Urban Land Institute (ULI), European Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles (INREV), Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Empire State Building retrofit achieved 38% annual energy reduction and 105,000 tons GHG reduction over 15 years.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of attention to real estate in mainstream ESG investing.
- Data limitations and inconsistencies in reporting sustainability metrics for REITs.
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of a sustainable REIT investment strategy using a combination of comprehensive and focused indicators.
- Data aggregation from multiple sources to improve validity and comprehensiveness.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible contracting (e.g., meaningful benefits and living wage for janitorial workers)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flood or Coastal Erosion Risk
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Energy efficiency retrofits and building improvements
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: LEED
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- LEED Gold Status
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity
- Water
- Circular Economy
- Health and Safety
- Employees
- Community Impact
- Governance
- Compliance
- Strategy
- Risk Management
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Complexity and scope of ESG reporting requirements
- Lack of data availability and standardization
- Difficulty in obtaining whole-building data (landlord and tenant controlled areas)
- Lack of understanding of scope 3 emissions
- Challenges in integrating CRREM tool due to data limitations and lack of guidance on assumptions
- Challenges in implementing IoT devices globally
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaboration and knowledge sharing across stakeholders
- Development of proprietary tools and processes for data collection and aggregation
- Implementation of smart metering and ESG software platforms
- Inclusion of sustainability clauses in tenant contracts
- Engagement with occupiers and local experts
- Development of in-house sustainable building standards
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Extreme Weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory Changes
- Market Shifts
- Carbon Pricing
Opportunities
- Energy Efficiency Improvements
- Renewable Energy Investments
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC, INREV, EPRA, SFDR, CDSB, CBI, IFRS S1/S2, CSRD, CDP, GRESB
Certifications: LEED, BREEAM, WELL, Fitwel, DGNB, HQE, NABERS, Green Star, Energy Star, CASBEE, BELS, ZEB
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed