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GRESB

ESG benchmarks for real assets

Overview

GRESB collects ESG data on real assets and turns it into annual benchmarks and scores. It serves institutional investors, asset managers, and property companies by offering assessments and an analytics platform to measure and compare sustainability performance across real estate and infrastructure portfolios. Participants complete a structured yearly assessment; GRESB scores and benchmarks the data against industry standards, and clients access the results through subscriptions and assessment fees. The company differentiates itself by specializing in ESG benchmarks for real assets and providing standardized, industry-wide benchmarks that help clients evaluate investments, monitor progress, and meet transparency and regulatory expectations. Its goal is to help clients make informed investment decisions, improve sustainability performance, and demonstrate transparency to stakeholders.

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About GRESB

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Why GRESB is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsSocial ImpactFinancial ServicesReal Estate

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 strategy centers on decision-grade intelligence, expanding workflow integration demand.
  • July 2026 launched Fundamentals, Data Center Standard, and customized peer groups.
  • 2026 Results emphasize more performance-based assessment, reinforcing GRESB’s category leadership and customer urgency.

What critics are saying

  • 2028 standards shift toward performance scoring; weaker clients face lower ranks and churn.
  • ESG backlash and client scrutiny pressure GRESB’s fees, especially in U.S. institutional real estate.
  • If regulators accept alternative disclosure frameworks, GRESB’s benchmark franchise loses existential relevance.

What makes GRESB unique

  • GRESB Foundation governs standards; GRESB BV sells assessments and analytics separately.
  • General Atlantic owns GRESB BV majority; governance stays industry-led through the Foundation.
  • 2026 benchmarks span real estate, infrastructure, data centers, and asset-level public results.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Home Office Stipend

Company News

Indian Transport & Logistics News
Jun 30th, 2026
Achilles appoints Sebastien Roussotte as chief executive officer.

Achilles appoints Sebastien Roussotte as chief executive officer. Achilles appointed Sebastien Roussotte as CEO to lead growth in supply chain risk, ESG and supplier performance management. Achilles has appointed Sebastien Roussotte as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, marking a leadership transition as the company seeks to strengthen its position in supply chain risk, ESG and supplier performance management. Roussotte succeeds interim CEO Craig Rodgerson, who had led the company following the passing of former CEO Paul Stanley and will now return to his role as Chairman of the Achilles Board. Announcing the appointment, Rodgerson reflected on his period as interim CEO and thanked employees for guiding the company through a significant transition period. "It has been a privilege to step into the role of CEO of Achilles following the sad passing of my good friend and colleague, Paul Stanley, and to help lead such an extraordinary company through this period," Rodgerson said. He added that Roussotte brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience building and scaling enterprise software and data businesses serving highly regulated and risk-sensitive sectors. According to Rodgerson, Roussotte's background in growth strategy, business transformation and navigating complex regulatory environments positions him to lead the company through its next phase of development. Roussotte joins Achilles after serving as Chief Executive Officer of GRESB, a global benchmark and data provider focused on ESG performance in real assets and infrastructure. Before that, he held senior leadership positions at Style Analytics, Finastra, Sophis and Thomson Reuters, where he led international teams and supported business expansion across Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. Commenting on his appointment, Roussotte said businesses globally are operating in an environment shaped by growing supply chain complexity, rising regulatory expectations and increasing geopolitical and operational disruption. He said organisations are under pressure to build more resilient, transparent and responsible supply chains while gaining deeper visibility into supplier risk. Roussotte highlighted Achilles' long-standing foundation in supplier assurance and risk management, built over more than 35 years of working with organisations and suppliers globally. He said the company's supplier network, cross-industry risk intelligence and expanding use of AI-assisted risk prioritisation and continuous monitoring create opportunities to support customers facing increasingly complex supply chain challenges. Achilles provides supply chain transparency, ESG reporting, carbon management and supplier assurance services for global organisations operating across regulated industries. The company supports customers seeking compliance with ESG requirements, investor expectations and broader sustainability targets. Operating from 22 locations worldwide, Achilles works with financial, industrial, commercial and government organisations on supplier selection, reporting confidence, health and safety, climate and risk management initiatives. Indian Transport & Logistics News is now on WhatsApp Channels! Join Now!

Position Green
Jan 17th, 2025
2025 GRESB reporting: Your guide to early preparation

New recognitions:Energy Efficiency: A new scoring category rewards entities managing operationally efficient assets, incentivizing improvements in energy use.Residential Properties: GRESB has introduced a sector-specific methodology for residential assets, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.

PR Newswire
Jan 3rd, 2025
Gid-Windsor Communities Achieves Honors In Multi-Housing News' 2024 Excellence Awards

ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GID, the US-based real estate investment management firm with over $30 billion in assets under management1, and its wholly-owned property management company, Windsor Communities, has announced that it has earned two significant honors from Multi-Housing News (MHN)2 as part of the publication's 2024 Excellence Awards. GID-Windsor was named a finalist for Best ESG Program of the Year, while Windsor's Vice President of Operational Marketing, Christi Samuelian, was a finalist for Marketing Executive of the Year.MHN recognized GID and Windsor Communities for its commitment to integrating sustainable practices across its real estate business. The company's Responsible Investments program achieved many milestones in 2023, which have highlighted the program's progress toward the company's environmental targets, thoughtful management practices and innovative efficiency projects. GID's Responsible Investments program continues to lead by earning the prestigious ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award3 and maintained strong GRESB4 results across the company's multifamily portfolio in 2024.As one of MHN's Marketing Executives of the Year, Christi Samuelian was honored for her role in shaping Windsor's marketing framework and strategy, including the implementation and management of MarTech systems, brand marketing, reputation management, acquisitions, community-level marketing support, and department administration. With over 25 years' experience, Christi's has been instrumental in advancing the company's "Windsor 2025" initiative, a companywide effort to enhance investments in its people, processes, and technologies so that associates, customers, and stakeholders can thrive

Morningstar
Nov 15th, 2024
Sino Land was Recognised as a Global Sector Leader by 2024 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark

Sino Land was Recognised as a Global Sector Leader by 2024 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark

Cision
Oct 11th, 2024
Capman Real Estate Improves Gresb Results Across The Board, Two Funds Receive Five-Star Ratings

CapMan Real Estate improves GRESB results across the board, two funds receive five-star ratings

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