The bumpy road to Net Zero
In our panel discussion on 21 May we’ll be talking about how the real estate sector can accelerate change while navigating the road to achieving net zero. In this article, Claire Petricca-Riding sets out the current state of play and the challenges ahead.
The bumpy road to Net Zero
There is no doubt that the road to achieving Net Zero by the legally required deadline of 2050 feels very long and uncertain at the moment.
But with a renewed focus, and encouragement from a climate-conscious government, we will get to our destination, providing a better environment for us and future generations.
We look at the findings from recent Office of Environmental Protection and Climate Change Committee reports, and more.
Are you up to speed with the new Biodiversity Net Gain framework?
The Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulatory framework went live on 12 February 2024. Whilst we have had biodiversity net gain principles in the NPPF since 2012, this is the first time this has become a mandatory legal requirement which will cover all planning applications over the next few years, save for those which are exempt. This new regime is to provide a national framework for a consistent approach in relation to how to develop BNG policies and how to approach planning applications and developments.
Environment and sustainability in the Real Estate sector
2023 was a record-breaking year for the planet, with many countries reporting their wettest and hottest year on record.
Consequently, the regulatory landscape is now shifting rapidly as governments across the world grapple with how to manage, mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. Businesses will ultimately bear the brunt of these changing times. Here’s what your company should prepare for.
What’s Now & What’s Next: Spring 2024
ESG is no longer a nice-to-have; now, for the first time ever, proving your business’ ethical impact is set to become a legal requirement.
In this third edition of our ‘What’s Now & What’s Next’ report, we explore some of the key ESG issues affecting companies across the globe, and how you can make sure your business – and its reputation – are protected.
