From Carbon to Resilience: Future-Proofing the Built Environment

Buildings contribute 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, making the built environment one of the most critical frontiers in the fight against climate change. But as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions grow more unpredictable, the urgency to decarbonize buildings has never been higher - not just to meet climate goals, but to safeguard operational continuity and long-term business resilience.

In this episode, Verdantix Research Director Claire Stephens and Senior Manager, Dayann Charles, unpack the critical intersection of building decarbonization and resilience, drawing on insights from the Verdantix Building Decarbonization Barometer report - a global study of 300 senior real estate, energy and sustainability executives globally, examining the rollout of decarbonization measures across their building portfolios - they explore why offices, retail spaces, and hospitals offer both a significant emissions challenge and a high-impact opportunity. We examine how strategic decarbonization can reduce risk exposure, enhance energy security, and what it truly takes to stay ahead in an era of tightening regulations and rising stakeholder expectations.

Key Learnings from this podcast:

• Gain insights into the complexities of building decarbonization, and the impact of evolving regulations and stakeholder expectations on your sustainability strategy.
• Discover a robust five-part framework addressing operational tactics, energy supply chain electrification, and prioritizing high-impact areas for action.
• Understand investment trends and the risks of inaction, and why failing to decarbonize is becoming a financial and reputational liability.
• Identify practical decarbonization steps to achieve your sustainability goals, leveraging "low-hanging fruit" for quick wins.
• Discover how assessing both financial materiality and impact materiality can transform risk management, inform strategic decisions, and support sustainable growth.

Read the full report here.