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February 28, 2023Strengthening Value Through ESG
The real estate industry is uniquely positioned to positively impact our society and the value of the built environment through Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Alternative Data Center Solutions for Sustainable Water
December 14, 2022
In 2020 and 2021, major data center investors and operators committed to replenish more water than they consume by 2030 through improved water recycling, less water-intensive cooling methods and other strategies.
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Brief | Creating Resilience
Here Comes the Sun: Solar Power Opportunities for Industrial Real Estate
November 29, 2022
With a record 662 million sq. ft. under construction and continued strong occupier demand, the U.S. industrial real estate sector can play a major role in meeting carbon-reduction and energy-efficiency goals by using solar energy.
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Viewpoint | Creating Resilience
Solar Energy Opportunities in US Industrial Real Estate
November 11, 2022
Executive Summary
While annual U.S. commercial solar installations slowed in the past two years due to pandemic-related disruption in the supply chain, the industry is projec -
Article | Future Cities
Five Ways to Leverage Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging for Public Good
August 17, 2022
Local, state, and federal agencies responsible for infrastructure investment are under mounting pressure to show progress on addressing climate change and socio-economic inequities.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Sustainability Leadership: How Life Sciences Companies Are Evolving to Meet Green Targets
July 26, 2022
CBRE’s Life Sciences Sector hosted a FOCUS Forum on “Sustainability Leadership: How life sciences organizations are changing their culture and decision-making to meet sustainability targets.” Clients and CBRE professionals attended the virtual event, where experts shared best practices and solutions to identify and establish strategies to meet sustainability goals.
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Report | Intelligent Investment
ESG and Real Estate: The Top 10 Things Investors Need to Know
January 3, 2022
2020 was a watershed year for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing in real estate as pandemic- and climate-related disruption, along with growing recognition of social inequity, prompted investors to adopt a more robust approach to sustainability-related risks.
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Report | Creating Resilience
Real Estate's Role in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Agenda
September 16, 2021
The past two years have seen an unprecedented degree of disruption—from the pandemic to climate-related events to social justice protests.
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Article | Intelligent Investment
9 Key Trends Influencing Investor Strategies in 2021 & Beyond
June 10, 2021
CBRE’s global senior business leaders offer insights on strategies that will shape property owner and investor behaviors in 2021 and beyond.
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Podcast | Creating Resilience
Silver Bells and Silver Linings: An Expert Panel on the Future of the Global Economy
December 22, 2020
This week offers an inside look at CBRE’s recent panel discussion on the economic outlook and how it will impact the banking and financial services sector. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist for Moody’s Analytics, and Julie Whelan, Global Head of Occupier Research for CBRE, join Spencer to share their informed insights on 2021 and beyond.
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Podcast | Evolving Workforces
What a Wonderful World: How Diversity & Sustainability Pay Off
November 17, 2020
Do diversity & sustainability initiatives make financial sense? CBRE’s Chief Financial Officer, Leah Stearns, and Chief Diversity Officer, Tim Dismond, explain why the answer is a resounding "Yes!"
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