GRESB Results 2025
With the conclusion of the annual review period in September, this year’s GRESB Results were released globally on 1st October 2025 and today we have finally had our first look at the 2025 aggregated Benchmark data during the GRESB Global Results program, which you can access here.
Asset managers and investors were able to discover emerging ESG trends and GHG metrics to guide smarter capital allocation and shape long-term resilience, efficiency and sustainability strategies across the market. We found interesting that the new efficiency scoring has shown that more than one-fifth of assets already meet standards like ASHRAE and finally we could consolidate the definitive performances of our own real estate Clients in 2025.
Less is more, especially when facts speak for themselves. As a testament of the tremendous effort made by our team and our Clients this year, just allow us to quickly list some of the most remarkable outcomes of our GRESB submissions in 2025:
- Submissions across two Regions: EMEA (11 Countries) and APAC (1 Country)
- Representing $19+ billion GAV, 400+ AUM, 10+ million sqm of floor area
- 40% of our submissions achieved 5 stars, including five global top performers (Sector Leaders)
- Developments: top score exceeding 99/100 and all of our submissions exceeding the global GRESB average
- Standing Investments: top score exceeding 93/100 and entities’ performance improved by 3.4 points on average compared to 2024
- 95% have either improved their performance compared to 2024 (existing clients) or outperformed GRESB averages (new participants)
We feel particularly proud of the outstanding results achieved by our Clients in 2025, which reflect the tailored insights and hands-on support that our team, led by three certified GRESB Accredited Professionals, has provided throughout the whole year, rooted in a deep understanding of each Client’s unique structure, needs and GRESB goals.
Global REAL ESTATE highlights
Despite significant market uncertainty, GRESB Members continued to demonstrate strong commitment to responsible investing in 2025 – delivering robust insights and measurable progress across the real estate landscape. This year, 1,002 fund managers (including 84 new managers joining for the first time) submitted 2,382 assessments, including 239 entities participating in the inaugural Residential Component. Overall participation this year is in line with last year, with noticeable increases in markets such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Czechia and Colombia. In several mature markets, we saw fewer fund originations and the winding down and consolidation of several established fund participants. GlobeScan’s recent report shows that perceptions of a “backlash” towards ESG have gained more traction in some regions than others.
Scores increased across the board in 2025, reflecting stronger management practices, deeper engagement and measurable improvements in performance.
- Standing Investments average score rose to 79 (+3.1 vs. 2024)
- Development average score increased to 87.9 (+2.1 vs. 2024)
- Residential Component debut: average score of 80.1, outperforming residential participants in the main assessment
Looking closer at regional scores, we see a similar trend across both Standing Investments and Development. Oceania achieved the highest Standing Investments score at 83.2 (+3.3%), followed by Asia at 79.6 (+3.7%), marking the largest relative gain this year. On the Development side, Oceania led again with an average score of 93.9 (+0.6%), while Asia continued to show strong improvement at 91.9 (+2.5%).
New participants entered the 2025 Real Estate Benchmark at an all-time-high, with first-year scores averaging 68, up 6 points from 2024. This improvement highlights a maturing real estate market, where new entrants are coming to the Benchmark better prepared, with more established management practices, stronger data foundations and closer alignment with GRESB Standards – demonstrating that sustainability progress is taking place both within and beyond the benchmark. You may find more details here and in GRESB’s official executive summary table below:
Global INFRASTRUCTURE highlights
This year 186 managers, including 19 new entrants, submitted 805 assessments across the Fund, Asset and Development Asset Assessments. Participation increased notably in several key sectors. Data Infrastructure doubled at the fund level (+100%), while asset participation grew by 9% in both Data Infrastructure and Environmental Services.
Scores increased across all Infrastructure Assessments in 2025, reflecting stronger management practices, deeper engagement and measurable improvements in performance.
- Fund Assessment average score rose to 91.1 (+5.6 vs. 2024)
- Fund Development average score improved to 85.7 (+13.2 vs 2024)
- Asset Assessment average score increased to 89.6 (+3.8 vs. 2024)
- Development Asset Assessment average score improved to 78.4 (+17.9 vs. 2024)
Across regions, Infrastructure Participants continued to show strong performance and steady improvement in 2025.
- For Assets, Europe achieved the highest average score at 90.4 (+3.5%), while the Americas increased to 87.3, recording the largest relative improvement at 9.4% year on year.
- Across Development Assets, Europe led again with an average score of 82.8 (+28.8% year on year), followed by Asia at 80.7, marking the strongest relative gain at 35.7% year on year.
- At the Fund level, Globally Diversified portfolios and Europe achieved the highest scores at 91.4 and 91.3, respectively. Oceania showed the most significant improvement, rising to 90.09 (+11.7% year over year).
New entrants to the 2025 Infrastructure Benchmark arrived better prepared than ever, with significantly higher average starting scores compared to last year. First-year participants achieved an average score of 73.4 for assets (up from 69 in 2024) and 92 for funds (up from 86). Similarly to the real estate scenario, higher first-year scores highlight a maturing infrastructure market. You may find more details here and in GRESB’s official executive summary table below:
Q4 2025 planning
As GRESB Partners, we have been notified that the 2026 GRESB Standards Updates will be released in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more information, as we will attend the in-depth session from GRESB’s Standards Team during the Q4 Partners Call to hear what’s coming in 2026 and will be sharing key updates and a look ahead to next year, including:
- GRESB Partners Program: important updates regarding the Technical Advisory Working Group, the Assessment Partner Hub (coming in Q4 2025) and insights regarding GRESB Partners’ impact across the GRESB network in 2025.
- GRESB Standards: the 2026–2027 Standards Updates, directly from the Standards Team, and the ongoing development of the Foundation Roadmap.
- 2026 Reporting Resources: an exclusive first look at the restructured 2026 reporting resources, including refreshed Reference Guides and the new Knowledge Hub layout launching in 2026.
Looking to start your GRESB journey or to elevate your performance in 2026?
With over 10 years of relevant GRESB experience, ranging from gap analyses, ESG data reviews, site audits and a vast number of building certifications to crafting outputs that are truly customer-centric and bespoke, our team of engineers and sustainability experts offers tailored support to help you meet rising standards and investor expectations with confidence.
Let’s connect and start preparing for a successful 2026: drop us a line at info@esgsolutionsltd.com or give us a call on +442045268272!
