ESG in Perspective

Creating Resilient Real Estate

These are challenging and uncertain times. We will spend the rest of our careers dealing with the impacts of the climate and biodiversity crises. It is daunting to face such unprecedented and interconnected issues, particularly amidst economic and political uncertainty.

There are, however, some certainties: the risk of asset stranding is increasing (regulatory, financial and physical), we are going to face increasing accountability for our impacts on the environment, the green premium and brown discount are becoming real, and the world of work is changing with the arrival of working-from-home and AI.

The outlook can seem complex and economically impossible, but with the right perspectives on ESG, there is a sensible way forward.

Read the magazine and discover our ESG & Sustainability team's perspectives on the five key pillars that define ESG, and how they can offer you 360-degree expertise.

ESG in Perspective is available here

Chapter 1 | Carbon

A sustainable building can be different things, whether in the eyes of the government, an occupier, or an investor.

Satisfying them all simultaneously in the most cost-effective way presents real estate with an unprecedented challenge.

What are the challenges and solutions for the energy transition?

As with any transformation, the energy transition faces drawbacks but solutions and policies do exist.

Chapter 3 | Social Value

The most impactful projects dig deeper into what communities really need and are developed together with broader net-zero targets in mind.

Understanding the social value of your property, including how to quantify and improve it, is vital for future-proofing assets, winning more bids, increasing occupier satisfaction, and complying with UK and EU legislation.

Property owners are often told they must spend large sums to ‘future proof’ their investments. The truth is much more nuanced.

Flexible working habits, environmental and social commitments and the dawn of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing how companies interact with commercial real estate.

Chapter 5 | Nature

Nature-related risks are becoming increasingly prominent.

Balancing economic development with environmental protection is more important than ever before, and new regulation is increasingly making this mandatory. Understanding your obligations and working closely with your relevant stakeholders is key.

"In this magazine we introduce you to the expertise of our Future Driven ESG and Sustainability team and lift you out of the day-to-day uncertainty, taking the longer and wider perspective through the five key pillars that define ESG"

Donna Rourke, Head of ESG & Sustainability

ESG in Perspective is available here

ESG & Sustainability

From keeping you updated on the latest in sustainability legislation, right through to carbon reduction and offsetting residual carbon, we are uniquely placed to help you deliver sustainable real estate and land solutions.

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