Dr. Sophie Taysom at the RICS Building Surveying Conference

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I was pleased to have had the opportunity to speak at the RICS Building Surveying Conference in London. Session Topic: Unlocking the Path to Net Zero My session, “Unlocking the Path to Net Zero: Strategies for Effective Integration of Sustainability,” will provide practical insights on achieving Net Zero in the built environment. Key Discussion Points:

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ESG in BTR: From strategy to practice on social considerations

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On the 17th of October, in partnership with Hannah Durden from CNZW, we’ll be discussing moving from strategy to practice on social considerations. We will discuss what addressing social considerations means for investors and businesses, at corporate and site level. The focus will be on practical steps that developers and asset owners can embed across their

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Key Principles of Effective Stakeholder Engagement

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I’ve seen the good and the bad of stakeholder engagement – from getting support and buy-in to heated exchanges that quickly turn nasty and result in reputational damage.  Having outlined 7 Benefits of Stakeholder Engagement, I want to turn attention to some key principles. Keep these principles in mind when developing and reviewing plans. A

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UKAA Webinar – ESG in BTR: From strategy to practice on environmental considerations

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I’m really pleased to be speaking alongside Hannah Durden from CNZW. We’ll be discussing moving from strategy to practice on the E of ESG in Build to Rent on 6 September 2023.  This is a webinar and it is open to members and non-members of the UK Apartments Association. It is free to attend. You

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ANNOUNCEMENT – Dr. Sophie Taysom Appointed Ambassador to Connected Places Catapult

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I am delighted to announce my appointment as an Ambassador to Connected Places Catapult—the UK’s leading accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership. Strengthening Innovation in Cities & Infrastructure As part of the Catapult’s newly formed Affiliates Network, I will contribute to advancing innovation ecosystems across business, government, and academia. The network is designed to

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Considering ESG in Construction

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 Today I had the opportunity to lead a discussion on Considering ESG in Construction alongside Hannah Durden. It was for the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry and open to all. I’ll update as soon as they post the recording on their website. The aim was to make sense of ESG in construction, outline new and emerging

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Event roundup – How to avoid greenwashing in real estate

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Last week I had the opportunity to discuss how to avoid greenwashing in real estate. On the panel was: Jessica Pilz, Global Head of ESG, Fiera Real Estate, Katie Whipp, Head of Innovation & Strategy at Trustek and  Iona Silverman, Partner at Freeths LLP.  The event was moderated by Alex Dunn, Research Manager at the Cromwell

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Impact-led innovation: investors’ friend or foe?

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 Last week I had the opportunity to take part in a panel discussion at Connected Places Catapult. The topic of discussion was ‘Impact-led innovation: investor’s friend or foe?’ The discussion was facilitated by  Yusuf Chadun, the Catapult’s SME Investor Relations Manager. The other panelists were Arnold du Toit, Co-Founder and CEO WeSprint, and Rajiv Tanna,

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