Social metrics (including human rights, diversity and inclusion, wellness and community engagement) are very hard to track, especially along the supply chain. Nevertheless, these risks are becoming more important to regulators, investors and customers. Where are the biggest gaps in social performance metrics and how should we disclose and measure them?

Before Covid changed the landscape, ESG and the need for greater sustainability was coming of age. Today, tenants have taken up the baton, making it even more important for developers and landlords to design, build and operate with ESG at the forefront as the push towards Net-Zero gathers pace. 

• Assessing the impact of ESG on Commercial Real Estate and how it has evolved over the last 24 months?
• How is technology playing a key role in addressing sustainability issues and enabling commercial buildings to tread more lightly on the planet.
• Examining the ethical application of technology and what this means in terms of office space.
• Should we be assessing remote employee locations for work related ESG impact?
• From construction to faciliites management – what can each player in the CRE ecosystem do better to drive sustainable outcomes?
• How much of a factor is ESG when tenants are selecting office space?