The Pulse by GRESB
The Pulse by GRESB
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The Pulse by GRESB is a new series focused on important topics related to sustainability and ESG across the real assets industry, decarbonization efforts within real estate and infrastructure investments, and how both impact the wider market.
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The podcast focuses on critical topics including sustainability reporting, decarbonization in real estate, GRESB Standards, tenant engagement strategies, and the impact of regulatory policies on investments. Episodes such as 'From tenant surveys to success' explore how tenant feedback can drive performance, while 'Has ESG become too big for sustainability reporting?' addresses the broader implications of sustainability measurement in business practices.

The Pulse by GRESB is a series focused on important topics related to sustainability and resilience across the real assets industry, decarbonization efforts within real estate and infrastructure investments, and how both impact the wider market.
In this episode of The Pulse by GRESB, our speakers discuss innovative approaches to financing energy efficiency in real assets. Together, they explore the GEAR-UP project and how it aims to overcome common barriers to large-scale retrofits by aligning stakeholders, reducing upfront capital requirements, and improving performance certainty. The conversation examines the role of data, measurement, and verification in building investor confidence, as well as the importance of collaboration across the value chain to unlock scalable solutions. Tune in to learn how structured financing models and reliable performance data can help turn energy efficiency into a more investable and impactful opportunity across real estate portfolios.
Listen to insights from:
- Charles van Thiel, Director of the Real Estate Standard | GRESB
- Lina Konstantinopoulou, Executive Director | Sustainable Energy Finance Association (SEFA)
- Andrew McCracken, Senior Director | JLL
Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/gear-up-explained-financing-energy-efficiency-at-scale/

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