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ESG
ESG
Strengthening communities with social impact partner Sported
Introducing Limitless, our new long-term social impact programme designed to deliver lasting, meaningful change.
08 May 2025
Workplace
Designing for all: Accessibility and key inclusive design principles
Jeni Durksen, Associate Design Director at M Moser Associates, a firm centred around the design, engineering and delivery of workplace environments, offers her perspective on inclusive design and its
07 May 2025
Investments
Is green finance a deal breaker for investors?
If the UK is to meet its target of becoming a net zero economy by 2050, the right structures and services need to be put in place that will allow us to put a stop to our contribution to climate
23 April 2025
Investments
5 ways property managers can drive Sustainable Development Goal: Climate Action
Claire Murray, ESG Manager, explores how property managers can not only meet short-term sustainability goals but also future-proof assets...
27 February 2025
ESG
The inevitable shift: ESG's role in guiding listed buildings towards residential conversion
A quiet transformation is unfolding across Central London. Iconic Grade II listed buildings, once highly sought after in the commercial...
05 February 2025
ESG
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS): Action plan and Phase 4
As we enter phase 4 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), businesses must adapt to new requirements that include detailed action plans and a stronger emphasis on energy efficiency.
28 January 2025
ESG
ESG in 2025: Going 'back to basics' to drive consistent, impactful results
As we move into 2025, the world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in real estate continues to evolve, with new frameworks, platforms, and guidelines emerging to address the complex
22 January 2025
Development
The role of AI in ESG and its impact on real estate
AI is transforming our day-to-day lives at pace, and the real estate sector is no exception; investing in technology will allow real estate owners to remain competitive in the market, providing
21 January 2025
Workplace
Turning obsolescence into opportunity: how we repositioned a Newcastle Office into a luxury hotel
Our commercial property experts from the Newcastle office, Patrick Matheson, Partner and Ian Tew, Partner, share a successful story where their collaborative approach transformed an outdated office
03 December 2024
Development
Repurposing a commercial building in Wales: The transformation of Scott Harbour in Cardiff Bay
Matt Phillips, Partner, Office Head in Cardiff, talks us through a case study that examines how an office building in Cardiff Bay, nearing obsolescence, was successfully transformed into a vibrant
03 December 2024
Development
How the new labour government could impact the commercial real estate market in Newcastle
With Labour's return to power nationally, there's growing curiosity about how this political shift will affect regional economies.
11 November 2024
Article
Refurbishment vs retrofit: key operational considerations
Charlotte Owen, Partner in Property Asset Management, and Victoria Whiteley, Associate in Project & Building Consultancy, explore the complexities of refurbishment versus retrofit decisions in
06 November 2024
Investments
Understanding commercial asset oversupply and obsolescence
During our recent Property Performance event, we brought together some of our ESG experts to discuss how obsolescence...
06 November 2024
Investments
博鱼体育集团 Frank facilitates landmark £350 million investment in Scotland’s green energy sector
We're pleased to announce our role in advising Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI) on a transformative lease acquisition of a 15-hectare site adjacent to Port of Nigg, within the Inverness and
09 October 2024
Development
Addressing embodied carbon in commercial real estate
Buildings contribute to 39% of the annual global greenhouse gas emissions, with 28% originating from building operations and 11% from building materials and construction processes, known as embodied
02 October 2024
Article
ESG in asset repositioning: enhancing sustainability and profitability in a changing market
Jonathan Hale, Head of ESG Consulting, explores how ESG principles can drive successful asset repositioning and highlights key strategies, challenges, and examples that demonstrate the value of these
02 October 2024
ESG
Measuring social value in commercial real estate
Kalli Stuart, ESG and Social Value Consultant explores the increasing importance of measuring social value in commercial...
02 September 2024
Article
Identifying ESG opportunities for your business: occupier and landlord perspectives
Amira Hashemi, ESG Lead for Property Asset Management, explores the perspective of occupiers and landlords when considering ESG opportunities.
22 July 2024
Development
Climate risk and resilience and the opportunity for commercial real estate
Jonathan Hale, Partner and Head of ESG Consulting, and Harriet Hix, Associate, ESG Consulting at 博鱼体育集团 Frank, discuss the different angles of climate risk and the opportunities that they create for
19 July 2024
Article
How a shift in employee expectation has impacted talent attraction, productivity and engagement
Jessica MacKie, Consultant in Strategic Consultancy at 博鱼体育集团 Frank, explores changes in employee expectations, why these changes impact talent attraction and retention, and how clear alignment of
15 July 2024
ESG
What are the benefits of social value for landlords and occupiers?
Kalli Stuart, ESG and Social Value Consultant at 博鱼体育集团 Frank, explores the impact of social value initiatives on occupiers, landlords...
10 July 2024
Residential
The skills shortages threatening the green transition
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
01 May 2024
ESG
Understanding regulatory frameworks for ESG reporting
Within commercial real estate, there are a number of green building certifications and regulatory frameworks that need to be considered when building or retrofitting an asset. In fact, these can be
16 April 2024
Article
How does ESG impact commercial property valuations?
Anna Emmison, Partner in Valuation and Advisory, discusses the importance of collaboration and the need for decision-makers and their advisors to share the platform as we all codify ESG into our
09 April 2024
Development
The significance of social value in commercial real estate
Kalli Stuart, ESG graduate in our ESG Consulting team, explores the importance of social value in commercial real estate.
06 February 2024
ESG
What impact does ESG regulation have on business rates?
The commercial real estate industry has embraced a collective responsibility to address ESG challenges. In this article, Matthew Fanning, Associate in the London Business Rates team, considers the
01 February 2024
ESG
How ESG flows through a commercial building or fit out project
ESG impacts every part of a real estate project. We understand that organisational ESG goals must be integrated into building...
15 December 2023
Development
Challenges faced in implementing and maintaining ESG standards
While adopting ESG practices is necessary and becoming increasingly important, it is a complex area that is challenging to navigate. Harriet Hix and Joe Warren from the ESG Consulting team at 博鱼体育集团
04 December 2023
Development
Unlocking the benefits of energy efficiency and net zero initiatives in commercial real estate
Olivia McCue, ESG Consultant at 博鱼体育集团 Frank, explores the benefits associated with energy efficiency and net zero initiatives and their significance within commercial real estate.
06 November 2023
Development
How smart buildings are transforming your ESG goals
The concept of smart buildings has gained significant traction in the commercial real estate sector. Combining the latest technology...
03 November 2023
Development
Electric vehicles: The top 5 reasons to install EV charging points now
David Goatman, Global Head of Energy and Sustainability Services at 博鱼体育集团 Frank, explains the top 5 reasons why EV...
04 October 2023
Investments
5 essential steps to developing an ESG strategy
Amira Hashemi, ESG Lead for Property Asset Management at 博鱼体育集团 Frank, explores 5 crucial steps to create an effective sustainability stra…
20 September 2023
ESG
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS): The latest for phase 3
What is ESOS? The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a government programme aiming to boost UK businesses' energy efficiency. It is a mandatory reporting scheme that applies to large UK
15 May 2023
ESG
Ways to make your buildings fit for a sustainable future
Topical environmental, social and governance issues are moving increasingly higher up the priority list for occupiers and landlords.
20 March 2023
