

Staying the course on SDGs the only sensible option as FDI declines

Courtney Fingar

We need more trust in sustainable investing

UK greenwashing clampdown is on the way, despite delay

The hidden high price of air pollution

A call to action for the insurance sector

Six ways to make a difference in the fight against climate change

Redevco: leading the green transition in cities

Offices and logistics insulated from energy shocks

Renewable energy: ‘You have to do it, no matter what’

Ron van Bloois

The impact of positive power

Why 2025 EPBD recast is a game changer for EU real estate

It’s time for an open dialogue on senior housing and healthcare

Sylwia Ziemacka

Demystifying ESG – starting your journey to net zero

‘Technology and data are the key to adding value to assets’

The impact of listed real estate

Market is now driving progress on ESG

Cooperation is the key to sustainability in real estate

The Impact interview: Manfredi Catella

Italy Special | Porta Nuova shows the way forward on sustainable cities

Italy Special | Public-private cooperation key to Milan’s success

Italy Special | Porta Romana sets the gold standard

Italy Special | Carbon-negative living in Milan

In pictures | The sky’s the limit for Vertical Forest concept

Climate Risk Monitor development brings better insight of risks

Sustainable homes of the future – all under one roof

Can business step up and lead societal change?

Sylwia Ziemacka

Bringing food back into the city

Tackling the ESG data challenge

Sustainable offices contribute to sustainable cities

Residential real estate: the right measure of impact

Failure to unlock ESG value risks brown discount

Regulation turns the spotlight on occupiers

E, S and G must work together to create value

Green leaders: Josh Spencer – Hit the target, but don’t miss the point

UK Proptech Association: Our digital mission at Mipim

Courtney Fingar: Cities are ground zero for net zero

Courtney Fingar

Raising the roof on solar power

Ron van Bloois

Why social impact is a game changer

Audrey Klein: The needle has shifted for capital allocation

Real estate helps create real impact at GOSH

In pictures: Singapore can be Europe’s green light

Canary Wharf: Estate aims high on urban regeneration

December 21, 2022

Canary Wharf: Residential showcases green commitments

December 21, 2022

Interview Christiane Conrads: Navigating the ‘alphabet soup’ of ESG standards

December 21, 2022

Why real estate needs a seat at the table at COP28

December 21, 2022

Climate change litigation and its impact on real estate

December 21, 2022

‘We can help people and the planet by creating sustainable buildings’

December 21, 2022

Steep hills on logistics’ path to net zero

December 21, 2022

Future-proof infrastructure and biodiversity drive sustainability

December 21, 2022

Private and public sectors need to collaborate on social issues

December 20, 2022

Co-living for seniors: a new solution to a growing problem

December 20, 2022

Senior housing deals slow as interest rates rise

December 20, 2022

EDI: Generational shift drives greater diversity in Europe

December 19, 2022

Deliver ESG agenda to benefit from ‘green premium’ in yields

December 19, 2022

Climate change costs not factored in risks ‘climate bubble’

December 19, 2022

Social impact needs a long view

December 19, 2022

Impact investing means having the courage to be proactive

December 18, 2022

The need for speed on the road to net zero

December 18, 2022

Data: It’s all about understanding the ESG performance of assets

December 17, 2022

New post-pandemic priorities force cities to change

December 16, 2022

Ron van Bloois

Opinion: Are you (un)biased?

December 16, 2022

Allianz’s path to decarbonisation: Assess, improve, engage

October 10, 2022

Meadows: creating a field of (net-zero) dreams

October 10, 2022

Berlin Hyp: Germany’s green pioneer in real estate financing

October 10, 2022

Sydney project takes re-use to new heights

October 10, 2022

Timber building: Munich’s eco thoroughbred

October 10, 2022

Nuveen: ‘Impact investing is in our DNA as a company’

October 10, 2022

Taking logistics into a new era of sustainability

October 10, 2022

Tech decarbonisation platform ready for European expansion

October 10, 2022

Get tenants involved to create healthy buildings

October 10, 2022

Impact Funds Watch: Deepki, Downing

October 10, 2022

‘We have less than a decade to create the cities of the future’

October 9, 2022

Effective ESG strategies need data transparency

October 9, 2022

ESG: how to wipe out greenwashing

October 9, 2022

Delivering data will smooth the path to net zero

October 9, 2022

Real estate ready to adopt social impact as best practice

October 9, 2022

COP26: Embedding net zero in cities is the legacy

October 7, 2022

Skanska: Building for a better society

October 7, 2022

Ron van Bloois

Less is more as growth is redefined

October 7, 2022

To rebuild or retrofit, that is the question

October 7, 2022

CEO interview: ‘We need to participate in the decarbonisation of real estate’

Timber special: the key to lower emissions?

Timber special: The challenges and opportunities of timber construction

Timber special: ‘We’re in the early stages of a long journey’

Shariah-compliant investment’s natural affinity with ESG

Rikke Lykke: ‘We need to have the end user much more in our sights’

A four-step guide to carbon reduction

First pan-European low-carbon label targets net zero

Competition in senior housing market heats up after covid

Operators in CEE find ESG pays dividends

Deciphering the metrics: what ESG means

INREV’s standard approach

Challenge as ESG bar is set ever higher

How proptech can help real estate achieve its ESG goals

UK PropTech Association: ‘We bring together the ecosystem’

Investors seek global level playing field on ESG

Innovation helps create smarter spaces to live and work

Digital parking finds a home at student housing operator

Social Taxonomy: an overview

Trillion-dollar shift needed to combat stranded asset risks

Ron van Bloois

A new mindset can turn our existing stock around