Walker, Peter; Garnett, Hugh; Jones, Kell; Ding, Gina; Epsom, Robbie; (2025) Aligning Real Estate Sustainability Indicators. IIGCC: London, UK.

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Abstract

The Aligning Real Estate Sustainability Indicators (ARESI) white paper aims to address existing ambiguities in real estate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the European legislative framework, in order to unlock investment and drive decarbonisation of real estate. Identifying ten key indicators across key European legislation – EU Taxonomy, EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive - used by financial institutions, it looks to establish clear definitions, calculations and data hierarchies. It aims to facilitate a more harmonised and practical application of these indicators, leading to more informed decision making, reducing hesitation in capital raising and investment decision making, with investors and lenders comfortable that indicators are recognised and calculated consistently. This proposal is a product of extensive consultation and input from the working group, developed with the best intentions to enhance clarity and consistency while remaining adaptable for further development. ARESI represents a crucial step toward greater transparency and consistency in real estate sustainability reporting. While it does not claim to be a final solution, it is a practical and necessary initiative designed to support industry alignment and progress. This is an additive framework, one that will evolve with ongoing discussion and input. As a next step ARESI will engage with stakeholders encouraging them to align to the ARESI proposal and with regulators on appropriate and ambitious sustainability regulation. We actively welcome feedback, collaboration, and engagement with stakeholders to refine this approach and shape the next phase of its development. We look forward to continued dialogue and collaboration to refine and expand upon this work.

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