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GRESB is a trusted benchmark for transparency and comparison, but for portfolio managers managing reporting, the process is not without its challenges.

Securing firmwide buy-in on ESG, managing limited resources, and collecting consistent data across diverse portfolio assets can all be significant hurdles. At the same time, striking the right balance between disclosure and commercial sensitivity requires careful judgement.

Without a strict approach, these challenges can dilute ESG impact, reduce scoring potential, and risk leaving portfolios behind peers in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Four key GRESB reporting challenges

Firmwide ESG buy-in

Different asset classes, and inconsistent operational practices can often result in fragmented data and uneven implementation. Without a unified approach, ESG can feel like an added burden rather than a value driver, making it harder to embed across CapEx and OpEx.

The lack of consistency can limit the ability to achieve strong GRESB results, where firmwide alignment is critical to scoring well.

Resource management

The submission process can be time-consuming and technically demanding. Fund managers often underestimate the resource intensity and technical expertise required to align with the scoring methodology - and the sheer volume of material to manage.

The process also requires a level of technical expertise that can be difficult to maintain across different teams in an organisation.

Data management

Real estate portfolios carry a huge array of asset data - so knowing what to include in a GRESB submission is a challenge. Data is often cited as the leading pain point in the reporting cycle.

Information requirements can range from energy and water use to emissions level - at operational and asset levels. Unless data is suitably captured and managed on an ongoing basis, there is a risk it can become overwhelming.

Balance of disclosure

Data transparency and disclosure bring benefits to investors seeking this information - but they can also bring reputational and competitive risks to you.

Managers must tread a fine path, especially when working with new portfolios and funds. Revealing underperformance can impact the score. Equally, disclosure without sufficient evidence can also be detrimental.

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We have solutions designed specifically for real estate portfolio managers. We can help you to streamline data collection, uncover performance gaps, and elevate your score - so you can turn ESG reporting into strategic advantage.

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