Investment, Sustainability
Unpacking Green Premium and Brown Discounting
The transition towards sustainable development has introduced two pivotal concepts in the real estate and investment sectors: green premium and...
Decarbonization, Policy
Carbon Accounting and Energy Efficiency
In the era of climate urgency, achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is a global imperative. While carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Decarbonization, Policy
Transforming China’s Built Environment
The Rapid Expansion of China’s Building Industry
China's building sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by the nation's economic...
Investment, Policy
Navigating Standards and Financing Mechanisms in China
Since the inaugural Chinese Design Standards for Civil Buildings in 1986, China's approach to energy efficiency and carbon emissions in...
Decarbonization, Investment, Policy
Rethinking Carbon Offsetting
The Imperative of Carbon ResponsibilityIn the face of escalating climate change, carbon offsetting emerges as a pivotal mechanism to neutralize...