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The Aligning Real Estate Sustainability Indicators (ARESI) white paper aims to address existing ambiguities in real estate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the European legislative framework, in order to unlock investment and drive decarbonisation of real estate. Robbie Epsom, EMEA Head of Sustainability at CBRE Investment Management, and Hugh Garnett, Investor Strategies Senior Specialist - Real Assets at IIGCC presented this industry proposal to enhance clarity and consistency in sustainability reporting.

The INREV ESG Essentials course provides a comprehensive foundation in environmental, social, and governance ESG principles tailored to non-listed real estate professionals. Watch the video below of course leader, Emily Hamilton, Chief Sustainability Officer at Savills Investment Management, introducing the course with new interactive online content, videos and case studies.

In response to the EFRAG public call for input, INREV supports the EU’s efforts to enhance and simplify the sustainable finance framework. We encourage alignment with existing standards and practices, such as the INREV ESG SDDS and ARESI metrics, and emphasise the importance of interoperability among existing frameworks.

DWS has repositioned a vacant asset in London’s Fitzrovia into a highly energy-efficient, wellness-focused workplace. By retaining much of the original structure, the redevelopment achieved a 30% reduction in primary energy demand and now targets BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Gold certifications. Strategic enhancements include rooftop extensions, upgraded amenities, and all-electric systems. Delivered in a constrained market with high occupier expectations, the project exemplifies how DWS leverages smart retrofitting to unlock long-term value and reduce environmental impact.

IPUT Real Estate is developing Nexus Logistics Park, a 2.5 million square-foot logistics scheme in North Dublin, to meet increasing demand for energy-efficient, modern facilities. The project incorporates timber-frame construction, photovoltaic panels, and high-performance materials. As part of IPUT’s logistics expansion strategy, the park targets LEED Gold certification and BER A1 energy performance, delivering long-term sustainability and market resilience.

IPUT Real Estate redefined sustainable retrofit practice with the transformation of 25 North Wall Quay in Dublin. This landmark redevelopment delivered IPUT’s first net zero office, achieving a 60% reduction in embodied carbon and 70% energy savings while retaining 75% of the original structure. Completed in Q1 2025, the project demonstrates how circular economy principles and close occupier collaboration can meet ambitious environmental, operational, and wellness goals without demolition.

Franklin Templeton’s Project Spring revitalised six care homes across the UK to meet the dual challenges of an ageing population and outdated infrastructure. The investment brought 96 dormant beds back into use and improved living conditions for over 400 residents, while delivering long-term social and environmental impact. Supported by a 35-year lease and a dedicated capex and sinking fund, the initiative targets significant upgrades in carbon performance, care quality, and affordability – aligning with SDG 3.8 and 11.1.