If the real estate industry wants to resume the growth trajectory of the last decade, it must evolve. We are all building occupants. We occupy apartments we rent and homes we own. We work in offices our companies lease and we shop in retail stores. We use buildings in a variety of ways and spend […]
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How climate change creates a ‘new abnormal’ for the real estate market
A report from the San Francisco Federal Reserve underscores how climate shifts create big investment and economic risks By Patrick Sisson The publication page for the San Francisco Federal Reserve, part of the nation’s central banking system, isn’t known for light reading. Recent research papers, such as “Yield Curve Responses to Introducing Negative Policy Rates” or […]
Meaningful ways individuals can put pressure on corporations to solve the climate crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Alexis Benveniste Updated 7:55 AM ET, Tue August 10, 2021 The climate crisis is accelerating at unprecedented pace, according to a new United Nations state-of-the-science report. It is “a code red for humanity,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres — and given that the report concludes the entirety of the warming is due to human […]
Embedding Sustainability in Real Estate Transactions
Acquisitions and dispositions present a significant opportunity to create value through investments in energy efficiency, health, and building resilience. Understanding the potential value of a high-performing, sustainable building allows buyers and sellers to better assess and price the deal going in, to underwrite sustainability investments to drive higher returns, to market the value created by […]
Decarbonizing the Built Environment
10 Principles for Climate Mitigation Policies Report Summary: With leading cities refining their climate action plans and hundreds of more cities preparing to develop plans, the public and private sectors can unite around a set of principles to help accelerate progress toward these shared climate action goals. This recent report from ULI Greenprint, prepared in partnership […]
Global Goals: A Primer on the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals for Real Estate
Report Summary: In 2015, the United Nations released the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which included 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to end poverty while also improving global health, reducing inequality, and protecting the planet. Adopted by all U.N. Member States, the SDGs require the support of both the public and private sector to achieve and […]
Black & Veatch Inaugural Sustainability Report Highlights Workplace Equity, Safety and Net-Zero Carbon Commitments
Focus on sustainability reflected in decision to exit new-build coal market Northampton, MA –News Direct– Black & Veatch OVERLAND PARK, Kans., July 1, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Engineering, construction and consulting leader Black & Veatch today announced the availability of its inaugural sustainability report. The report details the company’s efforts across seven environmental, social and governance […]
Sustainable, healthy buildings: meeting real estate expectations
The real estate industry is undergoing a global transformation that is altering the way we live, work and play. By Kyle Bolden EY US-East Region Market Segment Leader – Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Sector In brief Ensuring health, safety and well-being of employees, consumers and tenants are integral to real estate environmental, social and governance […]
Why Aren’t Home Efficiency Scores Standard in Online Real Estate Listings?
Realtors say such scores are useful for buyers and can open the door to broader conversations about home energy use. Consumers rely on labels and scores to understand the attributes and performance of the products they buy. There are miles-per-gallon ratings for cars, nutrition labels for food and Energy Star ratings for appliances. But when it […]
THREE PILLARS OF GREEN ECONOMY
Many people believe that green economy is about not using the resources of the planet. This is simply not true. Green economy is about using the resources we have available to us in such a way that we don’t handicap the opportunities of the future generations. The idea behind green economy is that the […]