ESG & Sustainability

Integrated. Measurable. Investment-Led.

Grace integrates ESG at every stage of the investment lifecycle, from acquisition underwriting through active management and exit preparation. ESG metrics are embedded within each asset business plan as drivers of financial performance, monitored against defined KPIs and linked directly to outcomes including EPC improvement, operating cost reduction, NOI growth and exit readiness.

Proactive EPC upgrades aligned to MEES standards, Scope 1-3 emissions tracking and proptech-enabled management reduce per-unit operating costs and mitigate stranded asset risk. The platform targets at least 90% EPC C+ coverage by 2027 and a 20-30% reduction in portfolio energy intensity (kWh/m²) by 2030, relative to a 2024 baseline.

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Environmental

Energy Transition, Cost Reduction and Asset Resilience

Grace deploys asset-specific energy transition programmes at both building and unit level, focused on:

  • Reduced energy and water consumption.
  • Lower operating costs and improved margin resilience.
  • Improved EPC performance, MEES preparedness and regulatory compliance.
  • Enhanced long-term asset liquidity.

Scope 1-3 emissions are tracked from acquisition through defined decarbonisation pathways. Lifecycle carbon assessments, capex prioritisation and forward compliance planning are embedded in every asset business plan.

Social

Professionally Managed Living in Undersupplied Rental Segments

Grace invests in the UK mid-market rental segment, serving working professionals, key workers and student households, where affordability, quality and professional management are critical to both resident outcomes and long-term portfolio performance.

Our approach supports:

  • Stable, long-term occupancy.
  • Improved living standards and resident experience.
  • Inclusive, mixed-demographic communities with durable demand fundamentals.

Tenant engagement, health and safety standards and responsible supply-chain management are prioritised across all assets.

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Governance

Governance and Transparency

Strong governance underpins investment performance. Grace operates with:

  • Formal Investment Committee oversight, including LP representatives and senior advisors.
  • Board-level ESG accountability.
  • Transparent asset and portfolio reporting aligned to institutional standards.
  • High standards of ethics, data protection, financial control and regulatory compliance across all activities.
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