Case Study: CenterSquare simplifies ESG data collection and analysis with GRESB

Real asset investment leader CenterSquare uses GRESB data in its ESG models to improve engagement with REITs

Real asset investment manager CenterSquare needed a consistent and verified source of ESG data to power its internal models and engage with the REITs in which it invests. The manual process of gathering this data from disparate reports and public sources was critical but highly time-consuming. To address this, they turned to the GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the GRESB Public Disclosure datasets.

By implementing GRESB, a significant portion of CenterSquare’s data collection and validation needs were met in a standardized format, enabling an apples-to-apples comparison across companies. This allowed their analysts to efficiently track performance and engage with managers using consistent GRESB Scores and KPIs instead of digging through disparate data points. GRESB's centralized and verified data has been crucial in helping CenterSquare support REITs in improving their ESG reporting and recognizing their sustainability efforts.

CenterSquare

Uma Pattarkine

Global ESG Lead