In this episode, we sit down with Elena Alschuler, Head of Sustainability for the Americas at LaSalle. She acts as a central leader for sustainability and climate risk initiatives across all asset classes and investment products, collaborating closely with Portfolio Management, Transactions and Asset Management. 

Elena shares the business case behind sustainable real estate—how robust data, energy efficiency, and proactive climate-risk planning can enhance both asset value and environmental resilience. Listen in to learn about the evolving industry benchmarks that guide sustainability strategies, plus tangible ways investors can future-proof properties against climate shocks. Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned industry professional, this episode offers fresh perspectives on balancing profitability with sustainability.

Papers:

LaSalle, The Value of Green 2023

JLL, Demand for Sustainable Buildings 2023

Interview by Soala Ajienka | MArch, MSRED 2025

Director:  Denise DeLorey

Production by: Soala Ajienka

Music from ⁠⁠#Uppbeat⁠⁠: ⁠https://uppbeat.io/track/mark-july/dance-with-me?rt=uc-referral⁠

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