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Uncover the future of sustainable real estate with Carbon Times!

Our podcast ignites thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders, exploring crucial questions like decarbonisation strategies, client buy-in, and the evolving value of green buildings. Carbon Times empowers you with cutting-edge information, expert perspectives, and actionable insights to navigate the exciting world of sustainable real estate. Don't miss out! Subscribe now and join the conversation in building a more sustainable future.

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Episode 1:
COP 26 and its importance to the real estate industry

COP26 & Real Estate: Experts analyze Mitigation (retrofit/design), Adaptation (tenant impact), Finance (carbon investment), & Collaboration. Explore aligning market strategies with sustainability challenges. Discussing practical steps for industry-wide change.

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Episode 2:
Do we have the tools and the resources to do this and where to we start?

Touch on the tools and seek comments on each aspect – EPCs, BREEAM in use, LEAD, WELL, NABERS – short discussion each – lots of tools but to use them and where, the main topic is where to start and get into understanding where you are being the key point. We will be joined by 2 people from the regulatory bodies.

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Episode 3:
Is the client prepared to pay?

Exploring the need for sustainable more efficient buildings – will green space provide the premium is has failed to provide so far? – explore the change in client requirements to align with their own sustainable objects especially at corporate level. We will be joined by two property professionals to discuss this challenge.

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Episode 4:
How will the decarbonisation of UK buildings influence their value?

In this Episode we speak to Peter O'Brien from Avison Young, Peter is the MD and Principle at the valuation consultancy and joins us to discuss how the decarbonisation agenda influences property values.

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Episode 5:
What do we need to do to drive collaboration?

Discussion with 2 sustainability professionals from the real estate world. How can they drive collaboration between themselves, their clients and their suppliers.

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Episode 6:
The art of possible and the impact of change

Discussion with sustainability professionals to talk about contributory changes to drive alongside this journey such as green and healthy design being linked to energy performance. Discuss some global examples of outstanding performing buildings.

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