ESG Due Diligence for Real Estate Lenders, Investors & Insurers
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities are now a key consideration when buying, operating, selling or refinancing a property. Lenders and investors need to understand current ESG risks and importantly, the opportunities to unlock value and meet regulatory or tenant expectations.
ESG Due Diligence for Real Estate Lenders, Investors & Insurers
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities are now a key consideration when buying, operating, selling or refinancing a property. Lenders and investors need to understand current ESG risks and importantly, the opportunities to unlock value and meet regulatory or tenant expectations.
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ESG Due Diligence Services
ESG Assessment
• High-level assessment of ESG risks and opportunities to inform pre-acquisition/financing
Carbon Assessment
• GHG emission calculations and performance benchmarking.
• Risk of the asset stranding against Paris Climate Agreement carbon reduction trajectory (CRREM analysis).
• Carbon reduction opportunities.
Green Building Pre-check
• Pre-check against Green Building Certification schemes (e.g. BREEAM, DGNB, LEED, WELL).
• Gap analysis and improvement recommendations to achieve agreed target rating.
Other ESG Services
• Energy modelling to achieve future EPC rating of B or better
• EU Taxonomy reporting
• TCFD Compliance and Climate Adaptation Plan
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of embodied carbon
• Guidance on compliance with GRESB
• Smart building assessment
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BREEAM In-Use Assessments
• Part 1: Asset performance
• Part 2: Building Management
ESG Due Diligence Services
ESG Assessment
• High-level assessment of ESG risks and opportunities to inform pre-acquisition/financing
Carbon Assessment
• GHG emission calculations and performance benchmarking.
• Risk of the asset stranding against Paris Climate Agreement carbon reduction trajectory (CRREM analysis).
• Carbon reduction opportunities.
Green Building Pre-check
• Pre-check against Green Building Certification schemes (e.g. BREEAM, DGNB, LEED, WELL).
• Gap analysis and improvement recommendations to achieve agreed target rating.
Other ESG Services
• Energy modelling to achieve future EPC rating of B or better
• EU Taxonomy reporting
• TCFD Compliance and Climate Adaptation Plan
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of embodied carbon
• Guidance on compliance with GRESB
• Smart building assessment
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BREEAM In-Use Assessments
• Part 1: Asset performance
• Part 2: Building Management
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Arcadis has undertaken ESG assessments across Europe for many of the leading lender and investors
Asset Class
Residential/
Hotels
Office
Industrial
Retail
United Kingdom
Offices | 15,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl. CRREM analysis
- EPC modelling to target B rating
Multi-residential | 30,000 sqm
- CRREM analysis
- CRREM analysis
Multi-residential | 30,000 sqm
France
- TCFD / Climate risk assessment
Multi-residential | 400 rooms
Spain
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl. CRREM analysis
- EPC modelling to target B rating
Offices | 15,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
Hotel
- ESG Assessment
Offices | 11,000 sqm
Netherlands
- TCFD / climate risk assessment
Industrial
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
Hotel
- TCFD / climate risk assessment
Industrial
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl
- CRREM analysis
- Green Building pre-check
Hotel Building
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
- ESG Assessment
- Green building pre-check
Mixed Campus | 28,000 sqm
Germany
- ESG Assessment
- Green building pre-check
Mixed Campus | 28,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
- EU Taxonomy report
Company HQ
- Green Building pre-check
- EU Taxonomy report
5 building portfolio
Italy
- Green Building pre-check
Retail building
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
- Green Building pre-check
Retail building
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
- EU Taxonomy report
Company HQ
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
Residential/
Hotels
Office
Industrial
Retail
Germany
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl
- CRREM analysis
- Green Building pre-check
Hotel Building
Germany
- ESG Assessment
- Green building pre-check
Mixed Campus | 28,000 sqm
Italy
Italy
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
Italy
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
Germany
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- CRREM analysis
Multi-residential | 30,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl. CRREM analysis
- EPC modelling to target B rating
Offices | 15,000 sqm
United Kingdom
Arcadis has undertaken ESG assessments across Europe for many of the leading lender and investors
Home
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
Hotel
Netherlands
- CRREM analysis
Multi-residential | 30,000 sqm
United Kingdom
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
Italy
- TCFD / Climate risk assessment
Multi-residential | 400 rooms
France
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl
- CRREM analysis
- Green Building pre-check
Hotel Building
Germany
- ESG Assessment
Offices | 11,000 sqm
Netherlands
- ESG Assessment
- Green building pre-check
Mixed Campus | 28,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
Germany
- ESG Assessment
- Green building pre-check
Mixed Campus | 28,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
- EU Taxonomy report
Company HQ
Italy
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl. CRREM analysis
- EPC modelling to target B rating
Offices | 15,000 sqm
United Kingdom
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl. CRREM analysis
- EPC modelling to target B rating
Offices | 15,000 sqm
Spain
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
Italy
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
Germany
- ESG Assessment
- Green building pre-check
Mixed Campus | 28,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
- TCFD / climate risk assessment
Industrial
Netherlands
- Green Building pre-check
Retail building
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
Italy
Netherlands
Germany
Spain
France
Italy
United Kingdom
ESG Due Diligence
ESG Assessment criteria
Why Arcadis
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Asset Class
- CRREM analysis
Multi-residential | 30,000 sqm
- CRREM analysis
Multi-residential | 30,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl. CRREM analysis
- EPC modelling to target B rating
Offices | 15,000 sqm
United Kingdom
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
Italy
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
- Green Building pre-check
Retail building
Italy
- Green Building pre-check
Retail building
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
- EU Taxonomy report
- Climate Assessment
- Energy modelling forecast
- LCA Assessment
Mixed use masterplan
Company HQ
Italy
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
- EU Taxonomy report
Company HQ
- Green Building pre-check
- EU Taxonomy report
5 building portfolio
Italy
France
- TCFD / Climate risk assessment
Multi-residential | 400 rooms
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl. CRREM analysis
- EPC modelling to target B rating
Offices | 15,000 sqm
Spain
- ESG Assessment
- Green building pre-check
Mixed Campus | 28,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
- Green building pre-check
Mixed Campus | 28,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
Germany
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl
- CRREM analysis
- Green Building pre-check
Hotel Building
Germany
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl
- CRREM analysis
- Green Building pre-check
Hotel Building
Germany
Germany
- ESG Assessment
- Green building pre-check
Mixed Campus | 28,000 sqm
- ESG Assessment
6 Industrial Parks
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
Hotel
- ESG Assessment
- Carbon Assessment incl CRREM analysis
Hotel
- TCFD / climate risk assessment
Industrial
- TCFD / climate risk assessment
Industrial
- ESG Assessment
Offices | 11,000 sqm
Netherlands
Residential/
Hotels
Residential/
Hotels
Office
Office
Industrial
Industrial
Retail
Retail
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Case Studies
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Project: 5-Year ESG Strategy incl. BIU Assessments
Client: Confidential
Location: Various, Europe
Asset Class: Logistics
Arcadis Services: Development of ESG Strategy
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Arcadis were engaged to develop a 5-year ESG strategy and implementation plan. Outcomes Arcadis delivered:
Detailed ESG strategy and associated KPIs
GRESB strategy and performance improvement
Development of Green Finance Framework
Energy performance data for 600 European assets
Energy surveys of a sample of assets
Portfolio wide PV feasibility study incl detailed asset level feasibility
BREEAM In-Use roll-out to over 25 assets
Roll-out of standard green lease terms
Very effective management of 11 Arcadis teams across Europe.
Advised on BREEAM In-Use rating improvement to reach level Good / Very Good via the most feasible way.
Arcadis local PM teams engaged in management of improvement measures implementation.
Point Park properties engaged Arcadis to certify their entire industrial portfolio of 221 buildings across Europe within 2021 to Q2 2022. Outcomes Arcadis delivered:
Project: BREEAM In-Use of 221 Assets
Client: Confidential
Location: Various, Europe
Asset Class: Industrial
Arcadis Services: BREEAM In-Use
Arcadis identified country specific asset risk relating to carbon performance e.g., net zero carbon stranding risk and compliance with local regulation.
Arcadis delivered a clear strategy to improve asset performance. Their digital tools and graphical representations were critical to achieving this.
Arcadis were appointed to provide the client with a carbon evaluation, strategic information covering the industry standards and regulatory requirements across different countries, and ultimately a roadmap of prioritised performance improvements.
Project: Carbon Reduction Strategy
Client: Confidential
Location: London
Asset Class: Office, Retail, Industrial
Arcadis Services: Carbon Reduction Strategy
A data collection exercise of over 500 assets in 17 countries.
20 Net Zero energy audits in 3 countries in 3 months
Portfolio-wide energy investment strategy
Roll-out of green leases to all regions
Arcadis undertook the following:
Project: Carbon and Sustainability Strategy
Client: Confidential
Location: Various, EU
Asset Class: Logistics
Arcadis Services: Energy Modelling, Net Zero Energy Audit, Energy Efficiency Equipment procurement, Programme Management of Improvement Measures, ESG and Carbon Due Diligence.
From this Arcadis were able to identify > 20% in energy cost and carbon savings for the client.
Arcadis are currently supporting the implementation of the carbon reduction strategy.
Managing design process including site and energy yield assessment
Installation and on-site activities
Client representation and liaison with stakeholders
Progress report including financial reporting on costs
Project management and technical advisory services for installation of Solar PV systems across +50 retail stores. The key activities included:
Project: Programme Management of Solar PV and Bio Generators Installation
Client: Confidential
Location: Various, UK
Asset Class: Retail
Arcadis Services: Programme Management
Why Arcadis?
Our European ESG network actively collaborate to bring our clients the latest thinking in ESG due diligence:
Subject matter experts on EU Taxonomy, SFDR, TCFD and green certification schemes
Experience across all key asset classes
Consistent ESG approach and knowledge share across European ESG team
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Improving quality of life
Arcadis is the leading global design & consultancy firm for natural and built assets. We are more than 28,000 people, in over 70 countries, who are dedicated to improving quality of life. We do so by developing innovative solutions to create liveable cities, to establish a people-centric future for mobility and to transform industries.
We apply our deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services we work in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built assets.
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