BNP Paribas REIM launches new climate impact fund in Europe
BNP Paribas REIM has recently launched the first real estate impact fund within Europe that sets out to comply with the objectives established within the Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions by 40%.
How do European employees see the office?
In February 2022, BNP Paribas Real Estate and IFOP conducted a survey of service sector employees in seven European countries...
Sustainable investment: the future of real estate
Sustainability is becoming increasingly more important in every aspects of our lives. Companies, governments, and citizens are getting more aware of the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s world.
Biodiversity and sustainable cities
Biodiversity is in short a way to describe the scope and variety that exists in the living world. The diversity of the living world is characterised by as many species, genes and habitats that make up our planet. It is as such, incredibly difficult to quantify and be limited to, a definition that depends on a specific perspective.
Germany: an ESG culture shaped by a tradition of environmental regulations
Over the past several years, national regulations in Germany have laid a strong foundation for ESG investment. Today, the German real estate market is ready to capitalise on EU regulations offering greater clarity and transparency to investors. Nonetheless, there are challenges ahead – including a lack of consistent data and the risk averse position of many investors.