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?? Level up your "ESG Data Strategy: From meters to reporting" ?? With another reporting season on the horizon, we’re hosting two Masterclass webinars to support you on your ESG journey. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine advanced strategies, we’ve got you covered. ?? Registration links below Beginner session ?? Learn how to kickstart your ESG journey, connect the puzzle pieces of data, and choose the right frameworks to get started. ?? Date: December 11 | EU, UK, US @ 16:00 CET, 15:00 GMT, 10:00 am EST ???? ???? ????: https://lnkd.in/ekZQrgQU ?? Date: January 21 | APAC @ 4:00 pm AEDT ????: https://lnkd.in/ecRdw9x7 Advanced session ?? Discover how to set up an auditable ESG data flow, unravel GHG emissions, and prepare for audits with ease. ?? Date: December 17 | EU, UK, US @ 16:00 CET, 15:00 GMT, 10:00 am EST ???? ???? ????: https://lnkd.in/ezpPM6EC ?? Date: January 28 | APAC @ 4:00 pm AEDT ????: https://lnkd.in/eGzd7xsi ?? The Masterclasses are designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in the real estate sector. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned professional, you'll hear about actionable strategies and practical tools to navigate ESG with confidence. ?? Reserve your spot now and join us for one or both events!

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve joined Scaler as the new Head of Finance. Scaler is at the forefront of innovation, providing powerful ESG data tools for real estate managers and empowering the global real estate industry to scale positive impact through actionable ESG data.? I’m thrilled to be part of a mission-driven organisation where I’ll focus on steering financial strategies to support growth, driving financial excellence, and collaborating with a fantastic team of professionals.

As I gear up for an upcoming masterclass on ESG data strategy, I wanted to share some practical advice for those navigating the complexities of ESG data. Whether you're just beginning or refining your strategy, the initial steps are crucial to your success. Here’s how to build a solid foundation: 1?? Define your reporting framework: Identify the regulations you must comply with and the voluntary reports that stakeholders expect. This clarity shapes your ESG data journey. Key regulations to consider include?IFRS ISSB, SASB, GRI (global), CSRD, SFDR, and EU Taxonomy (in Europe), ASRS (in Australia), and BPSs (in the US). I recommend using the CRREM pathways and GHG protocol for calculation?rules to help guide your energy and GHG efforts and check out the INREV ESG SDDS for voluntary reporting to your shareholders.? 2?? Map data inputs and responsibilities: Pinpoint the data points needed and assign clear roles for data collection within your organization. Determine which internal or external sources are already or can help you gather relevant data. Cross-departmental collaboration is vital to ensure seamless data flow. 3?? Analyze and report for impact: Once your data is collected, the exciting work begins—analyzing it to uncover actionable insights. Prioritize KPIs that drive real change, like Energy Use Intensity, Percentage of renewable energy, GHG intensity, water and waste intensity, social metrics 4?? Turn Data Into Action: Use your insights not just for compliance but to decarbonize your portfolio and improve ESG performance. ESG data’s true value lies in its ability to enable impactful decisions, enhance efficiency, and contribute to a sustainable future.

We’re looking for enthusiastic working students who want to make an impact in the real estate sector and gain experience at the most fun tech company ever! Who wouldn’t want that?! Send me a message if you, or someone you know, has the moral ambition to make a difference. Let’s connect! ??

Cat Brennan & Paul Wall just wrapped up a great week in Sydney connecting with clients, new and existing! Oceania continues to lead as a region. The GRESB event showcased a great sense of community and collaboration across industry professionals. The speaker panels highlighted the growing impact of sustainability factors in asset valuation. Hearing firsthand from our Australian clients about their needs and priorities is invaluable as their long term partner - continually delivering the tools they need to unlock their sustainability programs. Excited for what’s ahead as Scaler's presence grows in Australia!????? Credit and thanks to Daniel Kukec for the photos!

If you're already reporting your carbon emissions, my advice is simple: start pricing them. Put a price on every tonne of CO2e and begin acting on it today. Why? Because the cost of inaction will only grow, and the hidden costs of emissions will eventually catch up to you. At Scaler, we make it easy to experiment with carbon pricing. You can input a fictive carbon price and immediately see how it impacts your current operational costs—and more importantly, your future financial exposure if decarbonization efforts aren't executed. Just look at NYC's Local Law 97: building owners exceeding carbon limits are now taxed for their emissions. This is a clear sign of where the world is heading. You can't hide from this shift—better to get ahead of it. Carbon pricing isn't just about compliance; it's about building resilience, managing risks, and future-proofing your portfolio. The time to start? Now. Let's make ESG about action, not just reporting. ??

A nice somewhat positive Sunday read with the following highlights (let’s hope this will be the case with the AI trend): “The energy transition will be much cheaper than you think - Most analysts overestimate energy demand and underestimate technological advances. The one point of agreement, that decarbonisation will be dauntingly expensive, between climate activists and carbon addicts is, in fact, wrong. Greening the world economy will be much cheaper than the two groups imagine. Slower economic growth, cheaper technology and more modest targets for when the world reaches net zero could reduce the price tag even further. This year solar power should account for $500bn, more than every other source of generation combined. These numbers flatter clean energy somewhat, since they include investments in electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps and improvements to electric grids, which do not in themselves lower emissions that much. Instead, they pave the way for big emissions cuts, provided that the electricity used comes from low-carbon sources.”

Thrilled to welcome our new team members to Scaler. After a hands-on onboarding experience called “Scalerversity”, our new hires have been through a deep dive into our processes, culture, and goals, equipping them with the skills and context they need to hit the ground running. A huge thanks to our team for sharing their knowledge and helping set the stage for them to make a real impact.

Our Co-Founder Luc (GRESB employee # 5 or 6) speaks with Roxana Isaiu and Ulrich Scharf about industry transformation in the age of technology, creating a global data language that is robust and reliable, and using these tools to collaborate, share knowledge and enable individuals to do meaningful work. Check out the whole episode below!

Will you be at the GRESB Real Estate Results event in Sydney on Wednesday? With a great program and Ruben Langbroek's farewell, it promises to be one of the best among GRESB's 15 year anniversary tour. Be sure to catch Scaler's Cat Brennan and Paul Wall at the drinks.