In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Alma Cortés Selva of the BMO Climate Institute is joined by Michaela Neuberger, Executive Director of Affine Climate Solutions, and James Burrow, Director of Sustainable Finance at BMO, to explore the findings of the Banking on Buildings research. Drawing on more than 20 years of global data, the conversation examines the growing evidence that green and climate‑aligned buildings outperform conventional assets on financial returns, resilience, and credit risk.

The discussion unpacks the difference between “green” and “climate‑aligned” buildings, why energy efficiency, lower emissions, and climate resilience matter across the building lifecycle, and how simple, practical upgrades can deliver measurable benefits. The episode also looks at real‑world examples, such as green financing programs, and outlines what partnerships, policy alignment, and simple, scalable steps are needed to accelerate climate‑aligned real estate.

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In this previous episode of Sustainability Leaders, the BMO Climate Institute participates on a panel discussion about understanding physical climate risk resilience in real estate.

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