"The ‘S’ (social) requires a paradigm shift. while the ‘E’ (environment) often implies thinking about assets in isolation, the ‘S’ is about creating places. I think this will also change how we approach environmental matters."
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Last week, I was really happy to participate in the event at BLOXHUB and see a positive shift in giving equal weight to the social (“S”) alongside environmental impact.
Because addressing social isn't about some extraordinary human needs - it is about fundamental rights that impact us all, especially having access to affordable housing.
By 2030, 3 billion people will need affordable housing, yet despite building 15 million new dwellings each year in Europe - housing inequality grows, and grows - here and there. Also, I won't expand on how much transformation and renovation is needed rather than tearing down (E). But to start - a real impact requires people-centered cities that truly serve everyone. This is what S is in the first place, and equally to it we also should talk about making our cities more livable, diverse, healthy, and inclusive!
I recommend you checking out the new Building Equity white paper which highlights housing as a human right, explores creative investment models that make communities stronger and more affordable in the long run. And also, what I always stand for - *cross-sector collaboration* and *supporting clients in that sustainable-oriented shift*.
#socialequity #impactstrategy #housingcrisis #lowcarbonsociety #climatechange
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Is Housing the Key to a Low-Carbon Society? Download Our Latest White Paper to Find Out
We’re excited to share our latest white paper Building Equity: Housing as a Key to a Low-Carbon Society, created in collaboration with The Shift and with support from the Laudes Foundation. This in-depth report examines how housing can serve as a lever for both environmental and social equity, focusing on the crucial intersection of affordable housing and decarbonization.
Key insights from the report include:
- Housing as a Human Right: Recognizing housing as a fundamental right enables more sustainable, inclusive urban development
-Unlocking Social Value in Housing: Addressing both decarbonization and affordability can lead to lower energy costs and long-term stability for residents.
-Cross-Sector Collaboration: Partnerships between public and private sectors and community engagement are essential for scalable solutions.
-Innovative Investment Models: Structured investment in housing as infrastructure fosters community ownership and economic stability.
Additionally, this white paper aligns with The Shift's Investor Guidelines, which outline actionable steps for institutional investors to integrate human rights and social value into housing investments. By following these guidelines, investors can mitigate risks, strengthen communities, and contribute to a sustainable, responsible housing sector.
👉 Download the full white paper here: https://lnkd.in/dM-Ds5Z2
👉 Access The Shift's Investor Guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/dejPWt6z
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