UOB APAC Green REIT ETF

Fund Description

Key Features

• 1

  Aims to advance real estate operations and management practices that are aimed at lowering carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions

  The UOB APAC Green REIT ETF invests in REITs that have better sustainability performance and management practices to reduce carbon emissions arising from operations.

  The fund has shown a 4% improvement in the GRESB Performance Score compared to a non-green APAC REIT Index. 

  

• 2

  Aims to advance energy and water conservation strategies and efficient usage measures taken by real estate companies within their portfolio of buildings

  Green REITs have shown a 3% improvement in energy consumption, reflecting that the energy conservation measures employed in their operations.

  They have also shown a 7% improvement in water consumption, indicating clear water conservation strategies and programmes for portfolio of buildings in Green REITs. 

  

• 3

  Aims to support ESG disclosure within the real estate sector and importance of green building certification

  UOB APAC Green REIT ETF has a higher percentage of certified green buildings.

  This is measured by the percentage of floor area covered by a valid green building certification obtained at the time of design, construction, and/or renovation (DCR) and by a valid operational green building certification (OPS).

  

  Data shown here is based on analysis done by UOBAM using GRESB data as at 31 August 2021. The Non-Green APAC REIT Index is based on the same components as the iEdge-UOB APAC Yield Focus Green REIT Index, however it is not weighted based on the green-tilting methodology.