EPRA 1st Virtual Sustainability Summit
13.30 - 17.00 CET
Location: held virtually
Save the date for EPRA's Virtual Sustainability Summit, 2020 edition.
Join us virtually for an insightful afternoon and watch a series of online sessions dedicated to ESG in real estate.
We will explore together the sustainability challenges of the industry amid the current global outlook.
OPENING SESSION
Guest speaker Jonathon Porritt - Sustainability Campaigner and Writer
interviewed by Anya Sitaram (Communications professional and documentary producer)
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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Session 1 - 13.35 – 14.20 CET
Jonathon Porritt - Guest speaker
13.30 – 13.35 Opening remarks by Louise Ellison, EPRA Sustainability Committee Chairwoman
Keynote interview with Jonathon Porrit, led by Anya Sitaram
Is recovery from the Covid-19 crisis our last chance to rethink our economic development model, to finally transition to a low carbon economy and respond to the challenges posed by climate change?
Session 2 - 14.30 – 15.00 CET
Keynote interview with Stefan Moser, Head of Unit ‘Energy Efficiency: Buildings and Products’, European Commission, led by Anya Sitaram
Macro-economic climate: opportunity or threat?
The Renovation Wave as key priority of the European Green Deal & Recovery plan for the EU: what are the implications for listed real estate?
Session 3 - 15.10 – 15.55 CET
Panel discussion
Is the investment community doing its part in the climate crisis? Are real estate focused specialist investors demonstrating enough commitment to sustainability?
Moderator: Agathe Bolli, Sustainability & Communications Manager, PSP Swiss Property
Panellists:
- Olivier Elamine, CEO, alstria office
- Louise Ellison, Group Head of Sustainability, Hammerson
- Jan Willem Van Kranenburg, Senior REIT Analyst, Cohen & Steers
- Etienne Cadestin, Founder and Global CEO, Longevity Partners
Session 4 - 16.05 – 16.50 CET
Panel discussion
How is the listed real estate sector responding to important social challenges of our time? How will ESG evolve in terms of landlord-tenant relationships, property wellbeing strategies, attention to societal needs, especially in light of the current ongoing pandemic?
Moderator: Matthew Ulterino, Property Project Coordinator, UNEP FI
Panellists:
- Janine Cole, Director of Sustainability and Community, Great Portland Estates
- Daphne Millet, CSR Director, Icade
- Clément Jeannin, Group Director of CSR, URW
16.50 – 17.00 Closing remarks: Hassan Sabir, Director of Finance and Sustainability, EPRA