2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Data Release: UK Outperforms Europe

14th September 2016

The recent 2016 results release by GRESB shows a continued improvement in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, with the UK outperforming Europe.  With over 152 companies and funds participating in the UK, of over 750 globally, the UK is the second largest contributor of GRESB data.  UK companies and funds improved their score this year from 58 in 2015 to 63 in 2016, continuing to outperform the European average.

GRESB attributes the UK’s success to strict environmental regulation and demand from stakeholders for ESG disclosure, as well as a long-term sustainability commitment.  At a micro level, GRESB also identified that increasing engagement in ESG performance by senior leaders, more formal policy commitments and increasingly sophisticated information systems contributed to the UK’s strong position.

As a GRESB Premier Partner, the S2 Partnership supports clients with ongoing advancement of health, safety and environmental risk management.  Working closely with clients in the UK and Europe, the S2 Partnership provides consultancy, training and software to the commercial real estate sector.  To find out more, please contact us.

The full GRESB data release is available at https://www.gresb.com