ESG investor survey results and testing Britain's homes for climate change
Anna Ward discusses the growing influence ESG is having on property investors with head of ESG research, Flora Harley, and how Britain's homes can weather climate change with Barratt's Oliver Novakovic.
29 April 2024
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Anna Ward, residential research, speaks to Barratt’s technical and innovation director, Oliver Novakovic, who is testing new technology at the Energy House 2.0 in Manchester on preparing homes for climate change.
She also talks to Knight Frank’s head of ESG research, Flora Harley, who has just carried out a survey of 45 pan-European investors on their approach to net zero, which reveals the growing importance of ESG in real estate investment decisions.
Rishi Sunak may have weakened a number of green commitments in the UK, but the property sector is pressing on with key net zero priorities.
From residential to commercial buildings, Britain’s built environment currently accounts for a quarter of the country’s carbon footprint.
Developers are exploring ways to build more energy efficient homes that can withstand the most extreme climates. Meanwhile, property investors are more concerned than ever about ESG due diligence, with a growing focus on how buildings are performing now rather than just understanding their future potential.
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