Advice on the GRESB Certification

The GRESB benchmark is a tool that assesses the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of real estate funds and companies, as well as infrastructure.

The benchmark aims to provide an objective and comparable reference point for investors and managers who wish to incorporate ESG criteria into their investment and management decisions. It is based on an annual survey that collects information on participants’ ESG strategy, policies, risk, impact and performance.

The results are expressed with an overall score, split into four areas: management, performance, development and stakeholder engagement. The certification allows participants to identify their strengths and areas for improvement, as well as to compare themselves with their peers and the global market.

Gesvalt is a company specialising in valuation, consultation and management of assets in the real estate financial sectors. Sustainability consulting is one of its areas of expertise, helping companies improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and obtain the GRESB benchmark.

Why choose Gesvalt to help?

Gesvalt can help companies obtain the GRESB benchmark using a four-step process:

• Diagnosis: preliminary analysis of the company’s current ESG situation, identifying its strengths and weaknesses, as well as areas for improvement and business opportunities.
• Planning: customised action plan for the company, establishing objectives, actions, indicators and deadlines in order to improve its ESG performance and align it with the GRESB benchmark criteria.
• Implementation: guiding the company through the execution of the action plan, providing technical advice, training, tools and innovative solutions to optimise its ESG management and financial performance.
• Reporting: preparation and presentation of the annual report to GRESB, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and its ability to generate long-term value for its stakeholders.

This is the roadmap Gesvalt uses to help companies obtain the GRESB benchmark. This provides a competitive advantage and an opportunity for differentiation in the real estate market, not to mention international recognition of corporate social responsibility.

Manuel Sánchez

Corporate Advisory

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