Unlocking Value & Enhancing Sustainability Performance Through GRESB
AUTHOR: VERDANI VOLUNTARY REPORTING VERTICALAPRIL 4, 2025Introduction
As the real estate industry continues to embrace sustainability, investors and asset managers are increasingly turning to GRESB to measure, compare, and enhance their sustainability performance. With over 150 institutional investors using GRESB to inform their investment decisions, achieving a strong GRESB score is no longer optional—it’s a strategic necessity.
At Verdani Partners, we specialize in helping real estate firms navigate the complexities of GRESB reporting, improve performance, and maximize their sustainability impact. Whether you're a first-time participant looking to establish a solid foundation or a seasoned GRESB reporter aiming to enhance your score, our team provides tailored strategies and hands-on support to ensure your success.
Why GRESB Matters
GRESB is more than just a reporting framework—it’s a powerful tool that helps real estate portfolios benchmark sustainability performance, drive operational efficiencies, and attract investment capital. Here’s why leading firms prioritize GRESB participation:
Industry Standard for sustainability Performance
More than 2,200 real estate entities and 800 infrastructure funds and operators participate in GRESB Assessments. This extensive coverage provides investors with sustainability data and benchmarks for $9 trillion in assets under management.
Competitive Advantage & Investor Confidence
A high GRESB score signals strong sustainability management, helping firms stand out in an increasingly sustainability-driven market. Investors and stakeholders use GRESB data to guide capital allocation and evaluate risk exposure.
Leveraging Peer Comparisons for Strategic Growth
GRESB scores provide participants with quantitative insights into their sustainability performance over time and in comparison to peers. By benchmarking against industry standards, managers can identify areas for improvement and drive progress through healthy competition.
Cost Savings & Operational Efficiency
GRESB participation encourages data-driven sustainability strategies, leading to reduced energy, water, and waste costs—directly impacting the bottom line.
Climate Risk Mitigation & Regulatory Readiness
With growing sustainability regulations and investor expectations, GRESB helps firms stay ahead of emerging climate-related financial disclosures, net-zero commitments, and resilience planning.
Roadmap for Continuous Improvement
GRESB provides actionable insights that allow companies to track progress, set goals, and implement best practices year over year.
By integrating GRESB into their sustainability strategy, real estate firms can enhance asset value, improve transparency, and future-proof their portfolios in a rapidly evolving industry.
Maximize Your GRESB Performance with Expert Guidance
Navigating GRESB can be complex, but with the right strategy, real estate firms can enhance sustainability performance, attract investors, and stay ahead of the competition. At Verdani Partners, we streamline the process to help you score higher, report accurately, and drive real impact.
Our Proven Approach
Data Collection & Verification (Jan–June)
We gather, validate, and assure sustainability data across your portfolio, ensuring accuracy and credibility with third-party verification.
2. Reporting & Narrative Development
We craft compelling survey responses and supporting documentation to highlight your sustainability initiatives and progress.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
We align with key teams—sustainability, asset management, and investor relations—to ensure seamless, goal-driven reporting. We design resident and tenant-facing engagement content and support stakeholder engagement programs.
4. Benchmarking & Gap Analysis
We compare your performance against industry peers, pinpoint improvement areas, and refine your strategy for better results.
5. Final Review & Submission (Deadline: July 1st)
Our team ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submitting your GRESB assessment on time.
Beyond the assessment, we develop a structured roadmap to support continuous sustainability performance improvements and long-term portfolio resilience. Our strategic programs equip organizations to accelerate decarbonization, enhance resilience, engage stakeholders, and stay ahead of evolving regulations — ultimately driving measurable impact and long-term value.
Contact us to explore tailored solutions to enhance your GRESB performance and drive improvements toward your long-term sustainability goals.
2025 GRESB Reporting Resources
Copyright © 2025 Verdani LLC. All rights reserved. The information contained within this publication was developed using Verdani’s general professional judgment. This publication was prepared without reference to any specific property or scenario and is not intended to substitute for the professional advice of an attorney, engineer, or other climate change professional. Content and data subject to change. Similar outcomes are not guaranteed based on prior results. Neither Verdani LLC nor its employees or agents can be held responsible for the use or misuse of the information contained herein, and Verdani LLC hereby disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of this information, including without limitation, direct, indirect, or consequential damages including personal injury, property loss, loss of revenue, loss of opportunity, or other loss. Verdani Partners has over 25 years of expertise and manages nearly two billion square feet of real estate, delivering proven strategies that help firms lead in sustainability and outperform benchmarks. We help our clients turn sustainability commitments into action through sustainability planning, energy management, decarbonization, compliance, and strategic communications. Partner with us to drive real impact and lasting value.
