Powering On: New York Climate Week Signals a Renewed Commitment to Real Assets and Decarbonization

by Alexandra Faciu

Montréal, Canada

A few weeks ago, New York City was the place where people from all over the world came together to talk about global issues, climate and sustainability. Heads of state, industry leaders, and sustainability advocates gathered for the United Nations General Assembly and the 17th edition of New York Climate Week. This year’s theme, “Power On”, was more than just a slogan. It was a call to action that showed the growing support for clean energy, climate finance, technology and green jobs.

My primary objective in attending this landmark event was to engage in conversations surrounding the built environment, while also paying close attention to emerging trends that could potentially accelerate decarbonization in our industry. As a sustainable asset and portfolio management professional, my primary focus is on identifying optimal strategies for retrofitting existing assets and developing new sustainable buildings, both strategies designed to achieve net zero …