This session will explore how sustainability, circular economy principles, and business performance can be effectively aligned in the building and real estate sectors. Our panel of industry leaders will share practical insights on low-carbon development, indoor air quality, materials innovation, and the critical role of retrofitting existing building stock in China's decarbonization journey.
From sustainable real estate investment and healthy buildings to circular materials and data-driven building performance, the discussion will highlight concrete solutions, market challenges, and opportunities for scaling impact while maintaining profitability.
Moderator:
Emmanuel Delplanque, CEO of Be-Cause, BenCham ESG IPG Co-Leader
Panelists:
Hortense Hallé-Yang, Head of Sustainability, White Peak Real Estate Investment
- Sustainable and low-carbon residential development in China
- ESG strategy, GRESB reporting, and performance measurement
- Biodiversity integration and nature-based solutions in urban projects
- Balancing real estate profitability with sustainability outcomes
Pierre Buxeda, General Manager / CEO, Aldes China
- Indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation solutions
- Energy efficiency and building performance optimization
- Healthy buildings and post-pandemic occupant well-being
- Strategic development of energy-efficient technologies in China
Shelley Shen, Chief Impact Officer, Saint-Gobain Asia
- Circular economy and sustainable building materials
- ESG strategy and corporate impact leadership in Asia
- Materials innovation and waste reduction at scale
- Advancing circular business models in the construction sector
Yann Defrance, Co-founder & CEO, BAARCH
- Building decarbonization and energy efficiency strategies
- Retrofitting existing buildings to reduce embodied carbon
- Whole-life carbon assessment and performance analytics
- Policy, incentives, and behavioral aspects of low-carbon buildings in China
We will send the online meeting link 2 days in advance.
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