The conversation around Just Transition in UK real estate is gathering real pace. Following the successful delivery of three articles exploring what a Just Transition means for the sector (see here), and on the back of a well-attended roundtable hosted in partnership with Lloyds Corporate & Institutional - which brought together investors, asset owners, NGOs and industry bodies to explore how real estate can leverage the opportunities of the transition to net zero - one message came through clearly: the industry understands the principles, but is hungry for proof points.
That is exactly what we intend to provide. We are producing a fourth article in the series dedicated to case studies - real examples that show what a Just Transition looks like in practice, across different asset types, geographies and investment strategies.
We would be delighted to receive contributions from AREF members that fit any of the following:
- Retrofit projects where decarbonisation has delivered measurable social benefit alongside financial returns
- Place-based regeneration where Just Transition principles have shaped the investment thesis
- Supply chain or procurement decisions that have created local employment or skills opportunities
- Community energy or shared infrastructure models embedded within a real estate portfolio
- Examples where Just Transition framing has influenced fund strategy or investor reporting
We also welcome case studies involving data centres where local communities have benefited - for example through subsidised energy provision or sustained local employment.
Cases can be contributed on a named or anonymised basis, and do not need to be fully documented - if you have something in progress or are unsure whether it qualifies, please do get in touch and we can discuss.
To submit a case study or find out more, please contact Rachel Portlock, Head of Research at [email protected].
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