Episode #57: The Business Case for Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate

This week, Front & Center returns a few days early in honor of Earth Day. Special guest Deb Cloutier, Founder of RE Tech Advisors and Chief Sustainability Officer of Legence, joins host Uma Moriarity to share her expertise at the intersection of commercial real estate and sustainability. Deb and Uma discuss the importance of sustainability in real estate, not only from an ethical perspective, but also as a tool to mitigate risk and generate long-term value for stakeholders. “The Business Case for Sustainability in Commercial RealEstate” explores the strategic and financial rationale for sustainable practices in real estate while providing context about the current capital market and regulatory environment. Deb shares her insights working with commercial real estate owners and investors over her 30+ years of experience to demonstrate the tangible impact of sustainability on the real estate sector.