ESG and real estate branding

Environmental, social and governance performance has moved from the margins of real estate marketing to the centre of value creation. Buyers, renters, investors and local authorities now expect clear evidence that a scheme uses resources responsibly, supports wellbeing and is governed professionally and they are increasingly wary of vague sustainability claims. Done well, ESG‑led branding can differentiate your developments, support pricing and absorption, and strengthen your reputation; done badly, it risks accusations of greenwashing and loss of trust.