In 2024 the Polish commercial property market will be largely impacted by growing ESG regulatory pressure, says global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield in its latest Trends Radar report. Following the entry into force of the EU reporting standards and the revised EPBD, investors will be required to place an increasing emphasis on implementing practical sustainable solutions for their property portfolios.
Regulations are undoubtedly the main driver behind sustainable growth and the implementation of ESG policies. They are forcing organizations to adopt an informed approach to managing their environmental and social impact, and to focus on climate risk and the transition towards a low-carbon economy. The need to adapt to new standards - most of which have not been fully defined at the regulatory and market levels - is creating financial and organizational pressure,ā
says Ilona Otoka, Senior ESG Consultant, Cushman & Wakefield.
Certification updates and the spectre of a ācarbon bubbleā
Multi-criteria green certification systems are also being revised to reflect regulatory changes and will most probably continue to be updated in the near future. This is evidenced by the latest BREEAM V7, currently under consultation, whose added value will include metrics for greater compatibility with the EU Taxonomy and the SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation)[1],ā
adds Ilona Otoka.
Organisations taking a strategic approach to sustainability and ESG are likely to gain a competitive market advantage by building trust and long-term value,ā
says Katarzyna Lipka, Head of Strategic Consulting and ESG, Cushman & Wakefield Poland.
āSā equal to āEā
Space designing and planning is impacted not only by the trend towards circular economy. Other important priorities in modern architecture and urban planning include adding missing functions, social integration and giving green and open spaces back to city inhabitants,ā
concludes Katarzyna Lipka.
[1]: The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is to improve transparency in the analysis of sustainability risks inherent in the business conducted by financial market participants and financial advisors. Source document: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/PL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32019R2088&from=PL ]