ESG: The Retrofit Playbook

Workshop-style interactive event aimed at asset managers, property developers and advisers seeking practical advice on how to meet carbon targets in existing buildings.

Attendees will hear from those actually doing and not just talking about sustainable retrofit. Guests will also have the opportunity to join a site tour of the Kensington Building.

Agenda

Welcome to the Kensington Building
Tom Smithers, property director, Ashby Capital

Introduction to the building
Creating a smart building with WSP

Retrofitting The Kensington Building
Nello Petrioli, technical director, WSP

Re-using existing frames
Working with planning authorities
Retrofitting and smart buildings

Turn your existing building into best-in-class
Ben Cross, development director, General Projects

Changing the mindset around retrofit
Can retrofit buildings be operationally exemplary
How can retrofit compete against new-build?

Design and decision making
Linda Thiel, director, White Arkitekter

How to design a retrofit project, and what you need to consider
How to deal with issues around planning
Which materials to re-use from the existing building

Reporting vs Reality
Luke Cross, director, Social and Imran Mubeen, director of treasury, Bromford Housing Group

How to execute and deliver ESG reporting
How to measure scopes and emissions from your supply chain
Demonstrating to funders that you are meeting KPIs

Economics, viability, and technical challenges
Basil Demeroutis, managing partner, FORE Partnership

Economics of retrofit
Which buildings should be retrofitted and are they viable?
What are the technical challenges of delivery?

Keeping heritage properties relevant
Andy Creamer, head of the service performance team, Grosvenor

Challenges of retrofitting heritage properties
Practicalities of delivery and what interventions are needed
How to execute projects whilst tenants are in situ

Working with tenants
Laura Ludlow, principal associate, Mills & Reeve

How to work with tenants on retrofitting your building
What happens if tenants oppose your plans?
Dealing with costs

Benefits of attending this event include:

• Form valuable connections with high-level attendees from across the property sector during networking breaks
• Gain industry knowledge from experts during the panel discussions and presentations, with plenty of opportunities to ask your own questions
• A copy of the attendee list before the event
• Breakfast and lunch are also included

This event is sponsored by Social and Mills & Reeve

Tickets cost £150+VAT. Book using the form below or alternatively please contact events@placetech.net to secure your place.