Real Estate’s Decarbonization Code: The Importance of Enforcing Building Standards Building codes are crucial for reducing energy intensity and emissions in the construction sector, helping meet climate goals. However, inconsistent adoption, especially in developing regions, slows decarbonization efforts. In this article, Linde Kattenberg, a PhD Candidate in Finance at the School of Business and Economics,
Green Buildings: Premium Valuations and Lending Discounts Developing more energy-efficient buildings or retrofitting existing buildings is an essential strategy for reducing our environmental footprint. Owning or developing these buildings can also lead to higher valuation. A wide literature has discussed the presence of a so-called ‘green premium’, where commercial and residential buildings with higher energy-efficiency
A price on carbon for building emissions: the EU ETS2 regulation One commonly proposed solution to mitigate CO2 emissions is to put a price on carbon emissions. These prices could be implemented either through a tax on every unit of carbon emitted or in the form of a cap-and-trade scheme. In this article, Linde Kattenberg,
From Desks to Dwellings: Unlocking the Green Potential of Vacant Office Space Given the current challenging market environment with high-interest rates, lower demand, and an urge to mitigate climate risks, there are few options for office owners. In this article, Linde Kattenberg, a PhD Candidate in Finance at the School of Business and Economics, Maastricht
Sustainable Real Estate through Biodiversity Biodiversity protection is another important aspect in sustainability real estate. Moreover, it relates to climate risk management in a positive way. How does the connection look like and how important is it in the real estate industry? Why should investor pay closer attention to biodiversity? Linde Kattenberg, PhD Candidate at
Rising energy efficiency standards: A worldwide phenomenon A minimum energy label requirement is becoming the standard. What is happening across regions? What is the effect of regulation and how is the market responding? Do building owners financially gain or lose from the costs involved? Linde Kattenberg, PhD Candidate at Finance, School of Business and Economics,
Are green offices the future? The office remains an important meeting place for employees but faces considerable challenges from an evolving regulatory landscape and changing tenant preferences. Regulators are placing new and expensive demands on office owners to achieve higher energy efficiency standards. Office workers, particularly younger generations, are expressing a greater desire to work
Residential energy efficiency investment: what is the ROI? Energy efficiency investment in the residential sector is an important way to reduce the climate impact of buildings. This is the case because a large amount of energy is consumed in the residential sector, e.g., 21% in the US[1] and 27% in the EU[2]. In the light
