"Policy stability and long-term vision from the government is needed to enable the real estate industry to make a smooth transition to a low-carbon economy"

"The rise of the climate emergency over the next few years is inevitable, catalysing the competitive interests of the global economy to adapt and get ahead, or else get left behind in the quagmire of climate-induced problems"

"For real estate investors, understanding the risks associated with climate change puts them in the best position to reap the potential rewards of a green portfolio"

"There is demand for sustainable buildings in both the residential and commercial sectors, but the impact on pricing is still being debated"

"To reduce carbon emissions, interventions have to be made in the construction, operation and demolition of buildings"

"There are two key areas for all real estate sectors to focus on when it comes to managing their operational carbon"

"The emissions of residential property could be halved if all properties were upgraded through improvements to their current estimated EPC potential"

"How much carbon is emitted during construction and how carbon-efficient the building is when completed are the determining factors for all new developments"