Surveyor-Led CRREM Strategy: Net Zero Pathways for Investors
At HollenPlus, we view CRREM as a fundamental component of strategic asset management.
In the current investment climate, the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) is the most critical tool for identifying climate transition risks.
We provide a specialist CRREM service that bridges the gap between technical decarbonisation and commercial asset management.
We help landlords, investors and asset managers navigate the path to Net Zero while protecting, and enhancing asset value and liquidity.
The Value We Add: Protecting Asset Liquidity and Driving Alpha
Utilising our CRREM service does more than just satisfy reporting requirements; it actively improves your portfolio's financial resilience.
Eliminating "Brown Discounts"
Assets that fall behind the CRREM curve face significant valuation hits. We help you stay ahead of the curve, ensuring your properties remain institutional-grade and highly liquid.
Operational Efficiency
Our retrofit strategies focus on reducing energy intensity, which directly lowers building operating costs and can lead to improved Net Operating Income (NOI).
Future-Proofing for Lenders
As banks tighten their green lending criteria, having a robust CRREM pathway is essential for securing favourable financing terms and maintaining LTV stability.
Strategic Exit Planning
We help you identify the "sweet spot" for disposal or refurbishment, ensuring you don't over-invest in assets with limited recovery potential or miss the window for a high-value exit.
Secure Your Portfolio's Future
Don't let carbon risk turn into capital loss. Partner with Hollen+ to transform your CRREM data into a competitive advantage.
Our Approach: Data-Driven, Commercially-Led Decarbonisation
Many firms treat CRREM as a simple "tick-box" compliance exercise. At Hollen+, we view it as a fundamental component of strategic asset management.
Our process begins with a deep dive into your portfolio’s energy data. We map your current performance against CRREM’s science-based 1.5°C pathways to pinpoint exactly when an asset will "strand"—the moment its carbon intensity exceeds industry targets.
However, identifying the problem is only the first step. Our team develops Optimized Retrofit Roadmaps that align technical interventions with your existing investment cycles. By syncing carbon reduction with lease expiries and planned maintenance, we ensure that CAPEX is deployed efficiently, minimizing disruption and maximizing ROI.
Our USP: The HollenPlus Advantage
What makes Hollen+ the preferred partner for CRREM analysis? It is our unique blend of Private Equity experience and Technical Surveying expertise.
1. The Investor’s Perspective
Our leadership has managed over £1bn of value-add real estate. We don't just look at carbon; we look at yield, LTV ratios, and exit cap rates. We understand that every sustainability initiative must be weighed against its impact on the bottom line.
2. Qualified Technical Authority
We aren't just consultants; we are practitioners. With in-house Level 5 Non-Domestic Energy Assessors (NDEA) and Chartered Surveyors, we possess the technical authority to ensure your CRREM modelling is based on accurate, real-world data rather than generic assumptions.
3. Clear, Simple, Actionable (CSA) Reporting
We pride ourselves on stripping away the jargon. Our reporting is designed for the boardroom, providing clear, high-level summaries that allow stakeholders to make informed decisions quickly without getting lost in "alphabet soup" ESG metrics.
FAQs
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The Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) is the leading global standard for quantifying climate transition risk. It provides science-based decarbonisation pathways for individual assets and portfolios, helping landlords align their properties with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goals.
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A stranding point occurs when a building’s operational carbon emissions or energy intensity exceeds the permitted limit for that specific year. At this point, the asset is considered at risk of "devaluation" or "obsolescence" due to its inability to meet net-zero targets.
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By identifying underperforming assets early, CRREM allows investors to implement retrofits before the market penalises the asset's value. Hollen+ uses CRREM data to ensure your exit yield remains competitive by proving the asset is "future-proofed".
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While not yet a legal requirement like MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards), CRREM has become the de facto requirement for institutional investors, GRESB reporting, and green financing. Without a CRREM pathway, securing debt or selling to institutional funds is becoming increasingly difficult.
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To provide an accurate Hollen+ CRREM audit, we typically require 12 months of energy consumption data (electricity, gas, etc.), floor areas (GIA/NIA), and building type. We then layer this with our surveying expertise to ensure the data reflects the building's actual operational reality.
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An EPC is a theoretical snapshot of a building's potential efficiency, whereas CRREM measures actual operational performance over time. A building might have a "B" EPC but still "strand" on a CRREM pathway if it is managed inefficiently or relies heavily on fossil fuels.
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Yes. CRREM is fully integrated with GRESB. Utilising our CRREM services helps you provide the granular, science-based data that GRESB requires for the "Performance Component", directly impacting your fund’s ESG ranking.
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Alignment leads to enhanced asset liquidity, lower insurance premiums, and access to "Green Loans" with tighter margins. Hollen+ focuses on the "Value-Add" aspect, ensuring that your carbon reduction also drives Net Operating Income (NOI).
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We recommend an annual review. As energy grids decarbonise and building occupancy changes, your "stranding year" may shift. Regular updates allow for dynamic asset management and more accurate CAPEX planning.
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Most consultants provide a report. Hollen+ provides a strategy.
As Chartered Surveyors and former Private Equity managers, we understand the financial implications of the data. We don't just tell you there is a problem, we design the CAPEX programme to fix it while protecting your IRR.
