Property Week’s ESG EDGE Conference goes beyond the acronyms to uncover the real forces shaping the property sector’s sustainable future. This is where assumptions are challenged, fresh ideas take shape, practical strategies are shared and strategies that deliver real world impact are created.
From evolving regulations and net zero roadmaps to social value and emerging market trends, ESG EDGE is a must attend event for forward thinking professionals determined to future-proof their business and stay ahead of the curve.
This one day conference will tackles the most pressing ESG challenges, with expert talks and discussions that go far beyond box ticking exercises to reveal how ESG initiatives can unlock value across the sector.
Take a look below at the 2025 conference agenda.
For programme enquiries please contact Allison.goucher@emap.com
Once positioned as a strategic differentiator, ESG is now facing scrutiny in the face of
economic headwinds and shifting political priorities. Has the momentum behind ESG
stalled—or is it simply evolving? This opening keynote will examine how the ESG
narrative is changing, and what that means for the future of UK real estate.
Net zero is no longer just a long-term ambition—it’s a near-term delivery challenge. In
this high-impact session, hear three rapid-fire presentations showcasing how actors
across the property sector are turning strategies into action and overcoming barriers to
decarbonisation across the built environment. From operational emissions to whole-life
carbon, discover what a net zero future will look like in practice.
In this session, leading voices from across the finance and property sectors unpack how green finance is reshaping lending decisions, asset valuations, and risk assessments. From green bonds to due diligence and stranded asset risk, we explore what stakeholders need to know to stay investable and competitive.
- Navigating the geopolitical and economic forces shaping investor expectations
- How ESG is influencing valuations, lending criteria, and insurance
- The rise of green bonds, ESG-linked loans, and sustainability-driven underwriting
- ESG due diligence and managing exposure to stranded asset risk
As ESG legislation tightens and disclosure frameworks become more complex, the
pressure on property stakeholders to keep pace is rising fast. This presentation unpacks
the latest regulatory shifts—from Biodiversity Net Gain and EPC rating requirements to
evolving UK and EU disclosure frameworks—and lays out a clear timeline of what’s
coming, what it means for compliance, and how to prepare.
With embodied carbon in focus and retrofit increasingly recognised as an essential part of the net zero puzzle, the challenge now lies in execution—how to deliver upgrades at scale, secure funding, and achieve meaningful returns. This session explores practical strategies for retrofitting existing stock, highlighting the financial models, partnerships, and delivery approaches driving momentum across the housing and commercial sectors.
- How to deliver retrofit programmes at scale across diverse asset types
- Innovative funding mechanisms and making the ROI stack up
- Lessons from real-world retrofit case studies—what worked, what didn’t
- Risk, regulation and readiness: understanding barriers to delivery
The real estate sector has historically lagged behind when it comes to adopting new technologies—but that’s starting to change. As the business case for digital tools grows stronger, so too does their role in delivering meaningful ESG outcomes. In this conversation, we explore how technology and AI are enabling smarter, faster ESG strategies—boosting transparency, driving efficiency, and helping to demonstrate measurable impact.
Moderated by: Katie Whipp
What does meaningful social value look like in the built environment—and how can it be measured, delivered, and scaled? In this rapid-fire session, three speakers share practical insights from residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects that are shaping stronger, more inclusive communities.
The world is a changing place. Businesses can either pre-empt those changes and reap the rewards or be left behind. The key is to embed ESG at the heart of business strategy, reframing it as a value creation tool. This session explores the pre-requisites to this approach, namely:
- A strong business case for action
- Viewing and practicing ESG as a catalyst for innovation and growth
- Material, achievable targets with a plan for execution
- Skills and capacity to drive ESG projects and programmes
Moderated by: Dr. Trevor Keeling
With rising public scrutiny and mounting climate risks, ESG initiatives have come under fire. No longer just a reporting issue- it’s now a reputational and financial imperative. In this candid conversation, our speakers unpack the risks of inaction, the resilience strategies leading firms are adopting, and how strong corporate governance is becoming a key differentiator in the race to stay relevant and compliant.
*Agenda is subject to change
If you are already a subscriber to Property Week , you are entitled to £100 off your ESG EDGE Conference ticket.
To secure your discount please contact: Cheryl Wood cheryl.wood@emap.com
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