From Fridge Magnets to Real Value (Copy)
Buildings, data and value: how to make sustainability count.
A lot of what passes for energy & sustainability in real assets still lives on the wall: certification plaques, rating badges, and target statements that are easy to display but hard to connect to rents, voids, capex, the cost of capital, or other value levers. On their own, these “fridge magnets” rarely earn their keep.
Beyond Politics: Why Wise Businesses Persist with Sustainability (Copy)
Political shifts & economic uncertainty are testing sustainability strategies. Here’s what businesses can do to turn challenges into a competitive advantage.
I was advising a client this month—a leading commercial real estate investor—who was wrestling with the question: "With governments turning more conservative and economic uncertainty looming, why should we still invest heavily in our net-zero strategy?" This is the new normal. Political shifts and short-term headlines can rattle confidence, but the smart businesses I work with understand that sustainability is no longer optional noise; it’s a business imperative that powers resilience and value creation in any climate.
From Fridge Magnets to Real Value
Buildings, data and value: how to make sustainability count.
A lot of what passes for energy & sustainability in real assets still lives on the wall: certification plaques, rating badges, and target statements that are easy to display but hard to connect to rents, voids, capex, the cost of capital, or other value levers. On their own, these “fridge magnets” rarely earn their keep.
Beyond Politics: Why Wise Businesses Persist with Sustainability
Political shifts & economic uncertainty are testing sustainability strategies. Here’s what businesses can do to turn challenges into a competitive advantage.
I was advising a client this month—a leading commercial real estate investor—who was wrestling with the question: "With governments turning more conservative and economic uncertainty looming, why should we still invest heavily in our net-zero strategy?" This is the new normal. Political shifts and short-term headlines can rattle confidence, but the smart businesses I work with understand that sustainability is no longer optional noise; it’s a business imperative that powers resilience and value creation in any climate.