This book offers a comprehensive overview of ESG issues in real estate investment, from content to systematic implementation. It combines global, regional and local perspectives, focusing on the specific application and challenges of ESG in real estate investment. The aim of the book is to establish a link between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the field of investment by providing clear explanations of the terminology and abbreviations used in relation to ESG and responsible investment. As a practical toolkit written by 30 authors from different professional backgrounds and nationalities, it helps readers to take a holistic view of ESG issues in real estate investment, make informed decisions and implement ESG in real estate investment practice.

Contents:

• Global ESG dynamics and standards
• The real estate investment market, ESG & investment, finance, greenwashing
• Due diligence, valuation, and user perspective
• Deep dives, f. ex. CRREM, water, brownfields, insurance and AI
• Contracts, procurement, and regulatory frameworks
• Global, regional and local perspectives, spanning from Africa, Asia, EU & UK to the US and Latin America