Charles Waine

Low-income, high-growth economies could soon benefit from the digital transformation of real estate and housing.

The mounting carbon footprint is pushing data centers toward sustainability, with edge computing expected to expand rapidly over the next decade to meet energy efficiency needs.

Asia-Pacific real estate fundraising in the first half of 2023 fell by roughly 76% compared with the same period in 2022, according to PERE data.

Tailwinds are strong for the asset class as economic downturn only strengthens consumer and investor appetite, writes Charles Waine.

Climate concerns and social issues are keeping ESG in focus

Leadership is paramount to fully integrate ESG into business decisions and attract sustainability expertise

Mandatory regulations are forcing managers to take sustainability more seriously and investors are only dialing up the pressure

Devising and refining relevant ESG metrics is essential if managers want to stand out from the crowd and showcase their commitment to long-term sustainability

Achieving ambitious ESG targets relies on capturing and analyzing high-quality data

Fundraising goes from strength to strength as sustainability shift hits the mainstream