WiredScore and GRESB partnership: the key to enhancing investor confidence

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4 / 4 / 2024

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Since 2022, WiredScore and SmartScore certifications have been recognized as Green Building Certifications by GRESB. This enables buildings with either certification to get more points during their GRESB submission.

In today’s market, where efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity have transitioned from optional to essential, certifications like WiredScore and SmartScore elevate properties to a new standard of excellence. These certifications not only signify a deep commitment to sustainability and technological innovation but also enhance investor confidence.

 

Introduction to GRESB

GRESB is the global standard for portfolio-level ESG reporting in the real estate sector. It provides validated ESG performance data and peer benchmarks for investors and managers to improve business intelligence, industry engagement, and decision-making.

The  framework has a number of indicators ranging from Energy, Water, Health, and Well Being to Waste. The evidence submission deadline is the 1st of July.

How does it work?

  • One framework (i.e scorecard) that every asset owner self reports against. Data is entered at an asset level, but benchmarking happens, and points allocated, at a portfolio level.
  • One deadline: 1st of July for everyone to submit their report.
  • Third-party validation and scoring
  • One benchmark used by investors

Who is it for?
Investment companies (BlackRock, Argon, etc…) use this data to evaluate the performance of their investment portfolios. A GRESB score will impact rates and conditions of an investment.

How does it work?

  • One framework (i.e scorecard) that every asset owner self reports against. Data is entered at an asset level, but benchmarking happens, and points allocated, at a portfolio level.
  • One deadline: 1st of July for everyone to submit their report.
  • Third-party validation and scoring
  • One benchmark used by investors

Who is it for?
Investment companies (BlackRock, Argon, etc…) use this data to evaluate the performance of their investment portfolios. A GRESB score will impact rates and conditions of an investment.

WiredScore and GRESB partnership: the what, why and how

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GRESB rewards buildings in a portfolio that have achieved a certification recognized Green by GRESB. Since 2022, WiredScore and SmartScore certifications are recognized as Green Building Certifications by GRESB, allowing buildings with either certification to maximize the points achieved in their GRESB submission.

In today’s market, where efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity transition from optional to essential, certifications like WiredScore and SmartScore elevate properties to a new standard of excellence.

GRESB rewards buildings in a portfolio that have achieved a certification recognized Green by GRESB. Since 2022, WiredScore and SmartScore certifications are recognized as Green Building Certifications by GRESB, allowing buildings with either certification to maximize the points achieved in their GRESB submission.

In today’s market, where efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity transition from optional to essential, certifications like WiredScore and SmartScore elevate properties to a new standard of excellence.

These certifications not only signify a deep commitment to sustainability and technological innovation but also enhance investor confidence.

Increase investor confidence through certification:

  • Utilize WiredScore and SmartScore certifications to achieve GRESB points (up to 21.5): Make technology a key pillar of your ESG+R strategy and get recognition by achieving more points with GRESB.
  • Stand out in the marketplace: Investors are increasingly looking at certifications such as WiredScore and SmartScore to benchmark the performance of their portfolio.

Earn up to

21.5 points

How to utilize WiredScore and SmartScore certifications when submitting to GRESB?

1. Download our guide to submitting to GRESB with WiredScore and SmartScore certification.

How to utilize WiredScore and SmartScore certifications when submitting to GRESB?

1. Download our guide to submitting to GRESB with WiredScore and SmartScore certification.

2. Contact your Client Success Manager, who can assist you through the certification process, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.

3. Submit your WiredScore and SmartScore certification evidence to the WiredScore team by May 15 to ensure your certification is finalized by the GRESB evidence submission deadline.

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Get ready for the next GRESB submission; register your building for WiredScore and SmartScore certifications today

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