Real Estate & Built Environment Insights
The article highlights the increasing adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and sustainability practices in the real estate development and construction industry, driven by changing market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and the desire to mitigate risks and enhance value.
As global trade and security challenges continue to escalate as President Trump begins his second term, an insightful and compelling new book, The Courage to Continue, calls for a non-partisan approach to evaluate how businesses can effectively advance their environmental sustainability agendas and support America’s national security priorities. Authored by Alex Kruzel, founder of Chicago-based management consulting firm Telesto Strategy, the book prompts decision-makers across all industries and sectors with crucial questions and considerations for leaders to advance their corporate sustainability goals.
Being able to meet the ESG and sustainability needs of customers can be the difference between winning a bid and not for construction firms. This article explores how construction companies can level-up their commitment to ESG and cement their competitive edge with sustainability-minded customers.
In an increasingly volatile world, managing ESG risks across your supply chain can be the difference between maintaining business continuity and profitability and not. This article explores what you can do to address risks today.
As governments worldwide intensify efforts to combat climate change, new building efficiency and emissions regulations are reshaping the landscape for building materials manufacturers. This article explores the implications of these regulations for manufacturers, strategies to adapt, and the potential opportunities that lie ahead.
Embodied carbon and green building materials have become hot topics in the construction and real estate worlds. But what are they, and why do they matter for companies in the built environment?
Materiality assessments are growing in quantity but not always in quality. Telesto explains how you can avoid the pitfalls of meaningless materiality assessments and stick to best practice.
“Has Sustainability failed . . . ?”
A provocative and critical question that was raised in last week’s public launch of Alex Kruzel’s, CEO & Founder of Telesto Strategy, book The Courage to Continue at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Patrick Shewell, Director of Global Packaging Sustainability of Mondelez, provided the expert moderation to an at-capacity audience full of public and private sector leaders. Watch full discussion: Securing a Sustainable Future in a Polarized Era
Power Purchasing Agreements (PPAs) are an innovative way for companies to unlock Scope 2 emission reductions, but setting up a PPA is not always straightforward and requires careful up-front consideration.
Efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions regulations are reshaping the construction industry, requiring builders to navigate a complex landscape of compliance requirements while recognizing the long-term benefits of sustainability, including cost savings, market differentiation, and environmental stewardship.
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