Data is integral to property investors ’ ability to meet their responsibilities to incorporate environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) criteria into day - to - day management , according to IPE Real Assets . Research in global property markets is progressing , yet the way data is collected and reported is a growing challenge . He adds: “We’re engaging at every single one of our assets,” says Sumberg. The ranking systems that measure a property ’s energy consumption are inconsistent and some require more data than others . Potential solutions include green leases , when tenants focus on collecting energy data , and by adding energy efficiency to their due diligence checklists . Some investors , meanwhile , are investigating how technology can help , running data pilot schemes .
Data is integral to property investors ’ ability to meet their responsibilities to incorporate environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) criteria into day - to - day management , according to IPE Real Assets . Research in global property markets is progressing , yet the way data is collected and reported is a growing challenge . The ranking systems that measure a property ’s energy consumption are inconsistent and some require more data than others . Potential solutions include green leases , when tenants focus on collecting energy data , and by adding energy efficiency to their due diligence checklists . Some investors , meanwhile , are investigating how technology can help , running data pilot schemes .