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As an independent third-party advisor and technical auditor, Catalyst gives asset managers the carbon data, strategies and pathways they need to decarbonise with confidence, and to defend asset value as regulation and 1.5C alignment targets tighten. Three recent projects, spanning logistics and residential assets in EU and the UK, show how Catalyst turns carbon reduction from an ambition into a …

Earlier this month, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) announced plans to update the approach on Building Assessment Certificates (BACs) for occupied Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).   The proposed approach is intended to be more proportionate and targeted, while continuing to maintain high standards of building safety.   The change follows feedback from Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs), …

For decades, the construction industry operated within a relatively predictable framework for liability. Defects were typically governed by a 12-month defects liability period and a statutory limitation period of 12 years. Projects were completed, time passed, limitation periods expired, and often, liability remained contained. That is no longer the case.  The Building Safety Act fundamentally altered the …

Data centres face unique sustainability challenges. Learn why data and reporting is the key to remaining compliant, improving performance, and appealing to investors.

Building safety compliance now shapes HRB delivery. Explore what the CLC Guidance Suite means for Gateway 2 readiness, Gateway 3 approval and occupation risk.

Data centres face unique sustainability challenges. Learn why data and reporting is the key to remaining compliant, improving performance, and appealing to investors.

As data centres face increasing expectations around sustainability, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility, having a clear and effective ESG strategy is essential. Data centre developers, owners, and operators who prioritise making their data centres more sustainable unlock a range of advantages, from reduced operational costs to enhanced protection against risk …

In 2025, developers, investors, and organisations are narrowing their focus to ensure they meet key ESG milestones. As new regulatory requirements come into play and stricter greenwashing penalties are imposed, the real estate and construction industries need to rely on data-driven insights and tailored expertise to help them ensure compliance, …

Many fund and asset managers have established ESG strategies, yet translating these strategies into measurable actions remains a common challenge. The recent release of the GRESB 2024 Real Estate Assessment Results has only highlighted the issue. Under the updated methodology, it’s no longer enough to create robust ESG processes: you …

Sustainability and ESG are top concerns for forward-thinking investors. However, recent research from the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investment found that while 77% of global investors are interested in sustainable investing, concerns about greenwashing are still a top barrier for over 60%. To reduce greenwashing and create a shared …