Three-body structure
Foundation Board, Technical Council, and Regional Advisory Committees work together to ensure CRREM remains independent, credible, and globally relevant.
Foundation Board
Institutional leadership and fiduciary oversight from major global real estate investors and standard-setting bodies. Sets strategic direction and ensures CRREM serves the market as a public good.
picture_as_pdfTerms of ReferenceTechnical Council
Independent scientific and technical expertise ensuring methodological rigor and climate alignment. Guides pathway development, methodology review, and research integrity.
picture_as_pdfTerms of ReferenceRegional Advisory Committees
Regional strategic and technical advisory bodies that bring local expertise to support CRREM's work.
picture_as_pdfTerms of ReferenceGovernance Members
58 governance members from institutional investors, technical experts, and industry leaders across six continents.
Foundation Board
Institutional leadership from the world's largest real estate investors and standard-setting bodies. The Board sets strategic direction, exercises fiduciary oversight, and ensures CRREM serves the market as an independent public good.
Technical Council
Independent scientific and technical experts who ensure methodological rigor, methodology review of pathway updates, and maintain CRREM's credibility as a science-based standard. Members span climate science, building physics, energy policy, and real estate finance.
Regional Advisory Committee — EMEA
Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Coordinates market engagement across EU policy frameworks, sustainability taxonomies, and regional market conditions spanning 30+ countries.
Regional Advisory Committee — Americas
North and South America. Ensures Pathways are applicable to North American markets and emerging Latin American real estate sectors, spanning diverse energy grids, building codes, and climate zones.
Regional Advisory Committee — APAC
Asia-Pacific. Aligns CRREM with regional climate policies, building codes, and energy systems across emerging and developed markets from Japan and Australia to Singapore and Hong Kong.
How We Work
CRREM's governance framework ensures independence, scientific rigor, and market-driven accountability.
Strategic Direction
Foundation Board sets strategic direction and fiduciary oversight, ensuring CRREM serves the market as a public good.
Scientific Integrity
Technical Council maintains methodological rigor and climate alignment, safeguarding CRREM's credibility as a science-based standard.
Regional Input
Regional Advisory Committees ensure Pathways reflect local market dynamics and policy environments across all major regions.
Market Accountability
Open consultations, transparent updates, and regular market engagement keep CRREM responsive to evolving market needs.
Foundation Board
Technical Council
Regional Advisory Committees
Governance as a strength
CRREM's independent governance ensures the standard remains science-driven, free from commercial bias, and globally representative.