You may ask yourself what is it that has motivated someone to write yet another article on minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES for those who feel compelled to slap an acronym on it).
There have been notable advances in the disclosure of non-financial performance information by corporates across all sectors and the real estate sector has by no means been untouched. It is increasingly common for companies, especially listed entities, to engage in extensive disclosure through global initiatives and protocols.
So how was last Monday for you? The same as any other, or a bit more of a mission than usual?
The Global Footprint Network reports that humanity exhausted its Ecological Budget for the year on 22 August.
It doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while someone delivers such a skilful and impassioned assault on received wisdom that it feels like being caught smack on the chin by a thunderous right hook.
It is that time of year again: when advocates of the green economy hold their breath, cross their fingers and pour themselves a large, bracing measure. Deep down they expect to be underwhelmed at best, and utterly deflated at worst.
Many will argue that the Treasury has good cause to be distracted from the obscurity of sustainability
Pin the tail on the donkey: a childhood classic. Sustainability consulting seems like it some times
For some years now, a good number of property trusts, funds and investment institutions have been measuring and reporting on the performance of their assets according to environmental and social criteria. It is a response to pressure from investors, regulators and the wider public
CRC refreshes lease structures other regulations cannot reach
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