Join Rachel Norris and Mark Middleton from Lockton in this episode as we delve into how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are reshaping the real estate and insurance industries. Our discussion uncovers the complex interplay between managing property risks and evolving insurance policies amidst increasing climate-related challenges.   Guest Introductions:   Rachel Norris has been at the forefront of Lockton for nearly two decades, advancing from a UK-centric role...

There is a far, far better world. But it has to be seen to be believed. Join us on a pioneering journey with Jonathan Smales, founder and CEO of Human Nature, as he unveils his transformative vision for eco-conscious communities. Explore the philosophy behind Human Nature's mission to revolutionise urban landscapes through groundbreaking partnerships, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable development. Human Nature and its partners are at the forefront of urban sustainability, actively...

Tyler Goodwin, CEO and founder of Seaforth Land, unveils the nuances of modern real estate development. In this insightful discussion, Tyler shares his experiences in revitalising iconic buildings, emphasising the integration of sustainable materials and designs. Discover how the cultural shift toward environmental appreciation is influencing the aesthetics and functionality of commercial spaces. Learn about the challenges and strategies of adapting historical properties to meet the...

Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Professor Dr. Sven Bienert, a leading authority on climate change solutions in real estate from the University of Regensburg. This episode dives into Dr. Bienert's pioneering work, including the development of the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM), which equips the industry with essential tools for managing climate risks. Discover the critical role of standardised climate risk assessments and how the CRREM initiative is helping to set...

Join us for a new episode of ESG in Property Podcast with Mark Stubbs, a seasoned partner at Browne Jacobson Law Firm, as we unlock key contractual, reputational and financial risks of ESG for real estate companies. Mark draws on his experience in construction and engineering law to offer advice on sustainability and digitalisation in real estate, and we discuss social mobility in legal careers, highlighting Browne Jacobson's commitment to equality. We examine the UK's Environment Act...

Season 2, Episode 6 – with Ben Stansfield, Lawyer Gowling WLG Join us in a thought-provoking episode of the ESG and Property Podcast, where we dive deep into the transformative world of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy and its impact on real estate development. In this episode, sustainability lawyer Ben Stansfield from Gowlings shares his wealth of experience in environmental law and sustainability, and how these fields are becoming integral to shaping the future of property...

Season 2, Episode 5 – with Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School: Join us on the ESG and Property Podcast as we engage with the brilliant Professor Alex Edmans to unravel the synergy between purpose and profit in the corporate world. With a remarkable educational background blending the arts and sciences, Alex brings a fresh perspective to the finance and ESG conversation. He shares his transition from investment banking to academia, spotlighting the undervalued power...

Season 2, Episode 5 – with Johan du Plessis, founder and CEO tepeo: Listen in as we reconnect with Johan du Plessis, founder and CEO of tepeo, a true pioneer reshaping the landscape of home heating with zero emission boilers (ZEB). In this conversation, Johan shares his remarkable journey from oil and gas to the forefront of renewable energy, bringing to life a revolutionary high-density thermal storage device. We explore the evolution of this eco-friendly technology from its certification...

Season 2, Episode 4 – with Michelle de Havilland & Punit Thacker, Black Gate & Fracxn Michelle de Havilland: Michelle de Havilland, founded Black Gate in June 2016, a consultancy offering marketing advice and brokerage services tailored to clients seeking global real estate acquisitions and sales with a keen eye on commercial viability. Michelle's professional journey commenced as a Management Consultant, leading groundbreaking research into the impact of wireless technology on...

Season 2, Episode 3 – with Edward Glass, Senior Associate at Forsters LLC Welcome to a fascinating conversation with Edward Glass, from Forsters, as we dive into minimum energy efficiency standards, energy performance certificates, green lease clauses and data sharing between tenants and landlords. Edward Glass: Edward Glass is a Senior Associate in Forsters Commercial Real Estate team. He has experience in a broad range of commercial property work, including acquisitions/ disposals,...

Welcome to a fascinating conversation with Evan Benway, from Moodsonic, as we explore the power of biophilic soundscapes in shaping the future of workspaces. Evan Benway Growing up as the child of a classical pianist and a cellist, Evan Benway developed a keen interest in sound from an early age. His career path led him to the tech industry in California, where he experienced first-hand the struggle of concentrating in a large open-plan office. Realising the need for a better solution, Evan...

Season 2, Episode 1 - "Foresight, Innovation & Sustainability: How to use the future to craft a leading business strategy” with Suzy Jones from Urban Splash. Suzy Jones is the Director of the Future at Urban Splash, an award-winning regeneration and property company. She is responsible for using foresight and innovation to help the company tackle the challenges of future development. A bit about Suzy: Suzy started her unorthodox route into property, by studying visual anthropology and...

Episode 34 - "The Race to Net Zero: How property can win financially & environmentally through zero capital solar energy installations” with Scott Burrows from Eden Sustainable.  A bit about Eden Sustainable:  Eden Sustainable are solar rooftop experts providing market leading solutions to save your organisation money and carbon. Providing zero capital solutions reducing your electricity rates by up to 35%. Eden Sustainable is one of the UK’s leading specialists in commercial solar,...

Episode 33 - "Grey to Green: How urban farming is transforming real estate; & how you can benefit." with Hamish Grant from Square Mile Farms.  Hamish is the Chief Growth Officer from Square Mile Farms - who empower healthier and more sustainable lives through vertical farm installations in offices and urban environments. A bit about Square Mile Farms:  We create beautiful spaces that enrich the lives of city dwellers, providing them the incredible physical and mental wellbeing benefits...

Episode 32 - "Decarbonising Structures: How to reuse structural building materials to save the money & carbon." with Gary Elliott from Elliott Wood Partnership. Engineering a better society Gary is the Co-Founder and CEO of Elliott Wood Partnership Limited Structural and Civil Engineers and today we extract Gary's innovative ideas, advice and recommendations on how to deliver highly sustainable, healthy and future proof buildings. At Elliott Wood we know that how you live, work and...

Episode 31 - "The Business Case for Biophilia: Maximising the financial, wellbeing & environmental impact in any building" with Oliver Heath from Oliver Heath Design.  Oliver's Bio  Oliver Heath is an Architectural and Interior Designer and his practice Oliver Heath Design are focused on delivering health and wellbeing in the built environment. As writers, thought leaders and designer practitioners they recognised global experts in Biophilic Design – enhancing human nature...

Episode 30 - "Making Buildings that Change Lives for the Better; Designing for feeling, place, the past & the future” with Guy Hollaway from Hollaway Studio  Guy is the Principal Partner at Hollaway Studio which is a practice that places people and feeling at the core of its philosophy of architecture. Both Guy and the practice are figureheads for architecture in the South-East of England; winning countless awards every single year which includes 7 RIBA Awards, he is the co-author of the...

Episode 28 - "It's not a desk, it's a destination: Enhancing the quality of work spaces through millenial age thinking" with Ben Cross from General Projects.  Ben is a fully qualified architect and is the Development Associate at General Projects; which is a contemporary real estate developer who design and deliver creative, inspiring and experiential buildings for an ambitious new generation. They recognise that to properly enrich end users’ experience, they must uniquely connect with...

Episode 27 - "Who Cares About the In-Between? Giving the Spaces In-Between Buildings a New Purpose " with Renee Searle & Jack Hosea from Threefold Architects.  Threefold Overview: We believe buildings need to do more for us. Help us be more productive, happier & inspired. We consider how people will move, think, behave & feel in & about our buildings. We partner with people who have a point of view & aspire to achieve remarkable designs. Founded by friends, we bring...

Episode 26 - "Community is the Cure: How Co-Living Transforms Lives and Creates Deep Rooted Community Connections" with Jermaine Browne  from re:shape. re:shape Overview: Delivering affordable, well-designed shared homes for middle earners in London’s most unaffordable areas. Cities are becoming increasingly unaffordable, local communities are being continuously displaced, and loneliness and mental health issues are on the rise. By living closer together, we believe that shared living can...

Episode 26 - "Where Design Meets Insight: How International Architects; HETA, enhance wellbeing through human centred design" with Namrata Krishna & Catherine Borse from HETA Architects.  HETA Architects Overview: As designers, our focus is on people and how we create better, more meaningful experiences for them. We do that through creative, holistic thinking, a deep knowledge base and an integrated design process. We consider each project using four different lenses to create a clear...

Episode 25 - "Commercial Strategy: How to Ensure Your Business, Projects & Customers Thrive in a Constantly Changing World" with Victoria Firth & Rhonda Curliss from Grey Lemon. Victoria & Rhonda are the co-founders of Grey Lemon; which specialises in cutting through the murky grey areas of business to create clear, robust and measurable commercial strategies that work. Whether you are launching a new business, undertaking leadership transition, developing a five-year plan for...

Episode 24 - "Designing for Children: Creating happy, healthy, inspiring education spaces" with Robyn Poulson from BDP. About Robyn Robyn is an Architect in BDP’s London studio, specialising in education projects. She was the Project Lead for the Centre for Creative Learning at Francis Holland School where she demonstrated a particular interest in creating spaces which encourage social learning beyond the syllabus. She is also involved in a number of schemes to broaden access to the...

Episode 23 - "Why Socio-Economic Balance is Key to Property Industry Success.......A Masterclass for SME's" with Jane Hollinshead from IJD Consulting.  This episode is an absolute masterclass in how to turn socio-economic disadvantage into an advantage for the property industry; delivered by one of the property industries leading experts - Jane Hollinshead. There is not much Jane has not done in the property industry, so it might be easiest to bullet point her remarkable career and expertise...