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INREV welcomes the European Commission’s review of the SFDR and recommends targeted reforms to improve its effectiveness for the real estate sector. Key proposals include clearer definitions, a fit-for-purpose product categorisation system – including transition strategies – and tailored guidance on data and disclosures to support sustainable investment.

INREV encourages stronger EU-level action to address regulatory fragmentation in the non-listed real estate sector. The response calls for harmonised, principles-based regulations, stronger supervisory coordination, and greater alignment with international regimes to boost efficiency, cut costs, and unlock investment across borders.

INREV recommends the European Commission address regulatory fragmentation by recognising group-wide compliance structures, simplifying cross-border processes, and aligning national rules. Targeted reforms are needed to streamline reporting, enable innovation, and support a more integrated and competitive EU real estate fund market.

INREV recommends that the EU adopt a coordinated, long-term strategy that recognises housing as strategic infrastructure. The response also calls for stable policy frameworks that align public objectives with institutional capital and ensure that affordability and climate goals are pursued together. We encourage the EU to play a central role in harmonising regulations, sharing best practices, and embedding housing within wider EU priorities.

Realterm engaged Longevity Partners to assess the feasibility of implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) across a number of assets in the Netherlands, in response to climate risks including drought, flooding, and soil degradation. The study evaluated green infrastructure options specific to each site, incorporating legislative, technical, and ecological considerations. Based on this analysis, Longevity Partners developed tailored NbS recommendations and a practical design guide. Initial measures implemented include rainwater reuse systems and biodiversity enhancements such as birdhouses and bee boxes. The initiative supports Realterm’s ESG+R strategy by strengthening asset-level climate resilience and aligning with emerging regulatory frameworks.