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Sustainability metrics for commercial real estate assets – establishing a common approach

Sustainability metrics for commercial real estate assets – establishing a common approach Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to establish a common framework for measuring and reporting sustainability for commercial property assets. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a review of a series of benchmarking tools and company reports plus workshop consultation with industry. Findings – The paper produces an initial list of common metrics for the measurement and monitoring of key sustainability indicators for commercial property. The complexity presented by the heterogeneity of property assets is discussed and suggested means of normalising for particular buildings types is provided. Research limitations/implications – The research draws largely from desk research of existing tools and company reports. It does not attempt to produce additional reporting methods, rather to draw on and simplify those already in place. The work is largely UK focused. Practical implications – The work has significant practical implications in that it makes recommendations for a common approach to sustainability reporting at the building level for industry to adopt. This will aid decision making as it will enhance understanding of the sustainability performance of assets relative to their peer group whilst also supporting higher corporate‐level reporting and hence transparency. Social implications – Greater clarity of reporting for commercial property would be beneficial in reducing the negative impacts of the asset class on the environment and on society. Originality/value – The paper aims to provide clear guidance in what has become a crowded and complex area. This is of significant value to the sector. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of European Real Estate Research Emerald Publishing

Sustainability metrics for commercial real estate assets – establishing a common approach

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1753-9269
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10.1108/17539261111157299
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to establish a common framework for measuring and reporting sustainability for commercial property assets. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a review of a series of benchmarking tools and company reports plus workshop consultation with industry. Findings – The paper produces an initial list of common metrics for the measurement and monitoring of key sustainability indicators for commercial property. The complexity presented by the heterogeneity of property assets is discussed and suggested means of normalising for particular buildings types is provided. Research limitations/implications – The research draws largely from desk research of existing tools and company reports. It does not attempt to produce additional reporting methods, rather to draw on and simplify those already in place. The work is largely UK focused. Practical implications – The work has significant practical implications in that it makes recommendations for a common approach to sustainability reporting at the building level for industry to adopt. This will aid decision making as it will enhance understanding of the sustainability performance of assets relative to their peer group whilst also supporting higher corporate‐level reporting and hence transparency. Social implications – Greater clarity of reporting for commercial property would be beneficial in reducing the negative impacts of the asset class on the environment and on society. Originality/value – The paper aims to provide clear guidance in what has become a crowded and complex area. This is of significant value to the sector.

Journal

Journal of European Real Estate Research – Emerald Publishing

Published: Aug 9, 2011

Keywords: Economic sustainability; Commercial property; Energy; United Kingdom

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