ESG: Getting Everyone on the Same Page

are sustainability and ESG and how do they fit into the incentive structures that shape the built environment?
Grey Lee. an Sustainability and ESG Specialist at S&P Global and instructor at Harvard, joins Most Podern as we dive into the critical differences between sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and how they impact our daily lives. We explore the role of ESG in the real estate industry-how it drives investment decisions, attracts tenants, and maximizes financial performance. Learn how ESG metrics help manage risks and quantify sustainability efforts, and why a just transition and adaptive reuse are key to future-proofing our built environment.
00:22 Defining Sustainability and ESG
05:51 Personal Experience and Evolution of Sustainability
18:16 Importance of Green Buildings for Tenants
21:53 Quantifying Sustainability and ESG
25:12 Understanding ESG and its Application
34:21 The Transformation of the Built Environment
37:47 Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions
39:54 Embodied Carbon and New Construction
42:58 Adaptive Reuse and Repurposing
46:56 The Role of Design and Finance
54:27 The Future of ESG and the Industry
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