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APREA Decarbonisation Playbook

APREA ESG Reporting Playbook 2023

The APREA Decarbonisation Playbook is a valuable resource for companies in the real assets industry, paving the way for sustainable growth across the Asia Pacific region.

It equips businesses with actionable strategies, from energy efficiency and renewable energy integration to sustainable construction practices, to drive impactful decarbonisation. With insights on financing, change management, governance, and policy frameworks, the playbook serves as a roadmap for effective and compliant sustainability initiatives.

By showcasing real-world case studies and best practices from APREA members, it empowers companies to adopt strategies that yield both environmental benefits and financial rewards. This publication is a vital tool for shaping a greener, more resilient future in the real assets industry.

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ESG Reporting Playbook

APREA ESG Reporting Playbook 2023

The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the real estate and infrastructure sector has become paramount, recognising the profound impact and opportunities it generates across the industry. APREA, committed to steering its members and the wider industry towards robust, sustainable practices, is pleased to introduce this ESG reporting playbook, designed specifically for the real assets industry, to guide through the various aspects of effective and strategic ESG integration.

In this playbook, members can explore the benefits of ESG practices and reporting, and the intricacies of ESG reporting, aiming to facilitate organisations at all stages of their ESG journey. The playbook seeks not only to guide compliance and reporting but also to unlock intrinsic value, enhancing the sustainability and resilience of your operations within the changing global and local environments.

APREA envisions this playbook as a catalyst, sparking a transformation where strategic ESG integration propels the industry towards a future marked by both sustainability and profitability. Together, let’s forge a path where the real assets industry is not only a participant but a pivotal player in the global sustainability agenda, shaping a future where our collective actions sculpt a robust, sustainable, and prosperous tomorrow.

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ESG Guidebook

APREA ESG Guidebook 2022

As the voice of sustainable investing in the Asia Pacific, APREA has developed the ESG Guidebook for Real Assets in Asia Pacific to raise awareness about ESG and guide our stakeholders in their journey to sustainability. We believe that capital allocated to real assets can play a meaningful role in the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), while leveraging growth opportunities in a manner that benefits all stakeholders.

We recognise that the ESG landscape continues to evolve, and this Guidebook lays out the basic foundation to integrate ESG and sustainability factors in how each of us conduct our businesses. Aside from providing a framework that can be used as a basis in establishing a systematic ESG approach, we have included practical ways to build and operationalise an ESG program with effective governance, as well as clear steps to engage and communicate with key stakeholders.

The Guidebook also features case studies among APREA members that illustrate various innovative approaches, that reflect their philosophy and investment styles, and thus, facilitating the exchange of best practices.

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The Importance of ESG in the Real Assets Industry

Do you know that the real estate sector accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions? Building operations account for 70% of these emissions, while construction produce the remaining 30%. To achieve global climate goals such as combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, there is a need for real assets companies to set environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) targets.

So, what exactly is environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and why should real estate firms care? Consider themes such as low-carbon transition, diversity, and corporate compliance to better understand the definition of ESG. ESG regulation in Asia Pacific is rapidly developing, and it is an inevitable reality that developers, asset managers, investors, and other companies must face. This is accompanied by a pressing need to align with developing ESG standards to avoid falling behind, as many corporations are incorporating ESG considerations into their business decision-making processes.

Instead of viewing ESG as a necessary business cost to be incurred in order to comply with increasingly stringent regulatory measures and corporate competition, businesses can aggressively capitalise on climate opportunities. According to a recent Bloomberg Intelligence survey, global ESG assets are on track to exceed $53 trillion by 2025, accounting for more than a third of the projected total assets under management of $140.5 trillion.

As the region’s voice for sustainable investing and in light of the growing importance of ESG, APREA addresses our members’ needs through our core services to help them realise the full potential of ESG opportunities. We educate our stakeholders by sharing best practices and the latest research, actively engaging with them in ESG-related initiatives, and hosting events in collaboration with top industry experts to keep members up to date on the latest ESG news.

In essence, sustainability is a growing trend that should not be overlooked. Now more than ever, companies in the real assets industry must prioritise ESG to develop a resilient business that creates a long-term value for stakeholders.