Investors more than ever are looking for commercial real estate assets to focus on ESG initiatives, according to a new global report from CBRE.

Higher energy prices and government-imposed ESG disclosure requirements are the primary impetus behind 70% of survey respondents expressing that prerogative. Government policy was more prevalent in Europe compared to the US.

While driven more by investors, occupiers plan to meet net-zero targets sooner and under a more robust set of principles, CBRE said.

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