WEBINAR REPLAY - Reimagining the Built World Outlook Series: Sustainability Trends

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On February 20th, CREtech continued our new webinar series that dives into the transformative trends, innovations, and challenges that will shape the technological landscape of real estate in 2024. "Reimagining the Built World Outlook Series: Sustainability Trends" featured Host Emily Wright , CREtech's new Head of Content and guests Alex Edds , Head of Sustainability, LaSalle Investment Management , Sara Neff , Americas Head of Sustainability, Lendlease , Michael Daschle , SVP, Sustainability, Brookfield Properties , Ben Myers , VP, Sustainability, Boston Properties (BXP) , Hala El Akl , Senior Director of ESG, Oxford Properties Group , Lauren Moss , SVP, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust , Michael Izzo , SVP – Environmental Strategies, 汉斯 , Stephanie Greene , MD of Sustainability Solutions, 世邦魏理仕 , and Sandeep Jain , Founder, CEO, ClimaFi .

Webinar Summary

This webinar discusses sustainability trends in the built world and the challenges and opportunities in implementing sustainable solutions in 2024. The panelists highlight the importance of energy efficiency, the need for shared definitions and standards, and the impact of regulation and finance on sustainability initiatives. They also discuss the value of sustainability in commercial success, including the green premium for certified buildings and the importance of demonstrating the return on investment in sustainability projects. The conversation explores the quantification of operational savings and the involvement of various stakeholders in sustainability efforts. The panelists discuss the importance of commercial success and how it can be measured through cost savings, tenant satisfaction, and investor engagement. They also highlight the value of resilience and the need to quantify the benefits of sustainability initiatives, such as backup power during emergencies. The panelists agree that the current cycle is different, driven by regulatory pressures, tenant demands, and investor expectations. They emphasize the importance of aligning sustainability goals with financial success and leveraging technology solutions to achieve decarbonization goals.

Takeaways...

• Energy efficiency is a key focus for implementing sustainable solutions in 2024.
• The lack of shared definitions and standards is a challenge in the sustainability field.
• Regulation and finance play a significant role in driving sustainability initiatives.
• Demonstrating the value of sustainability is crucial, including the green premium for certified buildings and the importance of avoiding downside risks. Quantifying operational savings and demonstrating the value of sustainability efforts is crucial for engaging stakeholders and ensuring commercial success.
• Commercial success can be measured through cost savings, tenant satisfaction, and investor engagement.
• The value of resilience, such as backup power during emergencies, should be quantified and communicated to stakeholders.
• The current cycle is different, driven by regulatory pressures, tenant demands, and investor expectations.
• Aligning sustainability goals with financial success and leveraging technology solutions are key to achieving decarbonization goals.

Join us for our next webinar on February 28, 2024 which takes an insightful exploration into our newly launched CREtech Climate Venture Coalition, a collaboration of the leading VC's in the Built World that are working together to accelerate investments in climate tech startups. Register FREE ?? https://www.cretech.com/event/the-launch-of-the-cretech-climate-venture-coalition/