Dr Sophie Taysom

Dr Sophie Taysom is the founder and CEO of Keyah Consulting, a London-based climate and sustainability advisory firm specialising in real estate professional services. She holds a PhD, contributes regularly to the Financial Times Sustainable Views platform, and founded the Sustainable Real Estate LinkedIn group, now approaching 10,000 members. Her work focuses on climate risk, ESG regulation, and the intersection of insurance and asset valuation across UK and European markets.

The Pool - Sustainability and ESG across real estate

Introducing The Pool – Sustainability and ESG expertise when you need it

I’m excited to introduce The Pool – a collective of experts supporting clients across the real estate sector and its entire value chain with strategic, impactful sustainability and ESG advisory. What sets The Pool apart? We speak your language – in business and in English, French, Arabic, Italian, German, and Dutch. We ensure communication is

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Dr. Sophie Taysom Joins EIIS as Faculty Member for Business & Human Rights Program

I’m delighted to announce my appointment as a Faculty Member for the Business & Human Rights Certificate Program at the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability (EIIS). With a deep expertise in sustainability, ESG, and human rights, I will focus on:✔ Human rights in real assets – Ensuring responsible and ethical practices across the real

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Dr. Sophie Taysom at the RICS Building Surveying Conference

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

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

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

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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