Investors start to respond to building efficiency regulations

Europe’s rules on the energy performance of buildings are beginning to affect the investment decisions of pension funds and other financial institutions, said Tatiana Bosteels, the head of Responsible Property Investments at Hermes Funds Managers.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: 19 EU states face court action over buildings' CO2 emissions http://www.europeansources.info/record/19-eu-states-face-court-action-over-buildings-co2-emissions/

ESO: Background Information: Financial crisis 'increasing incentives' for building retrofits http://www.europeansources.info/record/financial-crisis-increasing-incentives-for-building-retrofits/

ESO: Background Information: Study: Weak rules put building efficiency off track http://www.europeansources.info/record/study-weak-rules-put-building-efficiency-off-track/

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