International
Skanska Creates Tool for Calculating Embodied CO2 in Construction Materials
The EC3 tool was initially conceived by Skanska and developed with C Change Labs. Later, Skanska and Microsoft jointly seed-funded it as an open-source platform.
Natixis Introduces Green Weighting Factor
This makes Natixis the first bank in the world to adopt a tool that actively manages the climate impact of its balance sheet, going beyond reporting.
Google Signs 18 Deals for 1.6GW of Renewable Energy
The transactions span the globe and include investments in the U.S., Chile and Europe.
Blackstone to Buy Greek Hotels for $197M
A unit of the global private equity firm is acquiring the 1,464-key portfolio from Europe’s Louis Group.
Google to Pump $3.3B Into European Data Center Expansion
This will bring the company’s total investment in Europe’s internet infrastructure to more than $16 billion since 2007.
Equinor, SSE to Develop Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm
The three-project development will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm with a total installed capacity of 3.6 gigawatts.
How New-Model Cities Are Attracting CRE Investment
A new report from JLL and The Business of Cities looks at new economic models that are impacting global real estate demand and cross-border investment decisions.
Call for Submissions: Participate in High-Profile Global CRE Report
Be part of an international survey on market sentiment used by global policymakers and top organizations to create their agenda for the year ahead.
Blackstone to Buy Dream Global for $4.7B
The global investment giant will buy the Toronto-based REIT in an all-cash deal, adding 19.4 million square feet of Western European office and logistics assets to its portfolio.
W.P. Carey Spends $111M on Sale-Leasebacks
The net-lease REIT closed on three deals for industrial properties in the U.S. and Canada.