Apr 15, 2020
Environmental risk assessment is evolving with some rapidly emerging and important factors that can’t be ignored. Anyone involved in CRE transactions routinely assesses a wide range of potential risks.
ERIS Originals
Podcasts
Aug 04, 2022
Episode 11 – Real ESG Value: Megatrends Transforming CRE
ESG (environmental, social, governance), along with macro and mega economic trends are transforming the commercial real estate market and impacting brownfields redevelopment.
Industry News
Jan 26, 2022
Three Commercial Real Estate CEOs Committed To ESG
The commercial real estate industry has had a heightened focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives over the last few decades.
Jan 05, 2022
Six CRE Trends to Watch in 2022
As consultants to the commercial real estate industry, Partner handles thousands of diverse CRE projects each year for lenders, investors, corporate occupiers, and developers—we see a lot.
Dec 28, 2021
A Year-End Review of the Environmental Regulatory Landscape
Anne Austin recently joined Industry Insights host Joel Simon to discuss the key considerations and drivers of the Biden administration’s major regulatory initiatives.
Dec 15, 2021
Real estate is drunk on ESG. But what’s in the cocktail?
ESG is all the rage in real estate. But what goes into a rating is unclear. This year, real estate awoke to its status as the quiet villain of climate change.
Nov 17, 2021
ESG Decision-Making — What are the Alternatives?
ESG—environmental, social, and corporate governance—is the focus of socially responsible investing, reflecting the notion that corporations should serve the interests of not only their shareholders, but of all their stakeholders.
Nov 17, 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance Considerations: The ABCS of ESG
Gone are the days where organizations are mechanically evaluated based on balance sheets and book value alone. Tangible assets are now merely a piece of the corporate pie. A well-articulated sustainability plan is a necessary ingredient.
Nov 16, 2021
Climate Change, ESG Moves Into CRE Underwriting
Global climate change negotiators from almost 200 governments over the past two weeks have put commercial real estate solidly in place to play a role in addressing carbon emissions.
Sep 29, 2021
ESG: The New Must-Have in the Due Diligence Process
An ESG assessment may provide a potential acquirer with a detailed analysis of a company’s ability to operate successfully in a corporate world with growing environmental awareness.
Aug 17, 2021
For Small CRE Firms During Sustainability Era, It’s ESG Or Obsolescence
When it comes to helping the planet, having a smaller footprint helps. But when it comes to smaller real estate firms adjusting to an era of energy efficiency, sustainable construction and data reporting, being a mom-and-pop investor can make going green seem burdensome, or even impossible.
Jul 27, 2021
ESG Legislation Targets Climate Risk Disclosure
The push for publicly traded companies to disclose information on climate risks has made its way into a number of legislative proposals, including a comprehensive bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Jul 20, 2021
How 21 U.S. Cities Perform on a Natural Disaster Risk Scorecard
Data firm Yardi Matrix looked at the risk of weather-related disasters for the country’s biggest markets. As recent events both at home and abroad have shown, environmental risks ranging from wildfires to...
Jun 30, 2021
It’s Our Big Moment – Environmental Law’s chance to shine as the “E” in ESG
Picture the marquee surrounded by bright flashing lights as the Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) mandates, requirements and best practices are about to take center stage.
Jun 16, 2021
Shedding some light on the murky world of ESG metrics
Two years ago, researchers at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business started collecting data to determine the real social and environmental credentials of companies in the S&P 500.
May 24, 2021
Addressing Environmental Justice As Part Of ESG Initiatives
The incoming Biden administration brought these emerging issues of social justice, climate and environmental protection together, giving top billing to environmental justice, or EJ, policy proposals as a key priority across the federal government.
May 17, 2021
Transcript: “ESG Considerations in M&A”
We recently posted the transcript for our DealLawyers.com webcast – “ESG Considerations in M&A.” This was a really excellent program and it’s worth perusing the remarks.
May 12, 2021
Fact Check: The Truth Behind Five ESG Myths
Throughout 2020, investors allocated over three times as many assets into environmental, social and governance (ESG)...
May 10, 2021
Six Strategies for Building the E in ESG
Holistic approaches to managing risk, engaging stakeholders, adapting to change and taking on new opportunities are keys to leveraging this business and societal imperative.
Apr 05, 2021
Focusing the Lens: Two “Need-to-Know” ESG Developments
Since the Biden-Harris Administration took office, hardly a day has passed without a new, significant development on ESG issues.
Mar 30, 2021
Dispensing Environmental Justice under the Biden Administration
While we do not know the precise environmental agenda of President Biden, based on executive orders and campaigning prior to the election...
Mar 15, 2021
SEC response to climate and ESG risks and opportunities
As investor demand for climate and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) information soars, the SEC is responding with an all-agency approach.