PERE Staff

Blackstone goes long on Berlin; Cabot exits entire fund with a single $2.8 billion sale; Heitman expands its self-storage business; the biggest takeaways from the 2021 PERE America Forum; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

While global real estate is making progress in its decarbonization journey, it faces an uphill battle to meet the ultimate target by 2050.

Firms are recruiting for responsible investment roles and looking for individuals with skill sets ranging from investor relations to ESG integration.

Fitwel certifications grew again in 2021, indicating owners and tenants are ever more eager to show their commitment to the health and wellbeing agenda.

Real estate ESG leaders discuss how the asset class can combat the climate crisis.

The pandemic has highlighted the fact that impact investing can be an effective tool for addressing a wide range of challenges, says Anthos Fund & Asset Management’s Dimple Sahni.

Private fund leaders believe it will drive value in their business, but collecting data is challenging for many firms.

Diversity, equity and inclusion has moved further onto fund managers’ radars in 2021, but sector data highlights that this mission remains a work in progress.

KKR, Blackstone lead pack of investors competing for UK-based data center operator Global Switch; Greystar is taking a different tack with its Asian investment strategy; Mapletree continues REIT expansion; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

In the magazine: Real estate’s race to net zero is picking up pace; Why decarbonizing portfolios must be top priority; Keynote interviews and expert comment from industry leaders; GRESB data broken down; Plus much more…