Intelligent Investment Strengthening Value Through ESG | Survey of Global Property Professionals Although government regulation and higher energy prices are contributing external factors, FIGURE 7: What are the three main drivers of your organization’s stated ESG goals? one internal factor—company ethics, values or purpose—remains the main driver behind ESG Percent of Responses priorities (63%). Customer or shareholder demand 70% for more ethical investment or products and compliance with government regulations or targets round out the top three drivers for 60% occupiers and investors. For investors, the fourth and fifth biggest drivers 50% are reducing risk and protecting profitability. This suggests investors also see ESG commitments as 40% a means to achieve better performance and maintain profit and returns. 30% x Occupiers, on the other hand, cite employee well- being and enhanced brand image or reputation as 20% their fourth and fifth biggest drivers, respectively. Improving employee well-being was almost three 10% times as important for occupiers than investors. Occupiers see opportunities in ESG strategies to attract and retain customers and a quality 0% workforce. Give effect to our own ethics, Customer or shareholder Compliance with relevant Reduce risks in our business Enhance brand image or Maintain our profits or returns Attract or retain staff / values or purpose demand for more ethical regulations or government model reputation / staying competitive employee well-being investment or products targets All Investor Occupier