Starlight Investments Tops Canadian Residential Category in 2026 GRESB Assessment
Event summary
- Starlight Investments achieved the highest peer group ranking in the Canadian Residential category of the 2026 GRESB Real Estate Assessment.
- The company recorded its strongest collective GRESB performance in five years of participation.
- Starlight has reduced carbon emissions intensity by 27% since 2019.
- 87% of Canadian residents expressed satisfaction with their buildings.
- Starlight manages over 70,000 multi-residential suites and 7 million square feet of commercial property space with CAD $30 billion in AUM.
The big picture
Starlight Investments' top ranking in the 2026 GRESB Assessment underscores its commitment to sustainability and responsible real estate investment. As ESG criteria become increasingly critical in the real estate sector, Starlight's strong performance positions it favorably among peers. The company's focus on climate risk management, decarbonization, and social impact aligns with broader industry trends towards more resilient and efficient real estate portfolios.
What we're watching
- Sustainability Execution
- Whether Starlight can maintain its strong GRESB performance and continue improving sustainability metrics across its portfolio.
- Decarbonization Pace
- The pace at which Starlight achieves its long-term decarbonization objectives and reduces carbon emissions intensity.
- Social Impact
- How Starlight's community initiatives and resident well-being programs will evolve to further enhance social impact.
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