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Sophie Hazza, Nature Services Lead, edited by Theo Meslin, Embodied Carbon Lead The built environment accounts for a staggering 30% of biodiversity loss and 50% of global raw materials extraction. […]

Etienne Cadestin, CEO and Founder As we approach the end of 2024, and begin preparing for 2025, I’d like to use this Winter newsletter to share some strategic insights on […]

There has been big news for corporate accountability this month: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has been officially adopted by the Council of the European Union. After four […]

The evolution of wellbeing from simply a buzzword a decade ago to its explosion as a guiding principle post-pandemic has produced a remarkable shift in the real estate industry. In […]

On Thursday 7th December, the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of the European Union reached a final agreement on the revision of the Energy Performance of Building’s Directive, initially […]

Two key developments took place in the EU sustainable finance landscape this past week:   1. European Commission’s proposal for the European Sustainability Reporting Standards    On 9th June the Commission […]

On 1 January 2024, the new Environment and Planning Act (“The Act”) will come into effect. The Act will create a more coherent regulatory landscape, replacing several existing laws regulating […]

Transparency & UNPRI signatory reporting in 2023 Institutional investors increasingly recognize the importance of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their investment decision-making. To this end, the United […]

An increasing number of institutional investors put sustainability at the core of their real estate investment strategies, with a predominant focus on reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Meanwhile, other […]

The built environment plays a crucial role in the health, wellbeing and stability of communities, and, as a result, strategic leaders must take values and priorities of different stakeholder groups […]

Before stepping into any great building, it must first be constructed. And the key to constructing a great building? Establishing a strong foundation. New York skyscrapers didn’t just appear. Architects […]