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Nuveen, the global asset manager with $1.3 trillion in assets under management, has announced $785 million in new capital commitments for its Nuveen C-PACE Lending Fund III. The fund is...
Northern Illinois is about to see its rooftops work harder than ever — not for real estate developers, but for households priced out of the clean energy transition. This week,...
After years of contraction, global occupiers are now reversing course—shifting from reactive downsizing to proactive, strategic portfolio growth. Cushman & Wakefield’s latest What Occupiers Want 2025 report, in partnership with...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced LEED v5, a major overhaul of its globally recognized green building certification system, aimed at delivering higher-performance, lower-carbon buildings while increasing investor...
Fidelity International has raised an additional €110 million ($119 million) for its Real Estate Logistics Impact Climate Solutions (LOGICs) fund, bringing the total raised since March 2024 to over €310...
JLL announced today it has agreed to acquire Javelin Capital, a North America-based investment banking firm specializing in renewable energy. The move significantly expands JLL’s capabilities within the U.S. Energy...
Measurabl, the leading sustainability data management platform for real estate, has appointed Aislinn McCarry as Director of EMEA, reinforcing its strategic push to meet surging demand for investment-grade ESG data...
KKR, a global investment powerhouse, has entered a strategic partnership with Düsseldorf-based energy service provider EGC, aiming to accelerate EGC’s growth and establish it as a premier decarbonization partner for...
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Mika Kania as Head of Sustainability Advisory for Asia Pacific, underscoring the firm’s commitment to advancing sustainability in the real estate sector. Kania, based in...
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust announced a $450 million green bond offering on a private placement basis across Canada. The debentures, issued under Allied’s Green Financing Framework, will bear...
IFC’s First Sustainability-Linked Loan in Indonesia The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced its first sustainability-linked loan in Indonesia, aimed at advancing green building certification and decarbonizing retail and logistics...
JLL has announced the launch of its Energy Advisory and Sustainability practice to expand its sustainability offerings. Led by clean energy expert Josephine Tucker, this new team provides energy-focused services...
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a $100 million investment in a pioneering build-to-rent (BTR) strategy led by AXA IM Alts. This initiative integrates clean energy technologies to...
GuocoLand, a prominent real estate developer, has secured two green loans totaling S$1.24 billion ($908 million) from Singapore-based lenders DBS and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), according to a statement released...
The IWBI’ Groundbreaking Health and Wellbeing Framework at NASDAQ Event At a significant event held at the NASDAQ Marketsite, Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute...
The mini-documentary “Hotel Marcel: A Net-Zero Transformation,” part of ESG News’s new “Brands With Values: Net-Zero Transitions Series,” delves into the innovative journey of Hotel Marcel’s conversion into the United...
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. has announced that the RBC Canadian Core Real Estate Fund (the Fund) reached a new milestone with its fifth major transaction since its inception in...
GRESB, the global sustainability benchmark and largest source of ESG data for real assets, has announced the release of its 2024 Real Estate and Infrastructure Benchmark results, marking 15 years...
Highlights: The Vistria Group is advancing its sustainable real estate strategy by partnering with Measurabl, a leader in ESG technology for real estate. This collaboration aims to enhance the preservation...
Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development CDPQ, a global investment group, and Nuveen Green Capital (NGC), a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions, announced the launch of a $600...
Real estate is crucial in the global emissions landscape, contributing approximately 40% to the total. As efforts to reach net zero intensify, it becomes imperative to accurately assess and mitigate...
Carlyle has announced a strategic partnership with North Bridge ESG LLC, committing up to $1 billion to boost the origination of commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) loans. This partnership...
ESG Megatrends: The Forces Shaping Corporate Sustainability The Sustainability Megatrends Report by Cushman & Wakefield reveals seven key areas driving the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) across industries. Here’s...
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM), a prominent REIT and leader in high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties across the U.S., has achieved a significant milestone with the full allocation...
Schroders Capital, the $97.3 billion private markets arm of Schroders Group, has been awarded a £2 billion real estate mandate by the Wales Pension Partnership (WPP). This significant win follows...
Climate-action policies and market forces are rapidly transforming the real estate industry. Achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century could add an estimated US$43 trillion to the global economy by 2070, according...
Longevity Partners launches a revolutionary Decarbonisation Dashboard to aid global real estate in cutting carbon emissions. This proprietary tool enables asset managers to track and reduce carbon footprints, optimize energy...
Dwight Capital has expanded its services by launching Dwight Green Finance, a new lending platform aimed at financing property improvements through C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy). This initiative, led...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) are joining forces to advance green development in the Philippines through the first sustainability-linked financing package. This initiative supports ALI’s...
Measurabl has launched its next-generation platform, offering advanced software products for real estate owners, operators, and investors to leverage sustainability. This suite is driven by Quantum, the world’s first Real...
Strategic Collaboration for Sustainability IBM (NYSE) and JLL (NYSE) have unveiled a global sustainability solution, powered by IBM Envizi technology, to enhance ESG reporting and data management in the commercial...
BlackRock’s New ESG Tilted ETF BlackRock has introduced the iShares Global Real Estate Environmental Tilt UCITS ETF, a pioneering exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
State Farm® is the first property & casualty insurance company worldwide to achieve TRUE certifications for two of its facilities, a testament to its commitment to uncovering operational efficiencies, responsibly...
OUE REIT Management Pte. Ltd., in its capacity as manager of OUE Real Estate Investment Trust (“OUE REIT”, formerly known as “OUE Commercial REIT”), is pleased to announce that OUE...
The new collaboration adds physical climate risk modelling to JLL’s end-to-end real estate Decarbonization Strategy JLL announced a strategic agreement with global climate risk analytics technology firm, Jupiter Intelligence. JLL supports...
GRESB, the global sustainability benchmark for real assets, proudly announces the forthcoming launch of REAL Solutions, a dynamic suite of tools designed to empower real assets managers and investors with...
Key findings The impacts of carbon commitments will materialize in lease markets in the next 12 to 24 months, creating a tipping point where investments in low-carbon buildings will start...
TAS announces the final closing of its fourth value-add development real-estate fund, TAS Impact Development LP 4 (“TAS LP4”). Having raised a total of $123 million in equity commitments for...
Schroders announced that it has joined the Global Real Estate Engagement Network (GREEN), a not-for-profit engagement network of global institutional investors dedicated to accelerating change and driving sustainability in the real estate...
Skanska has issued green bonds worth approximately SEK 4.5 billion to finance sustainable commercial real estate projects and other investments for climate transition. The issue generated substantial interest, attracting bids from around...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that can assist banks to tap on Artificial Intelligence (AI) when issuing Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) in the real...
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM), North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and a growing portfolio of mixed-use assets, announced the publication of its third Green Bond...
To support the development of certified green buildings in South Africa, IFC announced a partnership with Absa Bank Limited to help the bank expand its residential and commercial loans and...
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) is using the IBM Envizi ESG Suite to collect, analyze and report on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance across its portfolio of 300+ data...
During the EU-CELAC Summit of Heads of State and Government, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced the signature of its first ever residential mortgage-based loan to finance access to energy efficient...
A targeted IFC investment aims to increase access to residential mortgages in Romania while helping mitigate climate change and strengthen the country’s banking sector. IFC is providing EUR 100 million...
Elements include more than $7.5 million in philanthropic capital to support housing affordability and the expansion of Chase Home Lending’s $5,000 Homebuyer grant. JPMorgan Chase announced new philanthropic and expanded...
GuocoLand Limited has secured a S$974 million green club facility from DBS Bank, United Overseas Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation for the refinancing of the commercial...
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) today released its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report highlighting the Company’s durable growth strategy, performance, and progress on key programs and policies, as well as...
Velis Real Estate Tech, one of the fastest growing PropTech SaaS companies in Europe, announced today a significant growth investment from a group of international investors. Additionally, Velis’ leadership team with...
CBRE Group, Inc. announced that its property management group has formed a global strategic partnership with Deepki that will bring Deepki Ready, one of the world’s most extensive landlord-focused real...
The Home Depot Foundation will add more than 750 units of supportive housing for veterans facing homelessness through $10.4 million in grants to its nonprofit partners. This funding will support...
TimkenSteel Corp. (NYSE: TMST), a leader in high-quality specialty steel, manufactured components, and supply chain solutions, today released its 2022 sustainability report, which is available at https://timkensteel.com/who-we-are/Sustainability. The 2022 Sustainability Report provides...
This first-of-its-kind strategy will tie compensation to the successful accomplishment of pre-defined, quantifiable sustainability goals Galvanize Climate Solutions, the climate-focused global investment firm, announced the launch of Galvanize Real Estate,...
Toivo Group Plc and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €60 million green loan to finance 19 development projects for high energy performance residential buildings. The agreement will support...
ARCO Design-Build an award-winning national design-builder of light industrial and commercial projects announces the launch of their sustainability initiative focused on delivering environmentally conscious building solutions for projects. ARCO Design/Build,...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Joo Group, company that develops and manages rental properties in urban areas in Finland, have signed a new €100 million green loan agreement to...
Grosvenor, a privately held property owner and developer with a 70-year track record in North America, celebrated another successful year of continued growth, with the announcement of several new developments,...
Fifth Wall—the largest asset manager focused on decarbonizing the real estate industry—has hired Alok Sindher as a Partner to expand the mandate of its Climate business to include infrastructure investing alongside the...
The World Bank recently approved a US$15 million in credit from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s program for the poorest countries, to help expand access to affordable housing...
Homebuilder’s industry-leading environmental, social and corporate governance practices earn company a place on Newsweek’s 2023 list. KB Home named one of America’s most responsible companies. KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one...
Cortland, a vertically integrated, multifamily real estate investment, development, and management company, has appointed Cass McFadden to the newly created role of Global Head of Sustainability. Reporting to Cortland’s President...
GTIS Brazil Real Estate Fund Ranked Number 1 in South America for Eighth Consecutive Year Firm Highlights ESG Commitments with Diversity in Action Initiative, Releases 2021 Corporate Sustainability Reports GTIS Partners (“GTIS”),...
Schroders Capital announces it has launched its place-based impact investment strategy focused on delivering positive social impact outcomes across the UK. The UK Real Estate Impact Fund will predominantly invest...
The Dream group of companies comprised of DREAM UNLIMITED CORP. (TSX: DRM) (“Dream Unlimited”), DREAM IMPACT TRUST (TSX: MPCT.UN) (“Dream Impact”), DREAM OFFICE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (TSX: D.UN) (“Dream...
New investment will help provide affordable, stable housing and supportive services to seniors CVS Health announced it will invest $6.2 million with Homestead Affordable Housing, Inc. and WNC to build...
C&W Green Buildings assessment tool to enable real estate owners and investors worldwide to reduce carbon emissions. Commercial real estate services leader Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) has defined the...
New investment will focus on offering American Indian and Alaska Native people housing and preventative care CVS Health announced a $14.3 million investment with Chief Seattle Club and Raymond James...
With energy usage a top priority for many households, three quarters (75 per cent) of homeowners intend to make energy efficiency-related changes to their homes, with the vast majority (90 per...
The Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC) announced today it has been recognized by GRESB for its sustainability leadership, earning the top ranking in the U.S. Diversified Listed peer group for the 2022 GRESB...
Runwise Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer Mike Cook released the following statement: Runwise announces $19M Series A led by Fifth Wall. This brings the Runwise total funding to over $24 million,...
New tenant benefit addresses critical need to help recovery of honeybee populations as part of ESRT’s continued sustainability efforts Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that it welcomed its...
Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) announced today the release of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Company’s strategy and initiatives regarding environmental, social, and governance...
Wealth Opportunities Restored Through Homeownership (WORTH) grant will help approximately 5,000 homebuyers A new effort to help more people of color in New York City become homeowners is launching today with the support...
Proceeds support green and social initiatives in alignment with ESG commitments Principal Financial Group has released its first Principal Sustainable Financing Report to highlight the proceeds allocated to eligible green and social assets...
To bring much-needed clarification on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations and reporting strategies in the commercial real estate industry (CRE), Cohesion, a Chicago-based smart building technology company, has released a comprehensive...
Wealth Opportunities Restored Through Homeownership (WORTH) grant will help approximately 5,000 homebuyers of color Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, local and State elected officials joined LISC Virginia and the RVA WORTH Homeownership Collaborative...
RPT Realty (NYSE: RPT) a publicly-traded owner and operator of open-air shopping centers, announced today that it made meaningful progress towards its Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) and sustainability goals...
Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. announced the completed fundraising for Bridge Workforce and Affordable Housing Fund II, raising $1.74 billion in equity commitments, ahead of its $1.50 billion target. BWAF...
JPMorgan Chase announced five organizations will receive philanthropic commitments of $3 million each to scale innovative climate resilient affordable housing models. This work is part of the firm’s $400 million five-year...
Bank of America announced an additional $100 million in low-cost deposits to minority depository institutions (MDIs), which will facilitate lending, housing, neighborhood revitalization and other banking services in minority and...
The EIB Global is supporting an affordable housing development that will help accommodate 6 500 people in Tirana. This is the first EIB affordable housing project in the Western Balkans and...
Additional 100% Offset of Non-Electric Usage Through Preservation Support of 9k Acres of Biodiverse Forest ESRT previously offset electricity with 100% renewable wind power throughout the portfolio Empire State Realty Trust, Inc...
This is New York City’s first sale of social bonds Proceeds will finance over 3,000 units of affordable housing Meets growing investor demand for investments that advance socially conscious goals...
Framework will support financing, monitoring, data collection and delivery of Green Residential Development Loans Designed in collaboration with CBRE Environmental Consulting Group Barclays Corporate Banking has announced the launch of...
Newly Defined Asset Class Proves To Be Competitive With Other Investment Classes A new report refutes the current misconception that rental apartments priced for the middle-income workforce—such as teachers, nurses, and first...
Enertiv, the operational intelligence platform for commercial real estate, has announced the launch of its Capital Planning module to support deep carbon reductions in the built environment. This module, now...
The acquisition is Measurabl’s second this year, further strengthening its ESG technology platform Measurabl, the world’s most widely adopted ESG technology platform for real estate, today announced its acquisition of...
New Special Purpose Credit Program offers down payment grants for SBA 504 and 7(a) commercial real estate loans for women and minority business owners in Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas and...
Zero down payment, zero closing cost mortgage advances efforts to broaden access to homeownership and adds to its existing $15 billion Community Homeownership Commitment Bank of America announced a new...
Collaboration with CHN Housing Partners and Emerald Development and Economic Network, Inc. will help provide stable housing and supportive services to young adults experiencing homelessness CVS Health has announced it...
With the aim of becoming the premier adviser to property technology (“proptech”) companies across office, multi-family, single-family, industrial, storage, retail and hospitality verticals, investment banker / private equity real estate...
The relationship will support commercial real estate financing for new construction tied to ESG principles. Partners announce first ESG loan closing for Net Zero Energy, multifamily project in Geneva, NY. Valley...
Innovative financing solution enhances value of sustainability upgrades for portfolio owners and tenants Gables Residential, a leader in the management and development of multifamily communities, has signed agreements with Luminia to deliver...
Created in partnership by Impact Shares and CCM, OWNS has purchased custom mortgage pools of more than 375 loans primarily supporting minority and low and moderate-income families Impact Shares and Community Capital...
New investment brings the company’s total supportive housing investment in Columbus to $44.6 million CVS Health announced a $18.9 million investment to build and rehab 150 affordable housing units in...
HDFC announced the completion of the $1.1 billion Syndicated Social Loan Facility for financing affordable housing in India. The company called it the largest social loan globally and the first...
Sustainable PropTech, a collaborative think tank of industry leaders in real estate and technology, has released an extensive report on Sustainable PropTech as well as the opportunities and advancements within...
Software and hardware form foundational structure of a differentiated technology platform JLL has announced the acquisition of Envio Systems, a Berlin-based technology company that delivers more efficient and sustainable building operations by...
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, announced today that its science-based target to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value...
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