In this episode of The Pulse by GRESB, host Katy Aylward, Director of the GRESB's Partners Program,  discusses with Antonio Marotta, Regional Director at Catalyst, and Juan Palacios, Assistant Professor at Maastricht University and Visiting Assistant Professor at the MIT Center for Real Estate, how sustainability performance is changing real estate access to capital. The evolution of green financing, from sustainability-linked loans and bonds to new structures that reward quantifiable impact, is examined in relation to asset-level data and benchmarking. They also examine how artificial intelligence, investor expectations, and regulations are assisting in bridging the gap between aspiration and action. Listen to insights from:

1. Katy Aylward, Director, Partners Program | GRESB

2. Antonio Marotta, Regional Director | Catalyst

3. Juan Palacios, Assistant Professor | Maastricht University and Visiting Assistant Professor | MIT Center for Real Estate

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/green-financing-at-the-crossroads-from-asset-level-data-to-market-transformation-the-pulse-by-gresb/

The Pulse by GRESB is an insightful content series featuring the GRESB team, partners, GRESB Foundation members, and other experts. Each episode focuses on an important topic related to either GRESB, ESG issues within real assets industry, decarbonization efforts, or the wider market.

The Pulse by GRESB follows topics related to the GRESB editorial calendar and will tie into broader industry conversations and moments.

In this episode of Pulse on Impact, our speakers talk about what’s new in the updated EBA Pillar 3 sustainability disclosures. They cover the expanded scope of institutions and proportionate timelines to 2029, the hazard-based physical-risk template with NUTS granularity, the temporary suspension of GAR/BTAR as templates align with the EU Taxonomy, and how PCAF-aligned proxies plus asset- and entity-level data can deliver more consistent, decision-useful reporting.

Listen to insights from:

1. Alex Clark, Research Director | Asset Impact

2. Inna Amesheva, Head of Regulatory Solutions | ESG Book

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/from-scope-to-templates-the-2025-eba-pillar-3-consultation-pulse-on-impact-a-series-by-gresb/

Follow along on the Asset Impact website: https://www.asset-impact.com/news-and-impact/from-scope-to-templates-the-2025-eba-pillar-3-consultation-pulse-on-impact-a-series-by-gresb

In this episode of The Pulse by GRESB, our speakers talk about the importance of sustainability assurance. They discuss what assurance means in the context of sustainability reporting, how it supports data credibility and risk management, and its role within the GRESB Assessments. The conversation covers common challenges and what distinguishes high-quality assurance work.

Listen to insights from:

1. Chris Pyke, Chief Innovation Officer | GRESB

2. Steve Wilkerson, Senior Manager | Forvis Mazars

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/making-assurance-work-for-real-assets-the-pulse-by-gresb/

Our latest podcast episode features a deep dive into the evolving world of energy procurement in real estate. The discussion covers: How deregulation has created new opportunities for owners, investors, and operators, why volatility since 2020 has reshaped procurement strategies, the importance of regional market insights for smarter decision-making, best practices like centralized procurement and dollar-cost averaging, and the rising energy demand from data centers and its impact on grid capacity and pricing. Tune in to learn how real estate stakeholders can better manage risk, control costs, and build resilience in today’s energy landscape. Hear insights from:

1. Reid Morgan, Director, Member relations, Americas | GRESB
2. Nathan Rice, President of Energy Strategy | Energy CX
3. Ed Conlisk, Head of Market Intelligence | Energy CX

Follow along with the transcript on our website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/rethinking-energy-procurement-from-compliance-to-competitive-advantage-the-pulse-by-gresb/

In this episode of The Pulse by GRESB, Antonina Ivanova, Associate on the Infrastructure team at GRESB, speaks with CMS experts Rebecca Roffe and Laura Gunn to unpack the fast-growing field of biodiversity regulation and what it means for infrastructure. The conversation explores regulatory drivers in the UK, EU, and beyond, the practical challenges and opportunities for investors and asset managers, and how early integration of biodiversity considerations can support compliance, resilience, and long-term value creation. Tune in to learn how infrastructure players can stay ahead as biodiversity becomes a central factor in sustainable investment.

Listen to insights from:

1. Antonina Ivanova, Associate, Infrastructure | GRESB

2. Rebecca Roffe, Planning and Environment | CMS

3. Laura Gunn, Associate (Environment) | CMS

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/new-rules-and-biodiversity-diving-into-the-changing-landscape-for-infrastructure-the-pulse-by-gresb/

Our speakers sit down to discuss the GRESB Foundation’s newly published Principles for Governing the Standards Development Process. Together they explore how the principles strengthen collaboration between investors and managers, improve transparency and predictability in scoring, reduce reporting burdens through alignment with global frameworks, and create pathways for innovation. Tune in to learn how these principles are designed to raise the bar for performance while providing stability and clarity for the real assets industry. You can find more information about the Principles for Governing the Standards Development Process here: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/insights/principles-for-governing-standards-development/

Listen to insights from:

1. Sarah Welton, Director, GRESB Foundation

2. Katie Jowett, Head of Sustainability for LaSalle Global Solutions | LaSalle Investment Management

3. Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer | City Developments Limited

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/driving-value-through-the-stable-evolution-of-the-standards-gresb-foundation-principles-explained-the-pulse-by-gresb/

We return with part two of our deep dive into the development of the ASHRAE Standard 100 and its growing relevance for performance benchmarking. This continuation features insights from Jamie Kono (PNNL) and Glenn Friedman (Taylor Engineering) as they explore the technical evolution of efficiency and emissions targets, stakeholder engagement in standards development, and how ASHRAE’s work aligns with GRESB’s performance assessments. Tune in for a closer look at how energy standards are shaping the path to low-carbon, high-efficiency buildings. Featuring:

1. Parag Cameron-Rastogi, Director, Real Asset Analytics | GRESB
2. Glenn Friedman, Principal |Taylor Engineers
3. Jamie Kono, Research Engineer | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/ashrae-standard-100-in-focus-part-2-steering-the-standard-the-pulse-by-gresb/

In this episode, we kick off a two-part series exploring the role of energy efficiency in the GRESB Standards, with a focus on the ASHRAE Standard 100. Host Parag Cameron-Rastogi is joined by Jamie Kono from the Pacific Northwest National Lab and Glenn Friedman of Taylor Engineering—both members of the ASHRAE Standard 100 committee. Together, they unpack how this building performance standard was developed, what it means for energy efficiency in existing buildings, and how it’s being integrated into the GRESB framework. Listen to the episode featuring:

1. Parag Cameron-Rastogi, Director, Real Asset Analytics | GRESB
2. Glenn Friedman, Principal | Taylor Engineers
3. Jamie Kono, Research Engineer | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/ashrae-standard-100-in-focus-part-1-the-story-behind-the-standard-the-pulse-by-gresb/

Tune into the latest episode of The Pulse, where speakers explore how General Atlantic approaches sustainability and resiliency across both the firm and its BeyondNetZero Fund. The discussion also touches on how GRESB fits into General Atlantic’s broader investment strategy and fund structure, offering insights into how leading investors are integrating sustainability considerations at scale. Featuring:

1. Tyler Guthrie, Director of Marketing and Communications | GRESB
2. Rhea Hamilton, Managing Director | General Atlantic.

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/backing-the-benchmark-general-atlantic-on-gresb-and-beyond-net-zero-the-pulse-by-gresb/

Listen to the latest episode of The Pulse, recorded during the recent GRESB Foundation meetings in London.
Over several days of in-depth discussions, Foundation board members and Real Estate & Infrastructure Standards Committees explored strategic changes, industry challenges, and emerging opportunities. Topics ranged from reporting burden and performance metrics to embodied carbon and evolving industry expectations. Listen to the episode with insights from:

1. Sarah Welton, Director of the GRESB Foundation
2. Tyler Guthrie, Director, Marketing and Communications, GRESB
3. Maddie Broad, Senior Investment Manager at TCorp
4. Nathaniel Hay, ESG Manager at Aberdeen
5. Manuel Rodriguez Arregui, CEO of AINDA

Follow along on the GRESB website: https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/mind-the-gap-bridging-reporting-and-real-performance-gresb-foundation-london-2025-the-pulse-by-gresb/