ESG in Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) insights for organizations focused on reframing the future of their real estate, hospitality and construction planning.

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Our latest thinking

How US asset owners think asset managers should address ESG

Strategies for asset managers to attract asset owners for environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability funds in the United States.

Meredith Jones

How can digital real estate transform the chemicals industry?

Disruptive forces are causing chemicals and advanced materials companies to look at digital real estate. Read to learn more.

Douglas Gottschalk + 2

How good governance can keep corporates clean from greenwashing

As ESG reporting becomes increasingly scrutinized, organizations should manage the potential perception of greenwashing. Read more.

Katharina Weghmann

The Office: Bellwether for distress or opportunity for revitalization?

For US cities and office landlords, hybrid work is a long-term issue; collaboration between the public and private sectors will drive solutions. Learn more.

Mark Grinis + 1

How real estate organizations can build a better ESG plan

As industry, regulatory and market shifts continue, a comprehensive ESG plan is needed to stay competitive in commercial real estate. Learn more.

Kyle Bolden

The electrification of real estate: the next generation of buildings

Discover the four key questions uncovered in a panel of EY and MIT leaders about building electrification strategies to promote carbon reduction

Mark Grinis

    In the news

    How a reimagined workplace can energize employees and drive productivity

    Leaders are eager to create workplaces that enable employees to feel safe and productive.

    Francisco Acoba + 1

    EY Future Workplace Index reveals surprisingly rosy attitudes on commercial real estate investment

    Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced the launch of its second annual EY Future Workplace Index (the Index), which tracks executive sentiment and behavioral data around the workplace of the future.

    EY Americas

      Webcast on demand

      How to energize a workforce in the great rebalance

      In this webcast, explore the EY 2023 Work Reimagined Survey with powerful global insights from 17,050 employees and 1,575 employers. Learn more.

      How recent legislation can advance sustainability and ESG agendas

      This webcast will feature an in-depth discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act and how it will enable companies to tackle climate change. Register now.

      The electrification of real estate: How do we engage in a building electrification strategy?

      Please join our panel of professionals for our webcast – a timely discussion about the journey to a world with all-electric buildings powered by solar, wind and other sources of zero-carbon electricity.

      Key trends facing real estate funds: Recent developments in the regulatory environment, ESG and technology

      Please join our panel of professionals for our webcast – a timely discussion of recent real estate funds industry trends.

      How leaders are linking organizational success to employee experience

      In this webcast, panelists discuss how corporate executives can harness trends in employee and workplace experience to drive value and performance.

        Technical Line - How the climate-related disclosure proposals from the SEC, EFRAG and ISSB compare

        Our Technical Line has been updated to reflect recent developments, including the submission by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).

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        EY DEI transparency report: pathways to progress

        Diversity and inclusiveness are essential to creating long‑term value and fulfilling our purpose of building a better working world.

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        Can decentralized energy get good enough, fast enough?

        RECAI 60: Integration of rising amounts of renewables into grids must improve significantly if markets are to meet their decarbonization goals.

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        How EY can help

        The team

        Mark Grinis

        EY Americas Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction Leader
        EY Americas Real estate, hospitality and construction leader drawing from three decades of experience. Author. Speaker.
        New York, USA

        Kyle Bolden

        EY US-East Region Market Segment Leader – Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Sector
        Trusted advisor to high-growth companies that are transforming the real estate industry through innovation.
        New York, USA

        Kris Pederson

        EY Americas Center for Board Matters Leader
        Boardroom champion. Corporate director. Strategy leader. Long-term value architect. Purpose-focused professional. Enjoys skiing, running and golfing with her family in the mountains of Boulder, CO.
        Denver, USA

        Christopher Johnston

        Americas REIT Leader and US West Region Assurance Leader – Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction
        Helping large global institutional investors, public REITs, emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs seek capital to create enterprise value.
        Irvine, USA

        Dovid Frankel

        EY Global Real Estate Investment Fund Services Leader
        Strategic leader of EY real estate investment funds services. Husband and father.
        New York, USA

        Jennifer Leitsch

        Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP
        Sustainability leader and ESG nerd. Nonprofit board director, professor, foodie, reader, traveler. Loves live music and hiking.
        Denver, USA

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