Zero-carbon strategies for real estate markets in emerging Asia: India case study (Property Research Trust)

Environmental sustainability has taken on increased global significance in recent years, with an increased focus on climate resilience and net-zero carbon (NZC) strategies. This is particularly relevant to the real estate industry as it seeks to future-proof real estate portfolios using effective climate risk management strategies. Environmental sustainability issues are equally applicable in both the developed and emerging real estate markets.

This report focuses on net-zero carbon strategies for real estate in India. We conducted interviews with leading players in India’s real estate industry. This enabled in-depth understanding and insight into the critical issues for achieving net-zero carbon in India and identified the most effective pathways forward for real estate. Many of the issues concerning India are equally relevant to other emerging markets in Asia, so this report should also appeal to a wider audience.

This study evaluates key barriers, challenges, and opportunities in the adoption of NZC and recommends strategies for the low-carbon transformation of India’s real estate sector.

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