Firm-wide ESG dedication reflected in steady scores and continued leadership in Canadian peer group
2026 GRESB Results at a Glance
Canadian Core Diversified Peer Group: 5th of 17
Americas Diversified Category: 14th of 103
Stars: 4
QuadReal Property Group (“QuadReal”) has once again earned a leading ranking in the GRESB Real Estate Assessment, an internationally recognized framework used by investors to evaluate the sustainability performance of assets. This marks the seventh consecutive year that QuadReal’s diversified Canadian portfolio across office, industrial, retail, and residential assets have outperformed benchmark averages.
“This year’s score reflects a strong result despite a challenging environment across the industry,” said Nisha Agrawal, Vice President, Sustainability at QuadReal. “Our ability to maintain our strong performance against market headwinds speaks to the resilience of our approach and the collaboration of our property teams. We remain committed to transparency and integrating sustainable practices across our core activities for the long term.”
The 2026 results build on QuadReal’s previous GRESB successes and highlight the company’s ongoing progress towards its ESG goals, including achieving net-zero emissions globally by 2050 for its directly managed portfolio.
Sustainability Highlights
- Smart Technology for Efficiency: Integrating advanced building automation and controls that reduce energy use, lower emissions, and create more efficient, sustainable buildings.
- Green Building Certifications: Over 95% of QuadReal’s Canadian portfolio is green-certified, demonstrating commitment to high-performing properties.
- Net Zero Technology Committee: Piloting and evaluating innovations that support QuadReal’s net-zero capital planning initiatives.
About GRESB
GRESB assesses and benchmarks the ESG performance of more than USD 7 trillion of assets worldwide. These assessments are guided by what investors and the industry consider to be material issues in the sustainability performance of asset investments and are aligned with international reporting frameworks, goals, and emerging regulations.
GRESB 2026 Results – Quick Facts
What is GRESB?
GRESB is an internationally recognized benchmark that evaluates the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of real estate portfolios worldwide.
How did QuadReal perform in 2026?
QuadReal ranked 5th of 17 in the Canadian Core Diversified peer group and 14th of 103 in the Americas Diversified category.
How does this compare to previous years?
We maintained our four-star rating and retained our Green Star designation, which recognizes that we achieved more than 50% of the available points in both the Management and Performance sections.
Why is this important?
GRESB provides a transparent benchmark that investors use to compare ESG performance across the global real estate industry. QuadReal’s score demonstrates consistency and accountability against these standards.
