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Seven industry associations join forces to develop real estate carbon pricing strategy

Workplace Insight

Seven real estate industry associations have announced a new taskforce to develop a comprehensive carbon pricing strategy for the sector that takes a value chain perspective and enables pricing to be incorporated into investment decision making and accelerate its adoption.

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2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Office Design Is Ever-Evolving; Here Are 5 Trends For 2023

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Net zero buildings have been gaining popularity for a while but the number of real estate companies adopting the net zero approach could accelerate as the world continues to suffer the consequences of climate change. . Over 450 firms around the world have already pledged to finance the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. .

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European commercial real estate market stumbles in 2024

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Dreams of a swift recovery in Europe’s commercial real estate market have been dashed as the first quarter of 2024 witnessed a continued slump, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of decline. Experts warn that a swift recovery for the European commercial real estate market is unlikely.

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8 little-known benefits of employee assistance programs

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Personal finances. EAPs address general relocation needs as well, from moving company and real estate agent procurement to apartment finder services. Before we jump into the surprises, here are some common benefits of EAPs: Legal issues. Physical health and wellness. Education and academics. Home and family needs.

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Designing Human-Centric Workplaces Is Key To Hybrid Program Success

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Concurrently, an organization can uncover opportunities to optimize the corporate real estate portfolio and ensure that all corporate workplace locations are high-performing environments providing peak experiences with exceptional value. . The Human-Centric Workplace Must Respond to Evolving Needs.

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Landlords and occupiers don’t see eye to eye on the decarbonisation of European real estate

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Progress on the decarbonisation of real estate portfolios is being held back by a lack of understanding and collaboration between property owners and occupiers, according to a new report from the Urban Land Institute C Change programme.

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Investment in real estate upgrades stalls in face of economic and business challenges

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Research by ULI and PwC claims that nearly half of Europe’s real estate leaders are concerned about buildings becoming obsolete in the next five years in the face of long-term upheavals in demographics, climate change, technology and lifestyles. The industry is uncertain about when obsolescence will start to show in values.