What next for the ESG in real estate group on LinkedIn?

What next for the ESG in real estate group on LinkedIn?

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Last week, I hosted a meeting with members of the LinkedIn ESG in Real Estate group. Since founding the group in August 2020, it has grown to over 8,000 members worldwide, bringing together professionals passionate about sustainability, finance, and real assets. Why Members Join the ESG in Real Estate Group During our discussion, attendees shared key reasons for joining the group:🔹 Exchange ideas on ESG and real estate trends🔹 Access the latest research and industry insights🔹 Learn from experts and case studies Key Takeaways: What Members Want to See More Of From the conversation, it’s clear there’s a strong demand for more insights on:🔹 Finance’s Role in Sustainability – How financial institutions support ESG initiatives in real assets🔹 Insurance & Sustainability – The role of insurers as institutional investors and drivers of ESG progress🔹 Real-World Case Studies – Success stories in finance, insurance, and sustainable asset management Looking Ahead: Expanding ESG Resources To address these needs, we’re focusing on expanding case studies that highlight ESG in finance,...
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7 Benefits of Stakeholder Engagement

7 Benefits of Stakeholder Engagement

by Sophie Taysom Comment Closed
How many times have you developed a stakeholder map for it to end up lost? You resurrect it when trouble hits or you’re required to demonstrate that you’ve ‘done’ stakeholder engagement. So what are some of the benefits of stakeholder engagement? Business is about relationships – whether you’re start-up or a large business, government, or an NGO. The success or failure of any policy or product starts and ends with stakeholders. Failure to engage can cost time, money and reputation, and lead to a great idea going nowhere. Engagement is an ongoing process throughout the lifecycle of your policy or product. In this post, I’ll be outlining some of the benefits, and pitfalls, of stakeholder engagement. I have also written about some of the key principles of stakeholder engagement here.  What is stakeholder engagement? Stakeholder engagement is the process by which an organisation involves people who may be affected by the decisions it makes or by its implementation. It is more than just communication. Communication will only...
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