Sustainability

In this episode of the REIT Report special series, “Building Resilience,” Joanna Frank, Founder, CEO, and President of Center for Active Design, shares how focusing on health and wellness in the built environment builds resilience by focusing on the human impact of extreme weather events.

Forest management remains core, but the REIT is positioned to take full advantage of climate change solutions.

In this episode of the REIT Report special series, “Building Resilience,” Daniel Kaniewski, Managing Director, Public Sector at Marsh McLennan, discusses his experience in disaster response and efforts to capture the value of resilience investments for a broad group of stakeholders.

Dr. Jeremy Porter, head of climate implications research at First Street, shares how data supports real estate stakeholders in making informed decisions and adapt to more extreme weather events. 

Lauren Pesa of Deloitte highlights evolving U.S. and European climate disclosure rules and their implications for the real estate industry.

Leitsch stressed urgent need for companies to prepare for mandatory reporting and assurance requirements.

Main says sustainability remains a hot button issue this proxy season.

BXP, Hudson Pacific Properties, and Paramount Group were among the 2025 award winners.

In a rapidly evolving regulatory environment, Stacey McEvoy of Hogan Lovells emphasizes board-level alignment, compliance reviews, and a healthy skepticism toward AI tools.

Shane Shelley of Morrison Foerster discusses solar integration, IRS rulings, and the complexities of REIT joint ventures.