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How does ESG performance impact asset valuation?

The real estate market has shown that certified buildings with strong ESG performance now command higher rental values and lower vacancy rates. New buildings must now comply with current regulations and construction standards around the globe to ensure good ESG scores. However, the real estate market still doesn’t have a standardized methodology to assess the gain or loss in asset value as a result of its environmental performance.

This session will explore how environmental performance can be incorporated into valuation and how this can be used to inform real estate retrofitting strategies. Focusing on tools such as CRREM and variables including emissions and energy intensity, the panellists will discuss how investors can anticipate and avoid asset value loss due to inaction and non-compliance.

Timber buildings command a premium

Evidence is mounting that green buildings command a premium in the commercial market. Developers and funding partners recognise that the creation of high-quality, sustainable assets is likely to deliver better returns in the long run.

We hear from developers and agents how timber buildings can be a significant part of this picture.

Over the horizon: New developments in decarbonising concrete

Innovations in cement production may significantly reduce the overall carbon emissions from concrete. In this session we learn about new technologies and how far developments to bring these innovations into the supply chain have progressed.

1 Appold Street – Challenging structural norms

1 Appold Street sits on the southwest corner of Exchange Square, to the north of Liverpool Street Station. The c.190,000sq.ft. existing building, built in 1989 by SOM Architects, is primarily let to Deutsche Bank. A study was undertaken at Stage 0 to explore development options ranging from basic refurbishment through to demolition and new construction. Of the options considered, a comprehensive refurbishment and extension were preferred. One of the innovations being proposed is to challenge the industry norms on structural capacity.

Re-use of steel in practice

The principle of steel re-use is clear but practical issues of procurement and assessment of reclaimed steel have been barriers to its more widespread acceptance. In the last 12 months engineers, clients, demo contractors and suppliers have been working to overcome the problems and deliver reused steel in buildings. We will learn what you need to be aware of and how progress is being made.

Biodiversity Net Gain – Strategies for Securing Compliance with Environment Bank

Biodiversity net gain (BNG) presents a strategic opportunity to enhance the natural environment and promote sustainable development. But the clock is ticking. This November, BNG will become a legal requirement for planning permissions, so planners, developers and local authorities need to start preparing now for how to deliver the provision of at least 10% gain in biodiversity.

The role of electricity procurement in decarbonising the UK energy system

Challenging the dominance of Cat A fitout in association with Hollis

Developers and design consultants have made significant progress on reducing the carbon emissions resulting from the shell and core of buildings and from their operational carbon emissions. IN magazine has moved their focus strongly towards this issue as occupiers are now starting to question the climate impact of interior fitout in buildings they are considering leasing.

Carbon-literate developers are finding that up to 35% of the whole life carbon of a building is in the turnover of these cutouts. What progress has been made in challenging the dominance of Cat A fitout?