in the united states, RREEF Real Estate’s engineering procedures include detailed practices to improve resource efficiency and environmental practices. the engineering team is deeply involved both in acquisitions due diligence, and in working closely with asset management to develop sustainable property management guidelines with third- party property managers. asset managers are also increasing the number of “Green leases” signed with tenants in order to address energy efficiency through the leasing process by better aligning incentives between tenant and landlord to improve energy efficiency. in the uK, RREEF Real Estate is incorporating carbon studies into its due diligence when considering refurbishments to quantify.
