IPE Real Assets’ columnists and guest writers provide thoughtful commentary and reaction to the hot topics for the industry
Within the electrical grid, supply and demand must seamlessly coordinate
Data is essential for informed policymaking by ESRB, ECB, EC and regulators
To value water properly and address the issue of scarcity, we as a society must invest in it with sustainable solutions
Hotels and tourism linked to 8% of global carbon footprint
Assets under management (AUM) of the 100 largest infrastructure investment managers have risen to €2.2trn – from €1.98trn last year – according to the latest IPE Real Assets ranking. The industry is consolidating as well, led by the ongoing merger of BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners, which – based on current figures – would create a giant with more than €150bn in infrastructure AUM.
Energy efficiency has become a top priority for landlords, impacting both property value and tenant attraction
Building performance specialists will be key for achieving goals, balancing interventions with CapEx limitations
Growing electricity demand has arrived at a time when coal-fired plants are largely being decommissioned
NAV is important but there are other metrics too
The event has the potential to drive lasting positive impacts on the local built environment and its communities
Firming, matching and creating a more resilient grid