Energy efficiency will take center stage in the 2025 GRESB assessment, as the global benchmark for ESG performance in commercial real estate enhances its energy performance metrics. GRESB will introduce a new approach by assigning energy efficiency scores to individual assets within participants’ portfolios. The updated methodology highlights the importance of operational performance data, covering energy consumption, metering, renewable supply, and efficiency improvements.
Energy@Work welcomes this focus on energy efficiency as a key component of ESG performance. We have long emphasized that energy efficiency should be prioritized before investing in costly equipment upgrades or audits. Measures such as optimized HVAC scheduling, turning off equipment when not in use, and ongoing monitoring can yield significant energy savings and reduce carbon footprints.
Our E-MAP (Energy Management Action Plan) service exemplifies this approach, as it encompasses operational performance as a core concept and continual monitoring ensure energy is not being wasted. We believe that highlighting energy efficiency within ESG frameworks is essential for driving real progress towards sustainability goals and look forward to seeing more companies adopt this approach.
