In this episode, Ayla Dinçay, Buildings Lead at the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) joins Head of ESG and host, Snigdha Jain to explore the upcoming SBTi guidance that will support the building sector to develop and succeed in ambitious and appropriate science-based targets.

The discussion covers Ayla's unique journey into ESG, the impact of the SBTi’s corporate net zero standard, their role in validating targets, plus the increasingly collaborative efforts needed across the value chain to decarbonise the real estate industry. The challenges of Scope 3 emissions, significance of addressing embodied carbon and innovative strategies for operational emissions reduction are also covered – with a balance between business growth and resultant emissions at the fore.