Tag: ESG
Integrated Cybersecurity and ESG: Essential for Business Resilience
The digital transformation and cutting-edge technologies focusing on decarbonization, carbon dioxide reduction, and a circular economy can introduce new cyber threats and patterns of abuse. An integrated approach to cybersecurity and ESG (Environmental, Social,...
Will the commercial real estate market catch its breath only in the second half...
The EXPO Real fair in Munich is a significant event in the European real estate investment market, which every year attracts entrepreneurs, investors, and public sector representatives. Similarly, as in previous years, key trends,...
Poles Skeptical of Sustainable Development Initiatives
A study conducted by the research agency IRCenter shows that Poles are skeptical of sustainable development initiatives, with an average of one in three not understanding what they are about. This often results from...
EU Building Renovation Wave: Market Factors Driving Change, but Uncertainty Remains
Up to 75% of existing buildings in the European Union are energy inefficient and, according to EU regulations, will require renovation. Furthermore, the EU states that the pace of property modernization should be twice...
ESG: A Challenge and Opportunity for Insurers
The consequences of climate change are increasingly threatening European consumers. Extreme weather events and environmental regulations can complicate the ongoing operations of companies, who don't always adequately protect themselves from risk. Insurance industry representatives...
Finance and Real Estate Industry in Poland: What awaits employees and employers?
The finance and real estate industry is constantly evolving, facing challenges related to advancing technology, cybersecurity, service availability, customer service, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitments. All these factors significantly impact the job...
PVaaS gaining popularity in Poland
More and more businesses in Poland, particularly from the real estate and retail sectors, are interested in acquiring photovoltaic installations under a service model (PV as a Service - PVaaS). Apart from the potential...
Poland is the second most preferred location for Shared Services Centers worldwide
Shared Service Centres ("SSC") and Global Business Services ("GBS") are becoming increasingly flexible, digital, and cost-effective, according to a report by consulting firm Deloitte entitled Global Shared Services & Outsourcing Survey 2023. One of...
There is no turning back from sustainable development. Over 90% of companies expect this...
Sustainable development is no longer considered a mere addition or a nice-sounding slogan but a “must-have” across virtually every industry. Over half of manufacturing company representatives declare that initiatives in this area are a...
Zero-emission transport in Poland is developing, but still too slowly. E-mobility industry appeals to...
The development of electromobility in Poland is dynamically growing each year, but compared to more developed markets such as the Netherlands, China, and the USA, we still trail significantly. Meanwhile, the development of this...
Warehouse supply in Poland hits an all-time high
A record 2.6 million sq m of warehouse and industrial space was delivered across Poland in the first half of 2023 amid clear signs of new-build construction slowing down. The Polish industrial and warehouse...
KSeF, e-Paragony and Omnicommerce – What Retail Is Investing In
As many as 70% of companies in the retail industry declare that their IT development expenditures in the coming year will not decrease. In this respect, 80% of the surveyed utilise their own IT...
The M&A market in Poland reached a record value of 74.9 billion PLN in...
The Polish transaction market continues to grow despite a difficult economic environment and keeps attracting investors' interest. From 2020 to 2022, Poland held the top spot in the Central and Eastern Europe region in...
A strong control of finances is visible on the office market in Cracow
According to Walter Herz’s latest research on the Cracow office market, one of the main criteria for choosing office space in Cracow are the financial terms, which next to the location and access to...
Total warehouse and industrial stock in Poland exceeds 30 million sqm
According to the “Occupier Insight – Industrial and Warehouse Market in Poland H1 2023”, a report prepared by real estate advisory firm Newmark Polska, in the second quarter of 2023, the total warehouse and...
1.2 billion sq m of real estate required globally to fulfil demand for student...
1.2 billion sq m of space is required globally in the next decade to satisfy growing demand for the top three ‘alternative’ property sectors, says Savills, providing a major opportunity for investors.
The international real...
Tenants balance between costs, standard and location of the office
When choosing an office, the location is crucial, the costs related to maintaining workplaces are becoming increasingly important for companies, while ESG-related matters are of little importance to them - these are the main...
Industrial and logistics rents are set to continue to rise despite increases in vacancy...
According to Savills latest European Logistics Outlook, growth in prime rents is set to remain robust across the continent having increased by 10.4% in the last four quarters. This is despite vacancy creeping up...
Difficulties in finding vacant office space?
In the first quarter of 2023, developers focused on regional markets. Kraków, Wrocław, and Tri-City have been enriched with new office spaces. Meanwhile, no new office buildings were built in Warsaw. Current interest from...
Poland leads the European Union warehouse market in terms of supply
According to “Warehouse and Industrial Market in Europe”, a report published by real estate advisory firm Newmark Polska, development activity across the EU continued unabated, with more than 20 million sqm of modern warehouse...