As the real estate sector advances towards a low-carbon future, transition planning is fast becoming an essential part of business strategy. This one-hour AREF webinar explored what credible transition plans look like, how they differ from traditional net zero strategies, and the opportunities they unlock — including access to emerging transition finance.
Chaired by Andrea Carpenter, Director of Diversity Talks Real Estate, the session featured expert insights from Suzy Glass, Co-CEO of BRAE, Stephanie McMahon, Director at SMCI, Chinyelu Oranefo, Managing Director, Sustainability Advisory Real Estate and Housing at Lloyds Banking Group, and Sam Carson, Head of Sustainability, Valuations and Advisory Services at CBRE UK and member of AREF’s ESG & Impact Investing Committee.
Speakers discussed the importance of credible, board-led transition plans as a cornerstone of corporate resilience, highlighting how they help real estate organisations navigate policy shifts, attract investment, and align with finance sector expectations. The panel also explored the difference between green and transition finance, the emerging guidance from the Loan Market Association, and the forthcoming real estate-specific framework being developed to translate the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) guidance for the sector.
Key takeaways included:
- Transition plans act as a strategic wrapper, connecting asset-level actions to corporate strategy and governance.
- Real estate must prepare for increased scrutiny from lenders and investors as transition plans become integral to accessing finance.
- Collaboration across value chains and innovation within organisations will be essential to accelerate change.
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