Sustainability Solutions
ESG Risk Assessments
ESG risks, (e.g. climate and transition risks) can impact financial performance and asset valuation. Identify and assess the relevant risks and minimize their impact on your property or portfolio.
By integrating ESG considerations proactively, you not only mitigate risk but also unlock long-term value and strengthen stakeholder trust. Responsible action today builds the foundation for resilient, future-ready assets.
Our Services
Transition risk
Manage transition risks across your real estate portfolio and safeguard asset value by proactively preparing for evolving regulations and market expectations. Prioritise improvement actions based on return on investment and highest impact, while also identifying and capitalising on available subsidy opportunities to maximise both financial and environmental performance.
Focus Areas
- Cost estimates for retrofits
- GHG accounting
- Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP)
- Regulatory compliance gap analysis /policy
- Current and upcoming regulations mapping
- Regulatory alignment pathway
Physical Climate Risk
Assess and quantify the climate risk of your real estate portfolio through location-specific analysis and asset-level resilience evaluations. Receive bespoke mitigation strategies that reduce climate-related impacts and future-proof your investments.
Focus Areas
- EU taxonomy evaluation
- Financial Impact Analysis
- Physical Climate Risk Assessment
- Climate adaptation and risk mitigation strategies
Flood Risk Assessment
Evaluate the potential risk of flooding for your asset or across your real estate portfolio from various flood sources such as fluvial, pluvial coastal or groundwater. Assess the likelihood and severity of flooding under various scenarios, identify their impact and define mitigation strategies to strengthen climate resilience and protect the asset’s value.
Focus Areas
- Flood risk assessment report
- Physical climate risk report
- Mitigation and adaptation strategies
- Evaluation of insurance implications
- Alignment with EU Taxonomy and BREEAM
Asset stranding risk
We leverage data-driven analysis and CRREM decarbonisation pathways to identify when an asset may be at risk of stranding. By developing mitigation strategies, we enable more effective investment prioritisation and safeguard long-term asset value.
Focus Areas
- Asset/Portfolio assessment
- Net Zero scenario modelling
- CO2 scenario-based projections
- Strategic investment planning
- CRREM-based stranding risk assessment
- Energy performance benchmarking
EU Taxonomy screening
Evaluate your real estate asset or portfolio to determine the alignment of its economic activities with the EU Taxonomy. Conduct a materiality assessment to identify whether specific activities may be excluded based on their relevance and impact.
Focus Areas
- Materiality assessment
- EU Taxonomy screening
- Evaluation of minimum social safeguards
- Gap analysis and action planning for taxonomy alignment
- Identification of substantial contribution and Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria
- Integration with SFDR, CSRD, and broader ESG reporting frameworks
Compliance & Legislation Mapping
Gain a clear overview of regulatory frameworks across your markets and ensure your assets meet minimum compliance standards. Stay ahead of emerging regulations, explore potential subsidy opportunities, and understand local reporting obligations. Receive expert support in developing a tailored action plan to navigate these requirements effectively.
Focus Areas
- Action plan
- Subsidy support
- Compliance gap analysis
- Sustainability reporting requirements
- Regulations mapping per market and asset type
CBRE Sustainability Solutions
Our Approach
Simplify complexity, accelerate value creation. No matter where you are on your sustainability journey, we have the strategy to help you achieve your goals. Our solutions are strategic, optimised and scalable – all supported by data-driven insights.
Why Choose CBRE?
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Experts in real estate
We specialise in collaborating with developers, investors, landlords and occupiers to achieve sustainability goals. Our expertise lies in crafting solutions that benefit all stakeholders, meet regulations and enhance the sustainability of the built environment.
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Scalable solutions
Our global presence enables our local teams to deliver customized sustainability solutions that align with regional requirements while maintaining a comprehensive international perspective on the ESG landscape. We offer scalable strategies to achieve carbon neutrality across both local and international portfolios.
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Latest market insights
Our research team monitors real estate market trends, emerging technologies and regulatory developments to deliver state-of-the-art insights and strategic advice, empowering organizations to lead in sustainability and maintain a competitive edge.
