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ESG reporting has brought the conversation on “Net Zero” from the halls of multilateral organisations to corporate boardrooms across the world. Over the past decade, companies have been looking to better their ESG records. In India, since 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated the top 1000 listed companies (by market capitalisation) to file a business responsibility and sustainability report (BRSR) that discloses environmental data including energy, emissions, water, and waste. Starting from financial year 2024-2025 ESG disclosures are also applicable for the value chains of the top 250 listed entities (by market capitalisation) on a comply-or-explain basis.
Read MoreThe Real Estate Sentiment Index is developed jointly by Knight Frank India and the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO). The objective is to capture the perceptions and expectations of industry players to gauge the sentiment of the real estate market.
The Sentiment Index Q1 2024 highlights a decadal high, indicating heightened market confidence in real estate's supply side, fueled by India's strong economic landscape.
Download the Report Read MoreWhile activity remains limited in Australia amid delayed rate cuts, some buyers are returning to the retail sector now that pricing has been reset. The hospitality and living sectors are also attracting interest. H2 2024 will be the optimal buying window as some sellers expect the rate cute cycle to arrive by year’s end.
In Hong Kong SAR, the relaxation of LTV ratios for commercial real estate investment has improved sellers’ confidence and liquidity, leading to fewer discounted and distressed opportunities. More investors are looking at niche sectors such as student housing and data centres as the office market remains under repricing pressure.
Investment volume in Japan was supported by J-REITs and domestic property firms in Q1 2024. However, activity by foreign buyers weakened amid high interest rates globally. Interest in prime offices and hotels remains strong but investors are becoming more selective towards the residential sector.
Korea continues to see improved market sentiment on the back of easing lending rates. Positive carry is expected to occur by the end of 2024 as yields continue to expand and the cost of finance trends down.
This report was originally published in https://www.cbre.com/insights/figures/asia-pacific-investment-trends-q1-2024
Download the Report Read MoreCBRE’s Asia Pacific view on the Global Tech Talent Guidebook explores:
This report was originally published in https://www.cbre.com/insights/viewpoints/global-tech-talent-guidebook-2024-asia-pacific-view
Download the Report Read MoreTitled “Champion our Ecosystem”, Champion REIT’s Sustainability Report 2023 illustrates a collaborative endeavor that focuses on establishing a value-added network around stakeholders through sustainable performances in line with its 2030 ESG Targets and 2045 Net Zero Commitment.
The report is structured according to local and international regulations and frameworks, including Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) with independent assurance. In its pursuit of higher standard of information transparency, the report further strengthens its climate-related information in accordance with the International Sustainability Standard Board's (ISSB’s) IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.
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