This GRI Global Committee's on ESG & Impact Investment session
happened on April 6, 2022. 

Important Takeaways:

• COP26 milestone has set capital and debt commitments to the real estate market; 

• Carbon pricing is the main way to measure climate and investment risk; 

• Enhancing partnerships between the public and private sectors: a carrot and stick approach?

• In the long term, retrofitting presents the biggest challenge and opportunity for investors to be at the forefront of the ESG agenda; 

• The US appears to bring innovative and advanced building performance standards; 

• A collaborative sharing process between all stakeholders involved in the industry is essential – sharing data and leadership initiatives would drive the agenda further