CREtech Talks

Anja Kristina Köhler, Head of Sustainability at EDGE unveils the deep-rooted sustainability ethos driving EDGE's real estate development background, with the company's powerful mantra, "The world needs better buildings," and how it shapes their every endeavour. Anja, delves into the galvanizing processes employed by EDGE to ensure the delivery of high standards across their projects, unpacking the challenges faced in different geographical contexts, diverse social standards and community considerations.

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Michael Daschle, Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Brookfield Properties delves into the unique commitments and strategies of Brookfield Asset Management towards achieving net-zero carbon, uncovering the rationale behind their approach, how it translates into a sustainable return on investment and the innovative solutions deployed. Also highlighted is the pivotal role of tenant demand and satisfaction encompassing the crucial factors influencing decision-making.

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Ariel Shtarkman, Managing Partner of Undivided Ventures shares the driving factors behind Undivided Ventures' investment decisions shedding light on why they specifically choose to invest in Property Tech and Construct Tech solutions that pave the way to a sustainable future. Ariel expresses her thoughts on the pivotal role of technology in accelerating the transformation of the built environment, making it faster, smarter, and cleaner.

To all tech founders! Receive invaluable tips and guidance helping you to navigate the world of investment including tactics for pitching to venture firms secure support for your groundbreaking solutions.

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In this podcast episode, Joe Sumberg, Managing Partner at Galvanize Climate Solutions, delves into the company's sustainability mission and investment strategies. He highlights the role of real estate in decarbonization and introduces the innovative GOLD tool for identifying eco-friendly investment opportunities. 

Sumberg also offers insights on fostering sustainability in the real estate industry and mobilizing it for urgent change, given its significant carbon footprint. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in sustainable real estate investment and its pivotal role in combating climate change.

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Join us in this episode as Anand Srinivasan, an Executive at CoreLogic, delves into the world of real estate solutions. Discover their data-driven strategies for risk assessment and sustainability. Uncover insights into their mission-aligned approach, powered by cutting-edge technologies and analytics. 

From evaluating climate risks to molding robust real estate values, gain a comprehensive view of CoreLogic's vital role. Tune in for an illuminating discussion on the ecosystem's risks, effective risk management, and the convergence of data science with real estate's sustainable future.

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Juan Francisco Palacios, Visiting Assistant Professor at MIT Center for Real Estate delves into the profound relationship between buildings and their impact on human health and well-being. With the majority of our time spent indoors, the quality of the air we breathe and the comfort of the temperature we experience are directly shaped by building infrastructure. Juan highlights the historical oversight of buildings in the context of health conversations, shedding light on how this narrative is shifting through extensive research, data analysis, and growing customer demand for greener buildings. 

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Lauren Moss, Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer at Vornado Realty Trust highlights the visionary approach behind Vornado's ESG strategy, expanding upon key elements that drive their sustainable initiatives for carbon neutrality, waste diversion, water reduction, and the pivotal role of tenant engagement. Lauren unwraps Vornados’ Vision 2030 commitment to carbon neutrality with two pivotal topics: the collaborative journey between landlords and tenants in reducing emissions, and the optimization of energy consumption. 

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In this podcast episode, Joseph Allen, from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, shares his passion for sustainability and discusses the Harvard Healthy Buildings Program. He delves into the impact of "Sick Building Syndrome" on health.

Allen also provides insights from sustainable projects, offers advice to real estate professionals on crafting ESG and Healthy Building strategies, and explores the role of technology in addressing these issues. The episode calls for urgent action in the real estate industry to embrace sustainability, given its significant role in carbon emissions and our daily lives spent indoors. It's a must-listen for those interested in healthier, more sustainable buildings.

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Brian Swett, Americas East Leader of Arup shares the profound impact of Arup's consulting expertise through case studies on commercial owners, developers, and other stakeholders embarking on their journey to establish ESG strategies and embedding sustainability into their culture, setting the stage for long-term success. Brian discusses the intersection of the private sector and government in driving policies and regulations for climate change in the current market, alongside the forces shaping the sustainability agenda, and the challenges posed by global policies with operational and embodied carbon requirements. 

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Kunal Lunawat, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Ayga Ventures explores investing in the "bits" (software) and "atoms" (materials), recognizing the symbiotic relationship between the two. Explore the challenges of securing capital for hardware ventures and gain insights into the emerging category of capital that will shape the future of atoms-based innovation. Kunal also sheds light on the critical role of accessible energy in enhancing life expectancy and how this drives the urgent need to adopt a new approach that goes beyond decarbonizing the built world.

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