ESG EXCELLENCE

GRESB IN
REAL ESTATE

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 Definition
GRESB (Global ESG Benchmark for
Real Assets) is an organization that
assesses the Environmental, Social,
and Governance (ESG)
performance of real assets around
the world. Real assets include
properties such as buildings,
infrastructure, and other tangible
assets. GRESB provides a
standardized framework for
evaluating the sustainability and
ESG practices of companies and
funds in the real estate and
infrastructure sectors.

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How GRESB Works:

1.Assessment Framework

GRESB provides a standardized

framework for assessing the ESG
performance of real estate and
infrastructure portfolios.
The assessment covers various
aspects of ESG, including energy
and carbon emissions, water use,
waste management, social
responsibility, governance practices,
and resilience to climate-related
risks.

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 How GRESB Works:

2. Participation

Real estate companies, investment

managers, and infrastructure firms
voluntarily participate in the
GRESB assessment.
Participants submit data related to
their ESG practices, policies, and
performance.

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How GRESB Works:

3. Scoring and
Benchmarking:

GRESB scores and benchmarks

the participating entities based on
their ESG performance.
The scoring system allows for
comparisons within and across
different sectors, regions, and
types of real assets.

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 Benefits of GRESB:

1.Investor Confidence:

GRESB provides investors with a

standardized and transparent way
to assess the ESG performance of
real asset investments.
Investors can make more informed
decisions based on the ESG data
provided by GRESB, promoting
confidence in sustainable
investment opportunities.

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Benefits of GRESB:

2. Benchmarking and
Comparison:
Companies and funds can
benchmark their ESG
performance against peers,
allowing them to identify
strengths and weaknesses and
drive improvement.

3. Risk Mitigation:
GRESB assesses resilience to
climate-related risks, helping
companies identify and mitigate
potential risks associated with
environmental factors.

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 Benefits of GRESB:

4. Market Recognition:
High GRESB scores and
recognition can enhance a
company's reputation in the
market and attract
environmentally and socially
conscious investors.

5. ESG Integration:
GRESB supports the integration of
ESG considerations into the
decision-making processes of real
estate and infrastructure investors.

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Benefits of GRESB:

6. Industry Leadership:

GRESB participation and high

scores demonstrate a
commitment to sustainable
business practices, positioning
companies and funds as leaders
in the industry.

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