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Heike Schmitz, Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills presented how policymakers’ evolving pragmatic approach is creating opportunities for real estate transition funds with carbon reduction strategies to disclose under SFDR Article 9.

On 3 July, INREV filed its response to the joint ESAs consultation on SFDR Delegated Regulation urging the ESAs to recommend the adoption of sector-specific environmental and social metrics for real estate.

Melville Rodrigues, Head of Advisory Real Assets at Apex Group, explained the proposed UK Reserved Investor Fund (RIF) and the opportunities it presents for real estate investment. Melville was joined by Victoria Wolf, partner in EY’s International Tax and Transaction Services, Real Estate, and Michael Newell, partner in Cadwalader’s Financial Services Group.

Cromwell Property Group partnered with Deepki to streamline ESG data collection and reporting across its European portfolio. The Deepki platform automates utility data collection, enabling better asset performance insights, energy and carbon reduction planning, and compliance with European regulations. By March 2023, 74% of Cromwell's European assets were integrated, allowing for improved energy tracking, tenant data collection, and carbon accounting. 

This initiative supports Cromwell’s ESG strategy with clearer reporting and actionable sustainability targets​.