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Savills’ Lizzie Jones on how the global real estate firm is navigating an evolving ESG landscape

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago12 mins

As one of the world’s largest real estate service providers, Savills provides insights and advice to individuals, businesses, and investors…

Colliers has reported a 32.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity against a 2021 baseline, with year-on-year emissions dropping by 6.4%.

Colliers reports Scope 1 and 2 emissions cut by close to a third

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Colliers has reported a 32.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity against a 2021 baseline, with year-on-year emissions…

Some three fifths (60%) of commercial real estate professionals rank energy efficiency, and the associated reduction in expenses, as their top sustainability priority for 2026, a new report by Building Engines, a JLL company, has found.

Three fifths of commercial real estate professionals rank energy efficiency as a top priority

6 months ago6 months ago3 mins

Some three fifths (60%) of commercial real estate professionals rank energy efficiency, and the associated reduction in expenses, as their…

A new report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has suggested that demand growth for 'green buildings' has slowed

Demand for ‘green buildings’ slowing, RICS study finds

9 months ago9 months ago3 mins

A new report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has suggested that demand growth for ‘green buildings’ has…

Fostering sustainability at scale is about "thinking big, having a vision and being bold in your outreach", Inge Huijbrechts, global senior vice president of sustainability, security and corporate communications at Radisson Hotel Group, has said in an interview.

Businesses need to ‘think big, and be bold’, says Radisson sustainability chief

11 months ago11 months ago19 mins

Fostering sustainability at scale is about “thinking big, having a vision and being bold in your outreach”, Inge Huijbrechts, global…

While sustainability reporting is on the increase following the introduction of mandatory disclosure requirements, engaging in sustainability reporting doesn't shield firms from criticism – in fact, it can have the opposite effect, according to a new study by Radboud University.

Real estate investment managers falling short on climate commitments

12 months ago12 months ago4 mins

The world’s largest real estate investment managers are failing to take even the most basic actions to tackle climate change,…

A new study by CREDAI and Colliers has found that India's real estate sector is increasingly embracing sustainability, with around two thirds of Grade A office stock in the country's six largest cities now environmentally-certified.

India embracing sustainable real estate, study finds

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

A new study by CREDAI and Colliers has found that India‘s real estate sector is increasingly embracing sustainability, with around…

Sustainability considerations on the rise in real-estate market

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Future homeowners are increasingly citing sustainability as a key purchase consideration, a study by the US-based National Association of Realtors has found.

Sustainability a ‘top consideration’ for businesses looking to lease space

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Sustainability is now a ‘top consideration’ for businesses looking for spaces to lease, according to real estate firm JLL.

What is the most climate-resilient city in Europe?

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Amsterdam has been named the most ‘climate-resilient’ city in Europe, according to the European City Sustainability Study 2024 from CBRE.