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Clarion Partners manages commingled funds and separate accounts focused on core, core plus, value-add, and opportunistic investment strategies. Clarion is distinguished by its performance-driven approach, organizational focus and longevity, and its commitment to client success.  

Expertise across Commercial Real Estate spectrum

Transacting across property types and geographies, primarily in real estate equity, as well as debt

Fully scaled international platform

Strategically positioned to source and execute real estate transaction opportunities throughout the U.S. and Europe

Grounded in research

In-house research team focused locally and globally, property-specific and big-picture, bottom-up and top-down

Commitment to sustainability

Environmental, social, and governance principles integral to our investment process

At a glance

Our firm¹

Clarion combines its broad scale and execution capabilities with deep market and property expertise to work to identify and leverage the true drivers of long-term value in real estate.

Established 1982

History of stability and growth

US$75.0 Billion

Assets under management

~1,500 properties

across 82 markets

~500 Institutional Investors

Global client base

Alignment with investors

Management team owns 18% of the Firm, creating long-term alignment with investor interests

Based in New York City

Presence in strategic markets across the U.S. and Europe

Our expertise

Our focus

Clarion actively invests in high-quality assets across property sectors: industrial, multifamily, retail, office, hotel, and alternative property types.

Industrial

$45B AUM
986 Properties
49 US Markets

Apartments

$12B AUM
151 Properties
33 US Markets

Alternatives2

$5B AUM
78 Properties
35 US Markets

Office/Retail

$9B AUM
149 Properties
32 US Markets

Other3

$1B AUM
75 Properties
40 US Markets

Our team

Industry experience

Deep understanding of macro trends and fundamental real estate dynamics gained over many market cycles

Service-oriented

Hands-on service to help investors achieve their goals and move forward with confidence

Partnership culture

1 in 3 employees hold equity in the Firm, fostering strong management culture and ownership mentality

SUSTAINABLE INVESTING

Mitigating investment risk

Sustainability is an important part of our investment decisions. Clarion takes a forward-looking approach in our ESG program to prepare our business for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

 

Net Zero commitment4

Aligned with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance’s Net Zero Goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 (landlord-controlled) greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050

Climate risk management and resilience

Supporter of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in recognition of the importance of reporting on climate-related risks

Key highlights5
 

296+

EV Charging Stations

67

ENERGY STAR-rated assets

45+

Megawatts of on-site solar

We believe that our sustainability initiatives have strengthened the profile of our assets, improving investment performance while reducing our environmental footprint.”
Karen Mahrous, Senior Vice President & Head of ESGClarion Partners

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INSIGHTS

Our latest thinking

JUNE 19, 2025

The appeal of European net lease to non-European investors

Amidst global uncertainty, learn why Clarion Partners believes defensive, income-focused strategies such as European net lease can be particularly appealing to non-European investors seeking stability, income, and geographic diversification.

APRIL 30, 2025

The tariff dilemma: Long-term opportunity in the industrial sector

Despite the recent surge in tariffs, Clarion believes the long-term drivers that have shaped the US industrial market over the past 15+ years should continue to drive growth within the industry and past cyclical uncertainty.

DECEMBER 2, 2024

2025 US real estate market outlook

Clarion Partners believes the US economy remains well positioned heading into 2025, despite elevated interest rates and heightened geopolitical threats.

Footnotes:

The objectives described above are subject to change and there can be no guarantee that all objectives will be achieved.

1. At a Glance data as of 30/06/2025.

2. Clarion-managed accounts may incorporate aspects of the plan but may not necessarily implement each element of the plan and do not necessarily have net zero or decarbonization objectives.

3. Data as of 30/06/2025. Green ratings and certifications are provided by third parties, which are paid membership fees or project registration and certification fees in connection with these ratings and certifications. Please view important disclosures about these ratings and certifications here.

Important Information

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal.

Franklin Templeton has certain environmental, social and governance (ESG) capabilities; however, not all strategies and funds consider “ESG” as part of their investment process. Franklin Templeton Canada offers certain mutual funds and exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) with ESG objectives and/or strategies. Please consult the Franklin Templeton mutual funds’ and Franklin ETFs’ prospectus for more details on the mutual funds and/or ETFs that have ESG objectives and/or strategies and which ESG strategies they use.

The information contained on this webpage is intended only as a general overview of Franklin Templeton investment capabilities and is for informational purposes only.

This material is intended to be of general interest only and should not be construed as individual investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell or hold any security or to adopt any investment strategy. It does not constitute legal or tax advice.

Risks of investing in real estate investments include but are not limited to fluctuations in lease occupancy rates and operating expenses, variations in rental schedules, which in turn may be adversely affected by local, state, national or international economic conditions. Such conditions may be impacted by the supply and demand for real estate properties, zoning laws, rent control laws, real property taxes, the availability and costs of financing, and environmental laws.

Furthermore, investments in real estate are also impacted by market disrup­tions caused by regional concerns, political upheaval, sovereign debt crises, and uninsured losses (generally from catastrophic events such as earthquakes, floods and wars). Investments in real estate related securities, such as asset-backed or mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks.

The manager’s portfolio selection strategy may not be solely based on ESG considerations, and therefore the issuers in which the funds invest may not be considered ESG-focused companies. Integrating ESG considerations into the investment process is not a guarantee that better performance will be achieved.

Clarion Partners is an independent subsidiary of Franklin Templeton.