Improving biodiversity in urban places is imperative as the climate-crisis intensifies
Environment
Pivoting to a low carbon world will mean supporting buildings with sustainable materials, and the cities they inhabit with clean energy, green infrastructure and transport. Creating resilience also requires cities to become robust in terms of food security and extreme weather events, as well as finding ways to efficiently manage resources. It is a race against time, and here we look at how real estate is responding.
With environmental credentials of increasing importance for occupiers and investors, we look at which global cities lead the way in their number and share of green certified offices
The cities with the most ambitious and innovative carbon-reduction plans to reach the UN’s goal of net zero by 2050
How some of the world’s most remote locations have reconnected their energy generation to align with a more sustainable future
Greener Agenda
A company’s real estate portfolio can play a major role in reaching emissions targets
Carbon Offsetting
Our expert guide for investors on balancing carbon emissions
The perfect fit for real estate
Hemp is increasingly being used as an eco-friendly building material
Demand for green building certification is increasing. We profile three of the leaders
Real estate’s road to net zero carbon
Tackling climate change should be at the top of everyone’s agenda
New Zealand tops food security index
The Savills Food Security Index measures how well a country provides sufficient, safe and nutritious food
Organisations around the world are setting the standard in environmental leadership
We are at a crucial moment in the evolution of sustainable businesses
Creating a consistent strategy to tackle climate change during the property lifecycle
The impact of water stress on four regions. Plus, what a secure supply means for development
Building a framework for a zero carbon future
Make smart decisions, set accurate targets and monitor the operational performance of buildings
The ABC of ESG
Why environmental, social and governance (ESG) is so important for real estate investment decisions
From technology to traditional cropping, how environmentally sustainable agriculture has an important role to play
As the population grows, we must change the way we grow and consume food
As with all things digital, the pace of change is rapid. Agriculture is no exception
Have cities entered an era of unprecedented physical and environmental risk? US$4.56 trillion of GDP is at stake
Natural resource – rural real-estate’s future
Is natural resource for the most realistic long-term picture of the rural real-estate market?
Seven resource-resilient cities
These cities gain an advantage from natural resources, such as minerals, water and energy
Six modern buildings are getting creative to meet environmental challenges
Property company Grosvenor has strong guiding principles behind their ‘Living cities’