Global ESG benchmark for real estate funds and assets.

  • Global ESG benchmark for real estate funds and assets.
  • Annual ESG benchmark used by institutional investors.

GRESB

Certifications · Global

Short definition

Global ESG benchmark for real estate funds and assets.

Full definition

Annual ESG benchmark used by institutional investors. Class A landlords aiming for institutional capital typically target a 4-star GRESB rating minimum. Drives sustainability capex sequencing across the entire portfolio.

Why this matters for Class A leasing

GRESB is part of the certifications vocabulary that institutional Class A occupiers, landlords, and advisers use across Global markets. Understanding it correctly affects how you read lease documents, model occupancy economics, and benchmark deal terms across cities. Class A Atlas tracks regional variation alongside the global standard so cross-border occupiers can translate quickly.

Related topics

  • ESG / LEED for Tenants — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease.