Sustainability is an increasingly important issue for many people, and companies, institutions and governments are responding. As employees and investors increasingly demand more sustainable Real Estate Assets, there is a clear drive for the industry to act for the benefit of the environment, the community, and our economy. This panel will examine how using a centralised approach, making goal – based decisions and tracking/reporting results are key to accelerating and excelling in the field of ESG. 

• From construction to facilities management – what can each player in the office ecosystem do better to drive sustainable outcomes and who is responsible for the carbon footprint at each stage? 
• Examining developments in renewable power agreements, integrated waste, and long-term environmental plans 
• Examining how sustainability is driving tenant choice when selecting office space and consumers decision making around who to do business with 
• What would the S in ESG look like under Scope 3?  
• How is technology playing a key role in addressing sustainability issues and enabling Commercial Real Estate’s move towards net-zero? 

2023 Is being referenced as ‘The Year of Implementation’ because the time for ’wait and see’ has passed. As leases expire and a flight to quality continues, Occupiers are looking for office space that is innovative, sustainable, and experiential. This panel will unpack the emerging trends and innovation in the future forward office: 

• A future vision of workplace metrics – Leveraging CRE analytics to get valuable insights around office portfolio use and performance  
• Re–evaluating the importance of the office as a brand 
• Urbanisation – the importance of placemaking takes hold in Asia–Pacific 

• Bifurcation of office stock – will this divide reach fruition in 2023? 
• Earning the commute vs recessionary presenteeism anxiety… where does the power lie in 2023?