In this end-of-summer special, Turley’s Head of ESG, Snigdha Jain, sits down with SEGRO’s Sustainability Director, Gabriella Zepf, to unpack how the ‘Responsible SEGRO’ framework turns ambition into action – building on a 100 year ESG legacy and helping to chart the next century of success, delivering societal and environmental good. From cutting embodied carbon and implementing green leases to partnering with communities and more, we explore timber-led developments and what’s limiting their uptake in the UK, BREEAM Outstanding logistics exemplars in London, as well as the science-based pathway guiding SEGRO’s route to net zero.

In our Season 2 finale, host and Head of ESG at Turley, Snigdha Jain is joined by the team behind ‘Made for Me’ – a collaborative and award-winning initiative born from a vision for interconnected hubs for accessibility. In this special extended episode, Snigdha speaks with Jeff Nottage from Turley, Hannah Smart and Niamh Brady-Wright from Edge Urban Design, Natasha Reid from Matter Space Soul and Liane Hartley from Mend – and also welcomes inclusion and diversity architect, Toby Mildon to reflect on how we can influence change at scale within our cities. Together, this group of collaborators explore how we can reimagine cities to be truly equitable for all – and how Made for Me is meeting the moment on accessibility and inclusivity.

With MIPIM 2025 just around the corner, Turley’s delegates – Snigdha Jain (Head of ESG), Angela Reeve (Senior Director), Alex Christopher (Head of Planning London) and Andrew Bickerdike (Head of Planning North) – sit down to explore the key themes shaping their agendas at the world’s leading real estate event. From the impact of frameworks such as the NPPF, the forthcoming London Plan and Places for Everyone in Greater Manchester, to the increasing focus on social impact and the transition to net zero, the team highlights the emerging trends and opportunities that are set to define this year’s discussions.

Debbie Harvey, Associate Director of Sustainability and ESG, hosts Anna Krotova, co-author of the newly released book, ‘How to be a CSO’, and Sustainability Lead at Picnic Technologies.

They explore what it takes to be a successful Chief Sustainability Officer in today’s corporate world and discover how sustainability leaders can foster effective strategies within their organisations. Anna shares her journey into sustainability, discusses how the UK can learn from the EU’s advancements with the CSO role, and highlights how the book serves as essential guidance for those aiming to prioritise this role within their organisations.

Victoria Burrows, Strategic Partnerships & Insights at KOMPAS VC, joins Turley ESG Bites to explore how we can create better buildings. With a passion for environmentally conscious design, Victoria has approached this challenge from various angles through her career. Victoria reflects on her time as Director of Advancing Net Zero at the World Green Building Council (through which she first met our host Snigdha Jain) and her focus on demonstrating the value of sustainable initiatives. Now, in the venture capital space, Victoria supports investments that drive decarbonisation, efficiency and productivity, working with companies addressing the industry's most pressing challenges. This includes Vizcab, a lifecycle analysis tool driving a better understanding of embodied carbon, and Material Evolution, a manufacturer and innovator of an ultra-low-carbon cement – both showcasing innovative ways to make the low-carbon choice, easier. Listen now.

In this episode, Head of ESG and host, Snigdha Jain speaks with Senior Director, Chrysta Poppitt, Director, Alison Browne and Executive Chair, Dave Trimingham.

Following the release of our annual ESG report for 2022/23, we consider the impact the 2021-22 report had on actions and behaviours within the company. With discussions around how ESG initiatives at Turley influence our approach to people, places, planet and profit. We consider succession, ethics, wellbeing, our social value toolkit and even what ESG super power we’d like!

Head of ESG and host, Snigdha Jain welcomes Market Research Analyst, Lindsay Hart, to explore the statistics, studies and strategies behind Gender Mainstreaming.

Lindsay shares compelling insights from recent research demonstrating the significant returns of gender diversity in the workplace and highlights the benefits companies can expect. With discussions surrounding greater female representation continuing to evolve in the real estate sector and an increasing number of organisations recognising the importance of gender equity, Snigdha and Lindsay outline core principles and what successful implementation looks like in practical terms to support organisations striving for authentic engagement.

Following MIPIM 2024, Head of ESG and host, Snigdha Jain welcomes Planner, Ffion Middleton to share her unique experience as a MIPIM Challenger.

Together, Snighda and Ffion unpack the major ESG themes that captivated discussions at this year’s premier global real estate event in Cannes, identify the issues that demand greater focus and provide an inside view of how Turley is approaching these areas for clients and internal governance. Alongside the exploration of the ‘ESG elephants in the room’, Ffion reflects upon her journey to becoming a MIPIM Challenger and offers the key takeaways following her participation in the inaugural initiative, highlighting how areas including net zero, gender mainstreaming and productivity were addressed by the group of 15 young professionals, culminating in their compelling presentation on the Leaders’ Perspective Stage at MIPIM.

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.

For our first episode of season two, Head of ESG and host, Snigdha Jain is joined by guest, Donna Rourke, Head of ESG and Sustainability at BNP Paribas Real Estate.

Together, they explore the collaborative strategies shaping the future of ESG in real estate, driving innovative paths forward in the sector. Snigdha and Donna shine a spotlight on the industry's ongoing endeavours to address both current and emerging initiatives aimed at minimising impact on people, place and the planet. Donna provides her perspective and expertise from BNP Paribas Real Estate, part of the BNP Paribas Group, who has been Committed to an ESG agenda for over 15 years and offer a comprehensive range of services that span the entire real estate lifecycle, with a presence spanning over 30 countries.