Reducing the environmental impact of the built environment is vitally important for the building industry. Investors know that sustainability is the number one priority when funding developments; asset managers must meet their ESG goals. But in the age of greenwashing and heightened corporate awareness of the impact of misleading [...]
Construction is about much more than putting a roof over our heads. Building design at its best is considered by many to be a form of art, with renowned 21st-century architects akin to Renaissance painters. Structures have been viewed as landmarks and symbols of local and national identity for [...]
In any walk of life, comparison between similar entities is inevitable. Elite universities compete for places in national and global rankings. Sports teams trade league positions over the course of a season. When it comes to commercial real estate (CRE), it’s no different. We know that investors heavily prioritize [...]
Sustainability reporting in commercial real estate (CRE) can be a minefield. With no universal metric for judging a business’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, it is often a challenge to understand precisely the extent to which organizations meet their targets. The European Union is in the process of [...]
In this release Application specific properties can now be shared across different applications, from an application acting as the source or owner of the information to other applications acting as consumers. Access to Application specific properties is managed via the same policies that regulate other access of twins and [...]
Every organization wants to lower its carbon footprint and reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) production. But some industries — aviation, for example, can only go so far without fundamentally shifting their business model. Airlines need aircraft in the sky to make money, and jet engines (for now) have limits [...]
The world’s properties account for a staggering 40% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, and building management in commercial real estate (CRE) alone is directly and indirectly responsible for 10.5% — more than aviation and agriculture. It’s no mistake that sustainability has become such a major driver in our [...]
Choosing the right green materials for your project isn't just about ticking boxes for sustainability certifications—it's about future-proofing your investment. Using green materials creates spaces that reduce harm to the environment and offer healthier, more productive spaces for your tenants. Defining green building materials Green building materials refer to [...]
Stockholm, November 28, 2023 - Software company Idun has developed ProptechOS, an operating system for building data, in close collaboration with key players in the real estate industry. Notably with Vasakronan as a key client and investor. ProptechOS is now entering its next phase, and today announced the closure [...]
Navigating the world of responsible business and investment can sometimes feel like learning a new language, especially with words like ESG and sustainability appearing so often. They might seem interchangeable at first glance, but they each represent unique concepts with their own implications. What is the difference between ESG [...]
