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Delivering sustainable returns in real estate investing

Climate change is affecting every sector of our economy, and it remains one of the most important factors to consider when making long term investment decisions. If industries are to become net-zero carbon emitters by 2050, investor capital needs to be managed responsibly to deliver tangible positive impact. Real Assets, specifically commercial property portfolios, present investors with an opportunity to deliver positive environmental outcomes which are aligned to financial performance. 

Sustainability is not a new concept in the property industry, and changes required to ensure the industry is as sustainable as possible are already being made. However, to achieve Net Zero ahead of 2050 requires management that makes intelligent and proactive decisions at scale.

In this guide, Professional Pensions and Columbia Threadneedle Investments explore how the firm maintains the return profile of its funds without compromising on ambitious sustainability goals.

20 March 2023
Robin Jones
Robin Jones
Co-Head of Institutional, UK Real Estate
James Coke
James Coke
Fund Manager & Co-head of Institutional UK Real Estate
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Delivering sustainable returns in real estate investing

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This financial promotion is issued for marketing and information purposes only by Columbia Threadneedle Investments in the UK.

The information provided in the marketing material does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or otherwise transact in the Funds. The manager has the right to terminate the arrangements made for marketing.

Financial promotions are issued for marketing and information purposes; in the United Kingdom by Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Important information

For professional investors only.

This financial promotion is issued for marketing and information purposes only by Columbia Threadneedle Investments in the UK.

The information provided in the marketing material does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or otherwise transact in the Funds. The manager has the right to terminate the arrangements made for marketing.

Financial promotions are issued for marketing and information purposes; in the United Kingdom by Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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