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CBRE Group highlights significant opportunities for the U.S. industrial real estate sector to enhance its sustainability by utilizing solar energy. With a record 662 million sq. ft. under construction, the industrial sector has seen a 79% increase in energy consumption compared to commercial properties over the last decade. The Biden administration aims for 100% carbon-emission-free electricity by 2035, making solar photovoltaic systems more appealing and cost-effective. Over 70% of industrial occupiers are willing to pay higher rents for green energy-powered buildings, indicating a shift towards sustainable practices that can boost operational efficiency and profitability.

Liz Atlee, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at CBRE, has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Powerful Latinas by the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) for the third time. This honor emphasizes the systemic change and leadership impact of Latina professionals in business. Liz Atlee leads CBRE's global Ethics & Compliance Program, ensuring adherence to the company’s Standards of Business Conduct and RISE values. This recognition reflects CBRE's commitment to diversity and inclusion, showcasing the influence of Hispanic women in corporate leadership.

CBRE has ranked as the top commercial real estate firm in the U.S. for investment sales in 2022, according to MSCI Real Assets. This marks the 17th consecutive year of leadership for CBRE, which achieved a 15.6% market share, considerably surpassing its nearest competitor by 640 basis points. The company excelled across all major asset classes, with market shares of 17.8% in office, 22.1% in industrial, 13.1% in retail, 14.0% in multifamily, and 11.8% in hotels. Chris Ludeman, Global President of Capital Markets, emphasized the importance of market intelligence and client relationships in sustaining this success.

CBRE released a report highlighting that LEED-certified office buildings command a 4% rent premium over non-certified properties from 2019 to 2022, despite market challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis covered 20,600 U.S. office buildings and controlled for factors like location and building age. The current premium is at the low end of a historical range of 4% to 8%. Additionally, LEED certification may influence occupiers' leasing decisions, with higher premiums noted in suburban areas (4%) compared to downtown (2%). The findings indicate ongoing value creation from sustainability certifications in commercial real estate.

CBRE Group, Inc. announced the winners of its North American Supplier Innovation Challenge during the Supplier Partner Conference in Dallas. This annual competition showcases innovative contributions from supplier partners, with 38 submissions evaluated across six categories. The Innovation of the Year award went to XY Sense, while winners in other categories included Nobel Solutions for Best Cost Reduction and Iron Mountain for Best Data & Technology Solution. CBRE's Chief Procurement Officer highlighted the importance of innovation in driving client transformation goals.

Forum Mobility has successfully closed a $15 million Series A funding round and established a $400 million joint venture with CBRE Investment Management and Homecoming Capital. The initiative aims to develop charging infrastructure and provide zero-emission trucking solutions for drayage fleets, particularly in California's Long Beach and Oakland ports. California's regulations require zero-emission trucks by 2035, necessitating approximately 157,000 chargers by 2030. This collaboration will enable fleets to transition to electric vehicles efficiently, supporting a significant decarbonization effort within the transportation sector.

The MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (NYSE: MEGI) announced its monthly distribution of $0.1083 per common share for January 2023, reflecting an annualized rate of 6.5% based on the initial public offering price of $20.00 per share. The ex-dividend date is set for January 20, 2023, with the record date on January 23, 2023 and payments made on January 31, 2023. Estimated sources of the current distribution include $0.1043 from net investment income and $0.0018 from realized short-term capital gains. The Fund's performance data shows an annualized total return of -9.36% since inception.

The CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE: IGR) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.06 per share for January 2023. With a declaration date of January 11, 2023 and payable date of January 31, 2023, the annualized distribution rate stands at 11.9% based on the market price of $6.05. The fund's current estimated source of the distribution includes 22% from net investment income and 58% as return of capital. Cumulative total returns for 2022 were -33.96%, highlighting potential concerns for shareholders.