John Kenny, Executive VP, Realstar | UNCLE (Chair)

We hear from three experts on each of the key drivers of the net-zero agenda:
– Social
– Legislative
– Financial

What regulatory changes are causing the biggest challenge and how are these expected to tighten over the coming years?
How are investors now viewing net-zero and how will this impact the valuation and operation of assets over the next decade?
Will social attitudes (particularly of students) lead or follow the legislative agenda, and how will brands need to adapt to survive?

Panellists:

John Kenny, Executive VP, Realstar | UNCLE (Chair)
Olivia McCafferty, Associate Director, Red Brick Research
Charlie Brunyate, ESG & Climate Risk Advisor, Forvis
Robbie Epsom, EMEA Head of ESG at CBRE IM

How do we market the benefits of ethical choices while avoiding greenwashing? What can we learn from big brands about the challenges and benefits of building trust? How do consumers evaluate the benefits of social cachet vs the limits of affordability?

Sarah Canning, Co-Founder, The Property Marketing Strategists

The global Covid pandemic provided psychologists with the world’s largest real-life experiment in influencing collective behaviours. What can we learn from this experience, and from the fundamentals of modern behavioural science to help us effectively engage students in being part of the solution to achieving net-zero?

Dr Holly Wilcockson, Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University

We consider the case for introducing smart technologies into student accommodation buildings, including the outcomes, costs and return on investment.

Andrew Dutton, CEO, ASK4 Group

We explore some of the issues raised during the presentations:
– Does affordability trump ethical choices?
– How to avoid accusations of greenwashing?
– Is ‘all-inclusive’ ethically or financially sustainable?
– What role can technology play in solving these issues?

Panellists:

John Kenny, Executive VP, Realstar | UNCLE (Chair)
Sarah Canning, Co-Founder, The Property Marketing Strategists
Dr Holly Wilcockson, Centre for Behavioural Science, Sheffield Hallam University
Andrew Dutton, CEO, ASK4 Group

** Live student polling by Red Brick Research **

Catch up with colleagues, visit our Platinum sponsors and stretch your legs in the Orangery with a freshly brewed tea or coffee.

Leo Taylor, Yum Bug
Harriet Noy, Hazaar

An example of using Circular Economy principles to reduce embodied carbon, create an ‘alternative’ premium proposition, and still deliver an outstanding experience.

Andrew Drummond, Director, R H Partnership Architects

Nicholas Gill, CEO, David Phillips

Our panel of experts explore the current refurbishment practices across PBSA and discuss how different stakeholders can be engaged in more long-term thinking to significantly reduce impact on the environment.

Panellists:

Andrew Drummond, Director, R H Partnership Architects
Nicholas Gill, CEO, David Phillips
Ian Lane, Associate Director (Sustainable Operations), University of the Arts London
Angela Moran, Head of ESG, Silentnight

Enjoy high quality and sustainable bowl food service prepared freshly on-site. A range of healthy and more indulgent food and drink options will be available.

Food by Searcys©

Olena Rozvadovska, Founder, Voices Of Children (Ukraine)

What are the choices available to make the biggest contribution to decarbonization today? Which of these will last the course and which will be superseded by future retrofits? How should we balance the embodied carbon costs of new technologies vs the operational carbon savings they can offer? And why does so much thought need to go into the timing of investment decisions?

James Garner, Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics, Gleeds
Nicola Sharkey, UK Insights & Research Lead, Gleeds

Is there a sustainability argument for modular / off-site construction? Why haven’t ‘Modern Methods’ been more widely adopted, and what might be happening now to change this?
Insights into commercial considerations and stakeholder engagement, with some examples of where MMC has worked well.

Jamie Parr, Director & Founder, Better Delivery

James Garner, Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics, Gleeds
Nicola Sharkey, UK Insights & Research Lead, Gleeds
Jamie Parr, Director & Founder, Better Delivery

Our panel reflect on what the next stages of decarbonization of PBSA looks like, and how this will impact investment, development and operations over the next decade. They’ll discuss learnings from the day, share their takes, and respond to your questions.

Panellists:

John Kenny, Executive VP, Realstar | UNCLE (Chair)
Tom Rix, Managing Director – aparto & Operations at Hines Europe
Richard Brenner, European Operations Director, Yugo
Sue Churchill, Director, Church Lukas
Dan Smith, Co-Founder, Good Management Group

John Kenny, Executive VP, Realstar | UNCLE