Pandemic- and climate-related disruption, geopolitical unrest, and a growing recognition of social inequity has prompted investors to adopt a more robust approach to sustainability related risks. Major institutions are now deploying capital into buildings with the highest levels of green credentials, with these assets starting to separate themselves from the pack. This trend is set to gather pace as the world’s top sovereign wealth and super funds have listed ESG as a key driver in their decision making. This panel features speakers from across the built environment to review the growing impact of ESG across Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Health and Retail Funds.

• Greenium: Do Green Buildings equal healthier profits? Reviewing the impact on asset values and rental yields
• Why positioning assets for net-zero is paramount to future success
• What role can increased bifurcation play in regenerating stranded assets?

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?