GRESB is an independent organization providing validated ESG performance data and peer benchmarks for investors and managers to improve business intelligence, industry engagement, and decision-making. Their assessments and benchmarks support the measurement of ESG performance for real estate and infrastructure.

GRESB

GRESB | 37,203 followers on LinkedIn. The Global ESG Benchmark | GRESB is a mission-driven and industry-led organization providing standardized and validated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data to financial markets. Established in 2009, GRESB has become the leading ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments across the world, used by 150 institutional and financial investors to inform decision-making.

In 2023, the GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Benchmarks covered 2,084 real estate portfolios and companies, as well as 687 infrastructure assets and 172 infrastructure funds, representing USD 8.8 trillion of gross asset value across 75 countries.

Sebastien Roussotte

GRESB Senior Director - Strategic Initiatives

Dan Winters

Vice President - Sustainability at CDPQ

Stephane Villemain

Head of Americas | GRESB

Tom Idzal

GRESB Public Disclosure Results are available! The Public Disclosure Results and Levels (A to E) are live in the GRESB Portal. These results offer a comprehensive evaluation of the transparency of the sustainability practices disclosed by entities through their websites, sustainability reports, and annual reports. 🔍 Why is this data collected? GRESB collects this information to meet the needs of Investor Members and index providers seeking full coverage across major listed real estate and infrastructure indices. Companies not newly listed are responsible for reviewing and updating their information in the GRESB Portal during the reporting period. Learn more about GRESB Public Disclosure and the impact of transparent sustainability practices here: https://lnkd.in/eQAC2aGR #GRESB #PublicDisclosure #RealAssets

To tackle embodied carbon effectively, companies must adopt transparent Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), set ambitious reduction targets, and create actionable plans that prioritize material improvements and circular economy principles. In our latest insights article, Hadrien Cruyt , Sustainability Consultant at SuReal emphasizes that while operational carbon from building energy use has been the focus in the past, attention is shifting as EU regulations mandate embodied carbon measurements and reduction targets. LCAs are essential for assessing and mitigating these impacts, offering a comprehensive evaluation across a building's lifecycle. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2aMkaUj #EmbodiedCarbon #LCA #RealAssets

The CRREM North America Project was launched in response to the urgent need for regionally tailored carbon reduction pathways for the U.S. and Canada. In his latest article, Erik Landry , Director of Climate Change at GRESB, shares five key feedback points ahead of the highly anticipated integration of these pathways into CRREM, which will be announced on December 4 during the “CRREM North America Project Final Update” webinar. The article covers the project’s purpose, practical implications, and methodology shortcomings, while also recognizing the improvements made to date. Read the top five things to know about the CRREM North America Project here: https://lnkd.in/eUgZjnQd Sign up for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eykzAdZb #CRREM #Decarbonization #RealAssets

Real estate stakeholders must address both embodied and operational carbon to achieve comprehensive decarbonization and align with tightening regulations. In our latest Insights article, Luc van de Boom , Chief Business Officer and Co-founder at Scaler emphasizes the need for effective data collection, analysis, and reporting, considering factors like material reuse, building lifecycle management, and regulatory alignment. He explains that reducing embodied carbon is not just for new developments but also critical in retrofitting projects, which require accounting for emissions from construction materials. You can read the article in full here: https://lnkd.in/enVjcmMh #EmbodiedCarbon #RealAssets #Data

📣 Foundation Board, Standards Committees, and Expert Resource Groups call for applicants! If you’re dedicated to advancing sustainability standards in the real assets sector, we invite you to apply for positions on the Foundation Board (FB), Real Estate Standards Committee (RESC), Infrastructure Standards Committee (ISC), and Expert Resource Groups (ERG). The GRESB Foundation is looking to add new members before the end of the year. With a structured advisory hierarchy, the Foundation gathers insights from industry experts to shape standards development and annual updates. This collaborative approach ensures that GRESB Standards remain relevant and impactful in driving global sustainability. Apply today to join: The Foundation Board: https://lnkd.in/gqHUj8aT The GRESB Standards Committees: https://lnkd.in/eDfhAF3H The Expert Resource Groups: https://lnkd.in/erZnuPMa Learn more about the GRESB Foundation and its advisory groups here: https://lnkd.in/dg8kS324 We’re looking forward to welcoming you!

Investor demand, regulatory changes, and industry standards are increasingly pressuring real estate companies to measure, report, and reduce embodied carbon, especially as operational emissions decline through energy efficiency. In our latest insights article, Nicole Nishizawa , Senior Associate, Sustainability and Michael Gardner-Brown , Associate, Sustainability & Climate at Sodali & Co explore how embodied carbon is transforming ESG reporting in real estate. They highlight essential strategies for integrating Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and aligning with standards from GRESB and SBTi to meet ambitious net-zero goals. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eR9KrKrV #EmbodiedCarbon #RealAssets #ESGreporting

The Q4 edition of the GRESB Quarterly, Americas newsletter is now out! Supported by GRESB Global Partner Conservice , we share some important updates and helpful resources, including: - A four-step guide to tackling the climate risk puzzle by Conservice - Upcoming GRESB Regional Insights events in NY & Chicago - Our expanded Results Consultation service - A recap from our GRESB Americas Institutional Investor Forum in partnership with RELPI | Interests Aligned® Read in full here: https://lnkd.in/eiaT9t2Y Want the Americas newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eEEsu8ny #ESG #realestate #infrastructure #sustainability

We're hiring! GRESB is looking for an Events, Marketing, & Partners Manager to join our dynamic team in the APAC region. As Events, Marketing, & Partner Manager, your main responsibility will be to lead and coordinate any event held in the APAC region as well as be the main point of contact for our Asia-based partner members. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and colleagues based in Europe and Asia-Pacific as well as our network of Asia Partners. Find out more about the position and apply via the link below. https://lnkd.in/eWQbcpfk #hiring #careers #ESG

📣 GRESB is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Standards updates. Driven by the GRESB Foundation, these updates to the GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Standards maintain the direction of travel established by the Foundation Board while reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to the evolving needs of the industry and lessons learned from 2024. Read the detailed updates to the 2025 GRESB Standards here: https://lnkd.in/eWytVyDA For more context around the 2025 GRESB Standards updates and GRESB's commitment for a better future, join our live webinar and Q&A session on November 21: https://lnkd.in/eyzGkwZB #RealAssets #RealEstate #Infrastructure #Sustainability #ESG

We’re thrilled to celebrate a new milestone: Over 200 GRESB Accredited Professionals! These individuals have demonstrated exceptional commitment to sustainability in the real assets space by successfully completing the GRESB AP - Team Leader exam. As GRESB APs, these professionals: ✅ Earn recognition for their GRESB Assessment knowledge ✅ Continue building critical ESG and reporting expertise ✅ Join a diverse, global network focused on sustainable futures A special acknowledgment to those GRESB APs from our partner organizations who are driving industry impact. Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group Limited , Assembly OSM , BuildingMinds , Catalyst , CBRE , CodeGreen Sustainability , Colliers , Conservice , Cundall , Cushman & Wakefield , Epsten Group, a Salas O'Brien Company , 星河学园 Galaxy Academy , GreenGen , 易境永續設計顧問有限公司 GreenJump Sustainability , Habitech - Distretto Tecnologico Trentino , HXE Partners, a Sodali & Co company , JLL , KSN Horizon , Mace , Quinn+Partners , RE Tech Advisors , Schneider Electric , Stok , Sustainext , Suzhou Industrial Park , WatchWire by Tango , Tekser S.r.l. , Verco , Verdani Partners , Yardi Find out more about how to become a GRESB AP in the link below: https://lnkd.in/eX55gwBm

GRES

COM:GRESB

GRESB