By asking ‘Why’ we create purpose which drives organisational culture, governance and performance. We often look at organisational performance through the lens of the media (and increasingly crowd sourced opinion) to understand the organisations outputs and sometimes impacts of their activities. In order to have the intended positive performance (we will talk about metrics later) … Continue reading “Organisational Performance”
The homes we live in have a significant influence on our health and wellbeing. Despite this, 20 % of housing stock in England does not meet the national Decent Homes Standards according to the 2016 review of housing stock condition. This means that the dwellings fail to achieve basic standards. Including compliance with the statutory minimum … Continue reading “It’s time we make healthy homes the norm”
Happy national allotment week! Growing stuff is good for the soul. With a rapidly growing population, an estimated 90% of our time spent inside, and with increasingly digitalised realities submerging us (you can buy virtual reality head sets in Tesco?!), I think it’s safe to say, we need to get outdoors; look at the trees, swim … Continue reading “Happy National Allotment Week!”
Redevco, the leading pan-European retail real estate investment management company with over 300 assets in 11 countries, has commenced the second year of its BREEAM In-Use portfolio pilot. Since 2009, Redevco has been working to certify all assets under management using the BREEAM In-Use scheme and currently, 88% of its portfolio has achieved certification. In … Continue reading “Redevco commences second year of BREEAM In-Use portfolio pilot”
The industrial sector has undergone a massive transformation in recent years as trends towards online retail, driven by the pandemic, have consequently fueled an increased demand for warehousing, logistics, and distribution space.
In the following guest post, Dr. Bienert addresses the concept of stranded assets, how CRREM will translate to the real estate industry in the US, and why continued investment in energy efficiency and conservation is an instrumental component for stronger Net Zero Carbon strategies.
BRE is advising on the development of a UK Taxonomy, which will help built environment investors make informed decisions about the sustainability of economic activities, such as new construction, renovations and property ownership. Sustainable finance has a key role to play in delivering on international commitments on climate and sustainability objectives. The Paris climate agreement … Continue reading “BRE advises on the UK Taxonomy”
