Key Updates in 2025 GRESB Reporting Resources

GRESB has introduced several enhancements to its 2025 reporting framework, designed to streamline the reporting process and strengthen ESG benchmarking. These updates include:

Enhanced Real Estate and Infrastructure Standards

  • New methodologies and refined guidance for improved data quality.
  • Strengthened alignment with global sustainability standards.

Streamlined Reporting Process

  • A more structured and user-friendly approach to navigating GRESB resources.
  • Simplified requirements to eliminate unnecessary complexity.

Focus on Global Standards Alignment

  • Ensures relevance and consistency with industry-leading ESG frameworks.
  • Supports participants in staying ahead of evolving ESG expectations.

Additional Guidance and Resources

  • Expanded appendices covering data privacy and other key topics.
  • Enhanced support resources to assist participants, partners, and investors.

These updates reflect GRESB’s commitment to transparency, usability, and alignment with global sustainability standards—an approach that resonates with Epsten Group’s mission to drive ESG excellence.

Elevating ESG Performance: Epsten Group’s Expertise as a GRESB Partner

At Epsten Group, we are proud to be a GRESB Partner and a trusted resource for ESG excellence in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. With accredited GRESB APs on our team, we provide expert guidance in sustainability reporting, data management, and strategy development, empowering our clients to enhance their ESG performance and align with global best practices.

Aligning with GRESB’s Mission

GRESB plays a critical role in the financial markets by delivering assessment-based solutions, actionable insights, and granular asset-level data. Their mission to advance ESG best practices across real assets is one we deeply share. By partnering with GRESB, Epsten Group helps asset managers and investors measure, manage, and improve their ESG performance, preparing them for climate-related financial risks and ensuring long-term sustainability.

The Value of a GRESB Partnership

Our partnership with GRESB grants us visibility within an expanding network of asset managers and investors who rely on GRESB’s assessments to drive ESG improvements. Through this collaboration, we:

  • Assist clients in collecting, reporting, and managing their ESG data.
  • Guide them through the GRESB Assessment process to enhance their performance.
  • Provide strategic insights to align their ESG initiatives with leading global standards.

As part of the GRESB Partner Program, we work closely with fund managers, real estate companies, and infrastructure asset operators to integrate ESG considerations into investment and operational decision-making.

Leveraging GRESB Accredited Professionals (GRESB APs)

Our team includes GRESB APs—recognized experts in ESG data management and reporting. These professionals are equipped with the knowledge to navigate GRESB’s Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments, ensuring our clients achieve accurate, high-quality data submissions that support sustainability-driven decision-making.

Partner with Epsten Group for ESG Success

As sustainability consultants and GRESB APs, Epsten Group is uniquely positioned to support real estate and infrastructure leaders in achieving their ESG goals. Whether you’re looking to improve your GRESB score, enhance sustainability performance, or align with evolving global standards, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Connect with us today to learn how we can help you navigate the GRESB Assessment process and elevate your ESG strategy for long-term success.

About the Author

Marianna Palmour

Marianna has over 15 years of experience in the sustainability industry, working with owners, operators, and tenants to reach their environmental goals at both the project and organization level. She has served as a consultant on a wide range of asset types including office buildings, corporate interiors, hotels, schools, convention centers, parks, retail, data center, and healthcare. She has extensive experience in LEED and SITES certifications, WELL portfolio management, and corporate sustainability implementation. She is also an experienced certifications reviewer. Marianna specializes in ESG bridge services and multiple certification portfolio management.

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