Current political uncertainty is a threat to ESG engagement. The private sector has an urgent responsibility to provide strong leadership, writes William K. Reilly.
More than 200 of the world’s leading experts gathered in London this week for the seventh annual PEI Responsible Investment Forum. Here are some of the key takeaways.
The Sydney-based manager is targeting A$250 million (€161 million; $181 million) to deploy in office buildings in need of energy efficiency improvements.
Cross-sector project manager SingBridge International will manage and invest in large-scale, sustainable projects - initially in China and eventually globally.
The heir to the British throne has appointed Credit Suisse to raise capital from Middle East investors for his new property fund, Tellesma. The fund follows on from Prince Charles' 400-acre sustainable development project, Poundbury.
With investor confidence sapped following the Dubai government's decision to seek a six-month “standstill” on the debt of Dubai World and Nakheel, Jones Lang LaSalle says the real danger is sovereign – not corporate – default.
The fund, Sarasin Sustainable Properties – European Cities, is targeting mainly Swiss pension funds, and is said to be the first real estate vehicle for institutional investors to invest solely in sustainable buildings in high-growth European cities.