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Issue 151: Adapting to GRESB’s evolution; Asia’s steelmakers on hot seat

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Jun 6, 2025 · 07:00 PM
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    • Asian real estate has cut emissions intensity at a slower pace than the global average, GRESB data shows. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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