CREtech Talks

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 an...

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 pr...

Stonly Blue , Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Third Sphere characterizes the core philosophy of Third Sphere, which focuses on supporting founders who transform theory into action going beyond altruism and embracing nuanced thinking to bring their amazing solutions into the world. Stonly delves into the influencing factors, that shape Third Sphere's investment decisions of why, what, and...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of sustainable and tech-driven investments with Micah Kotch , Partner at Blackhorn Ventures. We'll explore their investment thesis and strategy, focusing on the future of climate technology and the evolution of sustainable investments. Discover the pivotal role of green startups in the real estate industry and gain insights from Micah, a seas...

Martin Powell, Axa's Group Sustainability Director and editor of "The Climate City" book, delves into groundbreaking solutions for urban resilience amid climate change. Discover the pivotal role of technology in emission reduction and the far-reaching impact of our choices on the planet and infrastructure. Explore AXA's unwavering commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and t...

Join Anneli Tostar, CEO & Co-Founder, and Nicole Granath , Co-Founder of Tangible, as they discuss their professional journeys and why sustainability matters to them. Explore the vision behind the inception of the Tangible platform and how it addresses marketplace challenges. Their recent successful fundraising journey provides valuable lessons for fellow founders; OWN YOUR POWER.  As we all k...

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 in...

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 enviro...

Juliette Morgan , ESG Consultancy Director of Gensler delves deep into why the built environment should take responsibility for our impact on the planet. Juliette explores indigenous communities inspiring living in harmony with nature and reducing consumption. Despite the availability of solutions, the industry is being held back by challenges such as cost, supply chain, regulation, and testing. ...

Helen Chartier , Director of Urban Planning and Design of C40 discusses C40 cities collaboration between the largest cities, improving and accelerating their climate policies and action plans. There is an agreement on the emission of cities from buildings including transport and imported impacts, they know what they need to do but the key is how do we accelerate action and make it viable from an i...

Charlie Green , Co-Founder and President of The Office Group unveils the fascinating story of the construction of London's largest timber building,  exploring the driving factors behind this bold endeavor, from the carefully chosen materials to the profound positive impacts on the environment.  Gain valuable insights as he candidly shares the challenges faced during the process and the ingeni...

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 sh...

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 i...

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...

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 wi...

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 ove...

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...

Jared Della Valle, CEO of Alloy Development sheds light on the sustainability practices that have been weaved into the company’s design, development and advisory practice as well as how technology plays an increasingly important role in these sustainability initiatives within both Alloy and the broader real estate development and design industries.

Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive of UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) walks us through building sustainability, resilience in respect of climate change, making the ROI case for real estate companies to embrace sustainability, as well as sharing some highlights from the UKGBC’s Whole Life Carbon Roadmap. Julie also discusses her impending departure from the UKGBC, reflecting back on achievements, a...

Christian Weeks, CEO of enVerid Systems, walks us through how the company solves indoor air quality issues, the importance of having experienced climate tech investors and advisors on your cap table, as well as how the company gained traction in getting the real estate industry to embrace sustainability.

Peter Merrigan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Taurus Investment Holdings LLC, a real estate private equity firm with an active deal footprint spanning 30 global markets, shares the firm’s global view on ESG and its impact on dealflow, how the firm’s renewable energy investment strategy complements its multi-category real estate portfolio, as well as unpacks some of the philanthro...

Samantha Kempe, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer of IMMO sheds light on the company’s mission, discusses why retrofitting the UK’s building stock via the SFR market is so important, and shares IMMO’s unique approach to acquiring buildings, upgrading their energy efficiency and renting them out in the private market.

Carl Brooks, Global Head of ESG - Property Management at CBRE walks us through how technology is a key sustainability driving force, how CBRE is leveraging technology to reduce carbon emissions in buildings, discusses key takeaways and achievements in regards to CBRE’s own 2040 net-zero carbon emissions pledge, as well as the company’s recent accolade, having been recognized on the Dow Jones Susta...

Rao Mulpuri, CEO of View, Inc, discusses some of the measurable impacts that View provides both in terms of health and wellness as well as energy efficiency, how View is being used in the context of occupant experience, which markets the company is operating in and how it has achieved such impressive traction to date.

Sonu Panda, CEO of Prescriptive Data unpacks how Prescriptive Data, and its flagship Nantum OS product, acts as a catalyst for sustainable buildings and more profitable real estate operations, while outlining the company’s future roadmap.