An Investment in a Building's Usefulness
Laudem Group is a Canadian venture capital firm based in Montreal, focused on sustainable solutions in real estate. Our approach to ESG starts with what an investment changes for a property and the people connected to it.
We take an interest in how properties function over time. The resources they require and the standards of their management both matter to our investment decisions.
Why ESG Belongs in the Investment Decision
Environmental and social questions belong in the financial case. We consider the cost of maintaining a property alongside its ability to provide a suitable place to live or work.
For Laudem Group, ownership comes with responsibilities that need to be understood before an investment is made. We ask how the property can adapt to changing requirements and who acts when something needs attention.
The answers influence what we fund and the terms on which we participate. They also establish what owners and investment partners can expect after capital has been committed.
Someone Has to Keep the Doors Open
The people running a property have to live with the decisions made during an investment. We consider what they need to keep the space operating well after the work is finished.
The people using the building belong in that discussion too. Their experience can bring attention to barriers to access or problems with indoor conditions.
Capital With Responsibilities Attached
We agree what the investment is intended to achieve and who is responsible for delivering it. That conversation includes how the property will be managed once the work is complete.
The financial case has to account for that ongoing work. We consider what it costs to maintain the improvements and the benefits they are intended to provide.