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Updates and announcements from Keyah Consulting. This includes new client engagements, speaking appearances, media coverage, published articles, and commentary on developments in sustainable real estate, climate risk and link to this, asset valuations and insurance, and ESG regulation. Follow this section to stay up to date with Dr Sophie Taysom’s work across the UK and European markets.

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ESG in BTR: From strategy to practice on social considerations

News, Sustainable Real Estate /

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

News, Sustainable Real Estate /

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

Health & the Built Environment, News /

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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Event roundup – How to avoid greenwashing in real estate

Data & AI, News, Sustainable Real Estate /

Last week I had the opportunity to discuss how to avoid greenwashing in real estate. On the panel was: The event was moderated by Alex Dunn, Research Manager at the Cromwell Property Group. It was sponsored by RE: Women and The Society of Property Researchers, and hosted by Freeths. It was a really rich discussion. I raised

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Impact-led innovation: investors’ friend or foe?

Health & the Built Environment, Innovation, News, Sustainable Real Estate /

 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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