Instant Insights / ESG

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BlackRock Lets Companies’ ESG Efforts Slide But REITs Stay on the Case

Erika Morphy | April 23, 2020

“The signal from our stakeholders that ESG matters continues to grow,” said Ben Myers, VP of sustainability at Boston Properties.

ESG Puts Its Stamp on CRE

Erika Morphy | April 02, 2020

Investors are intrigued by the business case that ESG delivers. This mindset is making its way into the CRE community.

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9 Ways the Coronavirus Could Affect ESG Investments

C.J. Marwitz | April 06, 2020

In the wake of the volatility brought on because of the pandemic, investors will be asking a lot of hard questions about nonfinancial risk.

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New Research Finds Green Buildings Can Increase Health Outcomes

Les Shaver | April 20, 2020

“Green buildings save lives because they rely less on energy for every square foot of the building.”

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When Sustainability Clashes With Regulation and Policy

Les Shaver | February 21, 2020

While municipalities are passing sustainable building initiatives, some of their codes are counterproductive.

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Here are the Sustainable Features Young Renters Want to See in Their Next Apartment

Tanya Sterling | February 11, 2020

Younger renters place a high importance on sustainable features in their apartment homes than any other generation in the past.

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Greening Old Office Buildings Can Increase Property Value

Tanya Sterling | January 30, 2020

A new Urban Land Institute Report states building owners often want to go green, but have several constraints.