RE Think with RE Tech

Featuring Emma Hughes, Sr. Director of Climate Risk Solutions at RE Tech Advisors, the conversation unpacks what a GHG inventory is, how emissions are categorized across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, and why emissions data has become increasingly important for investors, clients, employees, and regulators. Listeners gain insight into how carbon accounting supports risk management, capital planning, and long...

Featuring Christopher Naismith, CEO of Audette, and Chris Normandeau, Senior Technical Lead at RE Tech Advisors, the conversation breaks down the distinct roles each audit type plays and why sequencing matters. Listeners gain insight into how upstream desktop intelligence surfaces risk and opportunity earlier, while onsite audits provide the precision needed to move from strategy to execution. The...

In this episode of RE Think with RE Tech, we explore the launch of Strategy On-Demand, a new advisory‑first service from RE Tech Advisors designed to help organizations navigate regulatory complexity, prioritize sustainability strategy, and strengthen portfolio readiness without adding headcount. Katie Hanson, Vice President of Growth and Client Strategy at RE Tech Advisors, shares why the service...

Diana Lee (Director of Business Engagement, IMT), Brenna Walraven (Executive Strategic Advisor, RE Tech), and Lauren Baldwin (Director, SRC Team, RE Tech) discuss how green leases support shared accountability, improve access to energy and operational data, and help organizations move from sustainability goals to real portfolio action. Listeners will also learn about the newly released Green Lease...

In this episode of RE Think with RE Tech , we explore how intentional early-career development strengthens the future of sustainable real estate advisory. As regulatory demands grow and data-driven decision-making becomes central to portfolio performance, building the next generation of leaders is both a talent priority and a strategic investment. Two early-career RE Tech team members, Hailee Delg...

Featuring Shila Wattamwar, Vice President of Solutions & Services , this conversation examines how rising operating costs, evolving regulation, climate risk, and shifting expectations are influencing decision-making across portfolios. The episode connects directly to RE Tech Magazine, The Outlook Issue , which offers a forward-looking perspective on how informed, proactive strategies can support r...

Alex Herold, Director of Green Building Certifications, and Meg Mall, Senior Director of Sustainability Programs, explain how certifications and partnership programs work together to accelerate decarbonization and resilience across portfolios. They discuss the market shift toward more accessible certification models, the renewed momentum behind programs like ENERGY STAR and DOE Better Buildings, a...

In this episode of RE Think with RE Tech , part of the Solutions in Action mini series, we take a closer look at Reporting and Frameworks — the structures that turn performance data into meaningful proof of progress. Tema Goodspeed and Ryan Suen share how RE Tech helps clients strengthen reporting practices, align with leading sustainability standards, and turn technical results into strategic ins...

In this episode of RE Think with RE Tech , we continue the Solutions in Action mini-series — a closer look at RE Tech’s Strategic Solutions and how they help organizations turn complexity into clarity. The conversation focuses on Compliance and Risk & Resilience Management , exploring how proactive strategies help organizations stay ahead of regulation, anticipate climate risks, and safeguard long...

In this episode of RE Think with RE Tech , we kick off the Solutions in Action mini-series — a closer look at RE Tech’s Strategic Solutions and how they help organizations turn complexity into clarity. The conversation centers on Quality Data Management and Driving Building Performance , exploring how precise, high-quality data becomes the engine behind smarter strategies, measurable efficiency, a...

In this episode of RE Think with RE Tech, we sit down with Erin Richmond, newly appointed President of RE Tech Advisors. With over a decade of leadership inside the firm and a career rooted in real estate sustainability, Erin brings a unique perspective on what it means to grow with intention.  Listeners will hear how Erin’s early work shaped her approach to change in the built environment, why co...

In the premiere episode of RE Think with RE Tech , host Malcolm Drewery chats with Deb Cloutier , Founder of RE Tech Advisors, to explore how sustainability has evolved from a “nice-to-have” into a core business function shaping asset value, resilience, and performance. Deb shares the story behind RE Tech’s founding and the principles that still guide its work today. Together, they unpack how shif...