Sustainability

Investors are under growing pressure to ensure developments are nature positive.

Better data, increased awareness and thoughtful regulations are needed around sustainable investing to drive more informed decisions, says our panel.

The drive for net zero and the energy transition are creating substantial opportunities in the circular economy, enabled by new technologies and processes.

Aligning goals with the SDGs must be supplemented with more specific measurement frameworks.

The infrastructure sector has undoubtedly made progress towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but a shift in investment strategies is still needed to further support the transition.

GRESB’s director of climate change considers the importance of advancing Scope 3 emissions reporting in infrastructure, writes Erik Landry.

Carbon offsetting is an inevitable part of net zero – and investors could benefit.

New rules coming into force in the UK will prove demanding for infrastructure investors and other developers, writes Elisabeth Jeffries.

The global urban population is projected to surge to 6.3bn by 2050, compelling the infrastructure sector to address the demands of rapidly growing cities.

Private markets managers are alarmed by the number of investors that have become mistrustful of sustainable investing, writes Niamh Smith. While they remain confident that ESG adds long-term value, communication needs to be improved.