Investor Insights: Financing Transition and Decarbonisation in Real Estate

Investor Insights: Financing Transition and Decarbonisation in Real Estate

25 August 2026 10:15 am - 11:00 am Financing The Carbon Revolution

The real estate sector, responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, faces significant challenges in its decarbonisation and transition planning efforts. This panel will discuss the crucial role of financing in transitioning the industry towards sustainability. The discussion will feature experts from the built environment, financiers, and investors who are key players in the transition. They will highlight successful case studies, discuss transition planning strategies, and stakeholder engagement to drive impactful change.

  • What are the financial incentives for adopting decarbonisation and transition planning strategies in real estate?
  • How can financing mechanisms such as green bonds and sustainability-linked loans support the decarbonisation of real estate assets?
  • What policy measures and market trends are driving the transition to a low-carbon built environment?
  • What are the main challenges and opportunities in financing the transition of the built environment to align with sustainability goals?

Chairperson

Toby Kwan Toby Kwan, Senior Manager, Sustainable Finance, The Carbon Trust

Speakers

Maria Dutton Maria Dutton, Consumer Finance Lead, Green Finance Institute
Sharon Maynard Sharon Maynard, Head of Sustainability, Skanska
Sylvie Sasaki Sylvie Sasaki, Sustainability Director - Private Markets, Aviva Investors