The purpose of the case studies is twofold: to support further development of market transparency; and to provide a foundation to promote and distribute quality education and information on sustainability aspects of professional standards in the non-listed real estate industry.

These are published in an ANREV-branded document format. Content must not be advertorial in nature although due accreditation is given to the author (including author's company and logo).

Those case studies have been established under the auspices of the ANREV Sustainability Working Group to oversee the pipeline of papers, select topics and provide feedback.

  • This case study details the journey of Pro-invest Group, who transformed their ESG performance over nine years from a GRESB score of 29/100 in 2017 to 81/100 by 2025 through high NABERS ratings and Green Key certifications for its hotels, pioneering green loans with Aareal Bank, and implementing social programs like RISE and CARE.

    Case Study: Journey through the GRESB Assessment Process by Pro-invest GroupPDF
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  • ANREV Sustainability Committee and JLL invited investment managers to a series of round table discussions, the third of which was hosted in Singapore on 15th of October. The event provided opportunities for managers to discuss with their peers their views on the role of ESG and sustainability for driving asset value in Asia Pacific.

    ANREV Round Table Discussion - What now for sustainability - how will it drive value in 2025 and beyond? - SingaporePDF
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  • ANREV Sustainability Committee and JLL invited investment managers to a series of round table discussions, the second of which was hosted in Melbourne, Australia on 20th of August. The event provided opportunities for managers to discuss with their peers their views on the role of ESG and sustainability for driving asset value in Asia Pacific.

    ANREV Round Table Discussion - What now for sustainability - how will it drive value in 2025 and beyond? - MelbournePDF
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  • ANREV Sustainability Committee and APG Asset Management invited investment managers to a series of round table discussions, the first of which was hosted in Hong Kong on 28th of May. The event provided opportunities for managers to discuss with their peers their views on the role of ESG and sustainability for driving asset value in Asia Pacific.

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  • This study explores the relationship between sustainability practices, as measured by GRESB scores, and the performance of Asia Pacific non-listed real estate funds. By utilizing data from both ANREV and GRESB, the study identifies patterns in fund characteristics and their influence on performance. The study investigates key factors such as specialization, size, and leverage, while emphasizing the role of strong governance and management practices on fund returns. This research offers insights into the integration of ESG practices for real estate funds in the Asia Pacific market.

    The Influence of ESG on Asia Pacific Real Estate Fund PerformancePDF
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  • In June 2023, the ANREV ESG Committee held a discussion on climate risk solutions where participants shared views on the climate risk solutions providers landscape. As the backdrop for discussion, a committee member provided the framework for discussion by addressing physical risk and transition risk, the assessment of these risks in climate risk solutions and what these solutions provide via a presentation. In this paper, it serves as a summary centered on sharing experiences on the climate risk solutions providers.

    ANREV ESG Committee: Discussion on Climate Risk Solution Providers PDF
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  • ANREV ESG Conference 2023 BrochurePDF
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    The rise of Sustainability-implications for the real estate sectorPDF
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    Embodied Carbon-What will Green Building be in 2030PDF
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    Operational carbon-What will a Green building be in 2030PDF
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    Welcome and opening remarksVIDEO
    The rise of Sustainability – Implications for the Real Estate SectorVIDEO
    From risk to resilient – climate change and real estate investment in Asia PacificVIDEO
    Building towards health and wellbeingVIDEO
    What will a Green building be in 2030?VIDEO
  • [Slides] Unpacking the Carbon Risk Real Estate MonitorPDF
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    [Recording] Unpacking the Carbon Risk Real Estate MonitorVIDEO
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  • [Slides] Greenwashing-what is happening in Asia PacificPDF
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    [Recording] Greenwashing-what is happening in Asia PacificVIDEO
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  • [Slides] Updates on ESG in real estatePDF
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    [Recording] Updates on ESG in real estateVIDEO
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