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Discussed sustainable CRE investing

In response, the CRE industry—and therefore, CRE investors—has taken a more stringent look at its ESG and CSR efforts. Additionally, the criteria for CSR and ESG are commonly used by investors today to assess the value of their investments; value that goes beyond financial gain.

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Outlined CRE sustainability risks

Buildings that are not sustainable—for example, buildings with poor energy efficiency ratings or buildings at risk of flooding—have a number of associated risks according to Fabriq, including physical risk, regulatory risk and economic risk. Buildings with strong sustainability credentials can reduce economic risks for investors, increase the probability of lease renewal, and increase tenant satisfaction.

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Recommended portfolio actions

Here are some high-level concepts to get you started on building a more environmentally sustainable CRE portfolio: If you’re in the midst of a new build, identify carbon emissions associated with the construction phase; invest in digital solutions that can monitor and optimize the performance of all the buildings in your portfolio; benchmark your performance against similar portfolios; set quantifiable environmental goals and objectives.

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