A new methodology for measuring the carbon footprint of buildings throughout their entire life cycle has been launched in eight European countries as part of industry efforts to decarbonise real estate.
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The Atlas fund managed by Kryalos SGR, a private independent Italian asset management company with €12.5 billion of AuM, and one of the "significant asset management companies" according to the definition contained in the Bank of Italy's Regulation, has been promoted to Article 8 of the SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation).
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Real-estate owner Antilooppi has achieved BREEAM or LEED environmental certification for its entire property portfolio, becoming one of the first and largest companies in the field in Finland to do so.
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Swiss Life Asset Managers (SLAM), on behalf of its funds, and as the majority partner in the consortium with Schroders Greencoat, has acquired Equans’ UK district heating and cooling portfolio.
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UK impact-focused investment fund Bridges Evergreen has completed the sale of home energy efficiency company AgilityEco to infrastructure services provider M Group Services.
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Inrev, the European Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles, has published a new paper entitled ‘Implementing a Net Zero Carbon Strategy’, discussing the challenges of achieving operational net zero carbon in the real estate industry.
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has undergone further revision to help drive efforts to get the European real estate industry to net zero. Katherine Beisler of consulting firm Hollis analyses the latest updates.
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European logistics specialist CTP has achieved its full, targeted allocation of €4.25 bn in green bonds to support its portfolio of sustainable business parks.
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Swedish construction company Peab, steelmaker SSAB, and property developer Wihlborgs have unveiled the world's first building made with fossil-free steel.
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GLP has signed a 15-year deal to supply energy produced from solar panels on the roof of one of its logistics parks to a door manufacturer.
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Swiss real estate group Investis has boosted its real estate holdings with the CHF 139 mln (€149 mln) purchase of prime residential properties in Vaud canton.
