INREV has released a new set of ESG case studies, illustrating how investment managers are delivering tangible environmental and social outcomes across diverse asset types. The case studies spotlight projects from IPUT Real Estate, Franklin Templeton, and DWS offering practical insights into ESG in action.
Highlights include:
IPUT Real Estate – Nexus Logistics Park: sustainable logistics development
- Launched a local employment and skills programme to create pathways into work.
- Reinforces community engagement and supports inclusive economic growth.
IPUT Real Estate – 25 North Wall Quay, Dublin: net zero retrofit
- Delivered high-quality public realm and urban greening improvements.
- Enhances occupier wellbeing while contributing to the vibrancy of the wider cityscape.
Franklin Templeton: long-term care homes investment
- Added 96 new care beds across six care homes as part of active ownership.
- Improved quality of care and living conditions for over 400 residents.
Demonstrates the social value of long-term, responsible investment in healthcare infrastructure.
DWS – London’s Fitzrovia: maximise long-term investment value through urban development
- Transformed a vacant asset into a sustainable workplace targeting BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Gold
- Achieved a 30% reduction in primary energy demand and enhanced occupier appeal
- Demonstrates how sustainability-led refurbishment drives long-term value
- This case supports key insights from INREV’s latest paper: Integrating environmental considerations in real estate underwriting
These case studies underline how ESG is being embedded beyond compliance—supporting communities, enhancing urban environments, and delivering long-term value.
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Sustainable logistics development in Ireland
Published on 13 May 2025
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.
Net Zero Carbon retrofit in Dublin Offices
Published on 13 May 2025
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.
Care Home Portfolio
Published on 13 May 2025
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.
Maximise long-term investment value through urban development in London
Published on 13 May 2025
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.