Sustainability
ULI Europe Young Leaders: Bridging the Gap Initiative
The ULI Europe Young Leaders Group, which currently includes over 1,100 members, is launching a new initiative looking at bridging the knowledge and innovation gap between the decarbonization goals set out by our industry/governmental leaders and the tools at our disposal to meet them. Several leading members recently hosted a roundtable discussion on this issue and provided a summary of the key takeaways and next steps to tackle this important issue.
Read MorePrivate Sector Taking the Lead on Climate Mitigation after COP-26
During a recent ULI webinar “COP26: Key Takeaways for Real Estate,” participants said that the private sector is moving forward on curbing carbon emissions, but that more political action is still needed.
Read MoreLeading Firms Joining Forces with ULI to Fast-Track and Scale up Decarbonization in Europe
ULI has kicked off a new project in partnership with several major real estate organizations–including Allianz Real Estate, Catella, Hines, Redevco and Schroders Capital–that will support the built environment in Europe on its urgent journey to carbon neutrality.
Read MoreIn Brief: A Path to a Net-Zero America
How many electric vehicles should be on America’s roadways by 2030 to meet climate goals? How much land will be needed for solar or wind farms? Princeton University has released the final report of its Net-Zero America study, which answers these questions and others.
Read MoreRecent Articles
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Lack of Transparency, Standardization Bring Real Estate Climate Risk Assessments into Question
November 10, 2021ESG professionals have had to quickly become experts in climate risk assessments, turning to an increasingly wide offering of climate risk analysis providers.
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Decarbonizing the Built Environment through Renewable Energy Auctions
November 5, 2021ULI Greenprint Innovation Partners: Purchasing renewable energy through online auctions is one way to procure greener energy for properties quickly, efficiently, and in the exact amount that serves both operational and environmental, social, and governance needs.
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At ULIREImagine, Collaboration and Measurement Seen as Primary Solutions for Halting Climate Change
November 1, 2021Collaboration and swift, measurable actions are needed to prevent disastrous climate change, attendees heard on the first day of ULI Asia Pacific’s REImagine virtual conference. The event opened with a presentation from climate scientist Professor Benjamin Horton of Nanyang Technological University, who was an author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 5th Assessment Report and a review editor for the 6th report, which was published earlier this year.
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Opting for Softer Infrastructure to Reduce Miami’s Coastal Flood Risk
October 28, 2021Over the past year, a clash over how best to protect Miami from future storm surges showed both the perils and possibilities of projects intended to reduce the risk of flooding in high-value areas.
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Why Social Equity and Racial Justice Must Be Built Into Development Process
October 14, 2021Real estate leaders have an important opportunity to translate their personal values and commitment to racial and social equity into their professional practice, according to panelists on the “Beyond the Building: Real Estate Strategies for the Social Equity Imperative” concurrent session at ULI’s Fall Meeting in Chicago.
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ESG Is at the Center of Strategic Concerns for the Real Estate Industry, Top Execs Say
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters are increasingly core concerns for the real estate industry, according to top industry executives speaking during the “ESG: The Strategic Perspective” session Wednesday at the Fall Meeting.