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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sustainable Real Estate Development: The Future Is Now
Sustainable real estate development has carved out its own niche in recent years, and those that have adopted the trend are already reaping the rewards. It’s worth noting, however, that it’s not to late to jump on the bandwagon. In fact, those residential redevelopers intent on commencing sustainable practices may place themselves in a position to […]
Investing In Our Future
Here’s why real estate finance needs to build in sustainability: The real estate sector affects – and is affected by – climate change. We must identify solutions to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts. This approach can reap financial as well as moral dividends. The real estate sector has a serious impact on climate change. […]