Our Vice President (Facilities), Mr. Sitanshu Singhdeo was invited to speak at a Panel Discussion during the FM & CRE World Leadership Summit held in Bengaluru. The topic of the conversation was ''Key Drivers for Sustainability & ESG Adoption in CRE & Facilities Management''.

Co-panellists were

1.Ms. Meher Fathima, Value Point KnowledgeWorks

2.Mr. Vijay Narasimhan, Associate Director-Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Services

3.Mr. Surendra Singh, Director-Facilities, Phone Pay

 

Key take aways from this panel discussion:

CRE & FM’s Role in Change: From reducing carbon footprints to creating inclusive, sustainable workplaces. Vijay shared insights on evolving regulations, policies, and the future trends shaping the industry.

• CSR’s Place in ESG: Meher emphasized aligning CSR with business strategy to drive social impact.
• Diversity in ESG: Surendra highlighted initiatives for inclusivity, focusing on all genders and physically challenged individuals, and touched on governance and reporting practices.
• Developer’s Perspective: Sitanshu delved into client expectations and the link between ESG-aligned real estate and asset valuation. We also discussed the surging demand for EV adoption in employee transportation and the corresponding infrastructure needs in CRE. This trend reflects organisations' focus on reducing Scope 3 emissions, a crucial aspect of their ESG commitments.
• Transparency & Greenwashing: We explored how organizations can uphold integrity in their ESG claims.

 

The discussion concluded with a critical takeaway: balancing the Triple Bottom Line - People, Planet, and Profit. Companies that get this balance right can scale, attract talent, and contribute positively to the environment.

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