PERE: Why logistics is on a health kick?

Designing assets that make wellbeing a priority is relatively new for the sector, but investors and industry leaders are starting to act, writes Karen Martinus, senior associate, global research at USAA Real Estate

For some time now, ESG issues have become an increasing focus for logistics real estate. This has been expressed primarily through sustainable design and energy efficiency. While the environmental aspects of ESG have taken prominence, social and governance concerns are also attracting significant attention.