Category Archives: Thought Leadership

Safeguard Your Acquisition from Transition Risks

Originally published on GlobeSt In 2025 and beyond, not only must CRE owners and investors deal with physical climate risks like wildfires and hurricanes, but they also need to manage the transition risks that come with the shift toward a low-carbon economy. Transition Risks are business-related risks due to government regulations and disclosure rules around […]

Decarbonizing Commercial Real Estate Portfolios in the US: A Practical Guide

Published November 28, 2024 on GRESB.com Introduction In the face of growing climate challenges, the push for decarbonizing commercial real estate (CRE) portfolios has gained urgency. With “decarbonization waterfall” charts, like the one shown below laying out methods such as grid decarbonization, energy efficiency, on and off-site renewable energy, electrification, and carbon offsets, it is […]

EPA Approval of California’s WAIRE Program: A Wake-Up Call for Warehouse Operators and Owners

WAIRE Program

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken a significant step by approving California’s Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) program. This approval not only makes the program federally enforceable within California but also opens the door for lawsuits to be filed in federal court. While the WAIRE program initially allowed lawsuits to […]

How to Avoid Stranded Assets: A Path to Decarbonization

Published November 2023 As concerns over climate change intensify and regulations evolve, commercial real estate investors and owners are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon footprints of their properties, or “decarbonize” them. Most recently, California passed the Climate Accountability Package, which will require a large number public and private companies conducting business in the state […]

How EV Chargers May Benefit Your CRE Property

Published September 2023 As CRE investors and stakeholders continue to pursue sustainability and decarbonization efforts to support their ESG policies, one effort should not be overlooked when assessing the overall efficiency of a property. The installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on commercial real estate properties has multiple benefits, not only contributing to a […]

Benefits of Switching to Heat Pumps in Multifamily Buildings

Multifamily buildings are a significant source of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), multifamily buildings account for 17% of the total residential energy use and 14% of the residential CO2 emissions in 20191. Most of this energy is used for space heating and […]

Addressing the Insurance Crisis Through Property Resilience

Published August 2023 The withdrawal of larger insurance companies from certain markets has left property owners in a scramble to secure coverage since property insurance is required by lenders. While insurance policies and premiums may require time to catch up with property resiliency efforts, property owners and investors should consider proactively upgrading their properties. In […]

Six Ways Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Measures Increase Property Value

Published July 2023 As the attention on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has increased over the last several years in commercial real estate, more investors are using ESG factors as an asset risk management tool and demanding that they become more sustainable and adhere to environmentally responsible principles. In this Globe St. article, Tony Liou, founder […]

Strategies for Assessing and Mitigating Potential Climate Risks in Commercial Real Estate

Strategies for Assessing and Mitigating Potential Climate Risks in Commercial Real Estate

Decarbonization Pathways: Meeting Sustainability Goals

Published July 2022 As more government and corporate entities pledge climate actions in order to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, facilities managers will play a key role in identifying and implementing the decarbonization measures necessary for individual properties to reach their goals. In this article from the Facility Management Journal (FMJ), Partner Energy President, Tony […]

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