# Understanding ESG Impacts in Real Estate

By Business Services · Published 2024-02-13 · Updated 2026-03-12 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> Property investors increasingly recognize that environmental and social governance frameworks directly influence asset valuations and competitive positioning in

## Key points

- Property investors increasingly recognize that environmental and social governance frameworks directly influence asset valuations and competitive positioning in

In this episode of *Weaver: Location Cubed*, hosts [Howard Altshuler](https://weaver.com/about/people/howard-altshuler) and [Aaron Grisz](https://weaver.com/about/people/aaron-grisz) are joined by [Ashly Pleasant](https://weaver.com/about/people/ashly-pleasant), director, ESG and sustainability services, at **Weaver**. They explore the significance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in the real estate sector, discussing its impact on investment decisions and the importance of sustainability.

**Key Points:** 

- Start measuring GHG emissions for better management
- Understand the importance of ESG reporting for transparency
- Leverage ESG for economic incentives and market competitiveness

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The episode emphasizes the critical role of ESG in real estate, highlighting the need to measure greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and the importance of ESG reporting for transparency with stakeholders and investors. **Ashly** stresses the growing relevance of ESG in making investment and future-proofing decisions.

> You can't manage what you don't measure.

**Ashly** explained, emphasizing the necessity of accurate data collection for effective ESG strategy implementation. This approach is crucial for real estate companies to understand their environmental impact and to make informed decisions for sustainable practices.

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Tags: Ashly Pleasant, ESG, esg strategy, GHG Emissions, real estate, Real Estate ESG, sustainability in real estate, Weaver

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