ESG
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Commercial attractions of the most sustainable offices
Offices with top EPC ratings have pulled away from the rest of the field, EG research shows
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Resolving the binary debate of retrofit versus redevelopment
COMMENT The latest consultation is an opportunity to enable development and unlock growth
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Gender-informed planning: creating safer spaces
Better engagement with women and girls must become the norm to achieve inclusive development
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Real estate commits to decarbonisation but lack of knowledge still major barrier
Latest C Change survey shows more 91% of firms are incorporating transition risks into investment decisions
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City of London Corporation cuts carbon emissions by two-thirds
Organisation aims for Square Mile to be net zero by 2040
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Technology can radically transform the carbon footprint of commercial property
COMMENT Smart buildings can be greener, cheaper to run, more comfortable and more secure
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EPC upgrade costs force TUC to sell historic HQ
The building is understood to require around £20m of investment to bring it up to standard
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Demand from tenants driving retrofit investment across Europe
Two thirds of institutional investors cite occupier pressure as reason to increase spending
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UK housebuilding receives £550m impact investment boost
The investment has been secured from funds managed by Schroders, Man Group and Resonance
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Wed planning reform to climate action, urges UKGBC
100-day report on new government says action is needed
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Why we all need to get comfortable talking about menopause
COMMENT Real Estate Balance’s Sue Brown on the tragedy of companies failing to support women
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Grosvenor and Crown Estate lead push to improve accessibility
Major landlords sign up to recommendations in report aiming to bring practical change to UK built environment