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On 21 February, INREV filed its response to the UK government's consultation on Transparency of land ownership involving trusts welcoming the initiative to further enhance transparency of UK property ownership. We emphasised the importance of streamlined and efficient administrative requirements and appropriately resourced relevant enforcement agencies.

Louisa Chender, ESG Policy & Advisory at FCA and Shuen Chan, Head of Responsible Investment & Sustainability at Legal & General Investment Management Real Assets discussed the implications and the strategic challenges and opportunities associated with the FCA's recent proposals on SDR and labels for non-listed real estate investment.

Download the latest regulatory and tax overview which will give you a comprehensive view of last year’s achievements and a preview of this year’s priorities.

On 8 February, INREV filled its response to European Central Bank’s public consultation on the draft recast Regulation on investment fund statistics arguing that consistent data on the financial activities of investment funds is critical to success and will ultimately lead to more informed market analysis and policymaking.

Download INREV’s position paper on the FCA’s Guidance on the anti-greenwashing rule

The case study outlines how a.s.r. Real Estate partnered with Scaler to meet its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. Using the Scaler platform, a.s.r. was able to create data-driven decarbonisation roadmaps for its portfolio of over 450 assets. Scaler's tools help track energy use, GHG emissions, and sustainability efforts, while enabling iterative scenario planning. 

This partnership provides transparent, actionable insights for reducing emissions, improving data accuracy, and aligning with international standards like the Paris Agreement.

The case study details the development of Innocent Drinks’ energy-neutral factory in Rotterdam, designed by Deerns. The facility integrates sustainable features, including a solar park, wind turbines, and efficient energy systems, achieving BREEAM-NL Outstanding and WELL Platinum certifications. Producing 400 million bottles annually, it reduces transportation miles by 25% and CO₂ emissions by 10%. This innovative approach highlights effective collaboration and sustainability in industrial design.