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GRI Club’s ongoing thought leadership initiative continues with another collaboration with global real estate leader JLL, sharing the benefits of repositioning and future-proofing assets, pointing out that if cities are to meet net zero targets in the coming years, the volume of retrofit projects will need to triple. 🔹 In places with a housing shortage, residential use is being introduced into commercial properties, while an increase in remote work and online shopping has seen city centre developments include space for data centres as well as logistics hubs. Repositioning real estate is essential for preserving value in a changing landscape. By diversifying tenant profiles, regenerating spaces, supporting environmental targets, and creating flexible assets, buildings can meet evolving needs, enhance sustainability, and contribute to community well-being, ensuring long-term viability and relevance in the market. 🔗 Read the article now on the GRI Hub: https://lnkd.in/deyajBfA #griclub #realestate #jll #repositioning #futureproof

#REID2024 One of the highlights of the conference was a panel session entitled "𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠", featuring Simon Behr of GBI Group GmbH, Alexander Happ of B3 Development GmbH, Mark Kuijpers of Greystar and Ralph Winter of W5 Group. The panel highlighted the diversity of perspectives on the topic.   With a view to a more mature target group, for Alexander Happ - the inclusion of #healthcare offers - simple and yet specialised answers to the requirements of users - and the avoidance of new buildings in favour of redevelopments are important.   Mark Kuijpers pointed out that for the younger generation - the city is their living room and not their own flat, - in project developments, construction costs for individual units can be reduced by building properties with as many flats as possible - living also means working, meeting friends and relaxing.   Ralph Winter also emphasised the special characteristics of Generations Z and Millennials, who - who pursue a completely different concept of life with frequent relocations, remote work and a high degree of networking. - expect the possibility of community building in their places of residence - are willing and able to pay for the amenities on offer.   Simon Behr took a completely different view, - preferring to focus on affordable housing rather than additional services, - is not convinced that community building is really that important and therefore considers simple, practical furnishings to be expedient.   There was consensus in this extremely intensive and lively discussion, moderated by Prof. Dr. Verena Rock MRICS Rock, on the top yields currently achievable. The figure of 5 per cent put forward was not disputed. #targacommunications #realestateinvestmentday #frankfurtammain #europe #realestatemarket #esg #sustainability Jochen Goetzelmann Andrew Barber Melanie Brinkmann Ruslana Dunajevski Jorge Person Konii.de - Digital Real Estate Christian Salow REFIRE Ltd. PropertyEU      

This week I have attended two interesting events where huge focus on both has discussed the importance of sustainability and whole life carbon cycle. The first event was hosted by City of London Corporation around the City Plan 2040 where they were showcasing what the square mile will look like and it was good to see the plan on culture heavily mentioned which included the new Museum of London which Fujitec have already secured the lifts on. The second was hosted by Wharf Connect x Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) and was showcasing Canary Wharf development and future build with discussions on sustainability and renew/reuse for existing buildings that tenants are due to move out of. Fujitec have been proud to have installed and maintained the lifts and escalators at HSBC tower for the past 25 years and are currently undertaking its first modernisation since install. On the subject of sustainability and whole life carbon cycles and with the above in mind, I would like to pose a question for debate between like minded industry individuals, consultants and developers to see if they should be considering lifts for there projects that last longer than the main OEMs 10-15 year life cycle before major modernisation and look towards manufacturers who’s life cycle is between 25-35 years which will no doubt improve buildings whole life carbon cycle plans. It would be good to see views of all and whether the major OEMs should be challenged to improve product life cycle to improve competitiveness or whether the race to be the cheapest is still what is best for a new sustainable world.

We hosted the second Sydney event last week, this time focusing on real estate as part of our 2024 Regional Insights series: “Real Market Insights for Real Estate: 15 Years of Sustainable Value.” A special thank you to Cushman & Wakefield for co-hosting and to Scaler for sponsoring the drinks reception! The event brought together 150 of the brightest minds in Oceania’s real estate sector, making it a truly memorable occasion. Attendees particularly enjoyed the thought-provoking panels on social value and the connection between sustainability and valuations. Here are our takeaways from the insightful discussions: 🔹 Ethically weighted returns: Prioritizing impact doesn’t mean sacrificing strong returns. 🔹 Social value frameworks: While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, focusing on quality and inclusion leads to meaningful outcomes—just don’t measure success by "lives touched." 🔹 Super Funds' role in social value: Even small investments from Super Funds can significantly shift the needle, but it’s vital to understand the true value of initiatives before rolling them out to communities. 🔹 Sustainability and asset performance: Holding poorly performing assets might seem manageable, but selling them is another story entirely. 🔹 New valuation standards: Changes to the International Valuation Standards (IVS) now explicitly incorporate ESG factors into valuations, signaling a major shift for the industry. A heartfelt thank you to all participants and an extra-special thanks to our thought leaders: Davina Rooney, CEO at Green Building Council of Australia Ruben Langbroek, former Head of Asia Pacific at GRESB Matthew Clifford, Head of Sustainability & ESG at Cushman & Wakefield Steven Pringle, CFA, Head of Asia Pacific at GRESB Jack Noonan, Vice President, Team APAC, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) Michael Traill, Co-founder and Executive Director, For Purpose Investment Partners Justine Felton, Group Social Sustainability Manager, Stockland Eleanor Sondergeld, National Policy Manager – Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Property Council of Australia Nina James, ESG Executive Director, NXJ Impact Advisory Georgia Warren-Myers, Head of ESG and Risk – APAC, JLL Kar Mei Tang (PhD), Head of Oceania at Principles for Responsible Investment Paul Wall, Commercial Director APAC at Scaler Photo credits: Daniel Kukec Photography #GRESB #RegionalInsights #RealAssets 

We've been reflecting back on the key talking points and takeaways from this year's Future London conference, which took place last Thursday, 13th June. An annual event from the team at BusinessLDN, the conference seeks to explore the city's economic, political, and cultural evolution and the challenges faced to ensure London continues to be seen as a place to live, to visit, and to do business on the global stage. Leading by example, our client Iris Ceramica Group was a joint headline partner this year alongside Heathrow Airport. Group CEO Federica Minozzi took part in one of the keynote discussions on circularity in the construction industry, sharing details of the Group's philosophy, 'Economy = Ecology', and promoting the idea of regeneration, reuse and recycling. With a city-wide goal of achieving net zero by 2030, Federica is absolutely correct when she says that brands and producers need to make a "Darwinian leap forward", revisiting their production techniques and the lifespan of all resources. Improving the connection between mankind and the environment has always been a part of the Group's ethos, with Federica now encouraging other brands and businesses to "transform limitations into opportunities, paving the way for a future where progress and sustainability are inextricably linked." Other discussions throughout the day revolved around: *Encouraging businesses to continue to see London as a place to call home *The continuous discussions revolving around business tax rates that are high enough to boost the economy while not chasing big names out the door *The wealth of opportunities available to young people *The importance of investment in infrastructure *Housing shortages, looking at how to responsibly grow and develop more residential space, with affordable options A truly insightful event, and lots to ponder - particularly with a general election looming.

Inspiring presentations and discussions at Europe's largest PropTech event in London this week. Will investors apply "low-tech discounts" on less tech-savvy buildings? Will the gap widen between green and smart buildings on the one hand and brown and low-tech buildings on the other? I think so. Yes. I believe that tenant demand for more technologically advanced buildings will increase rapidly driven by a growing need to measure in order to meet net zero targets and improve operational efficiencies to remain competitive in an ever more digitized world. Jenny Wang Bas van Galen Miroslav Zanáška James Chapman Pawel Malon PropTech Connect #smartbuildings

I'm priviledged to work for Employers whose values are aligned with my own. 'Sustainability is about taking actions that generate a positive impact not only today, but also in the future. As a leader in design and build, we have the responsibility to envision and create productive, healthy spaces for our clients and employees. Our goal is to deliver long-term sustainable value to all and energise our communities while minimising our impact on the environment. Our approach to sustainability is committed to concrete and tangible measures that allow us to improve spaces and make them more sustainable.'   We've recently launched 'Tétris 2023 Sustainability Highlights', a publication that illustrates our deep commitment to all-encompassing sustainability - environmental, social and governance.   Action drives us to implement initiatives that contribute meaningfully to a sustainable future.   Tétris JLL Grégory Gué, Silvia Aranda Marcellan, Johana Rodriguez, Bernard Tyler #Sustainability #RealEstate #Innovation #BetterFuture #SustainableDesign #FurnitureSolutions

The Agency’s annual wealth report has arrived. Within, discover a detailed review of 2024, from the historic wealth transfer taking place to evolving luxury consumer trends and a glimpse into sustainability in real estate and beyond. Explore how global and local markets are shaping up and what these shifts could mean for your real estate goals in 2025. Read it all at on TheAgencyRE.com #amandamilfordrealtor #theagencyre #theagencywhiterock

There's a great new guest post on EPN Journal this morning. It's by Charlotte Clift, Event Sales Manager at Sustainable Ventures. The company opened their London HQ last year, and Charlotte shares how the space was transformed in to a showcase for how sustainability can be woven into every aspect of design and operations. "The work and events space in London’s County Hall is a great physical encapsulation of what we do. You don’t get through the door if you’re not providing a solution to climate change. It’s a community, not just an office and events spaces, and we have over 130 companies in our London HQ all fighting towards a common goal." Discover more by following the link in the first comment below... #sustainability #venue #events #eventindustrynews