“Implementing ESG into real estate contracts. A guide and toolkit for practitioners from a European perspective” is the collaborative work of 15 authors. Each chapter offers a different perspective: Chapter 1 looks at general aspects of ESG and implementing ESG into real estate contracts, Chapter 2 reviews the relevant considerations for specific contract types in real estate, and Chapter 3 dives into specific usage types of real estate. In this series of podcasts, Sabine Wieduwilt, the editor and co-author of the book, interviews the authors to get to know the personalities and areas of expertise and explore their unique points of view on ESG in real estate.

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This book provides an overview of how to reflect ESG topics and regulations in property contracts. It describes the general principles of ESG and ESG regulation for contract drafting and then reviews their implementation in specific types of contracts. In addition, the authors address specific issues relating to different types of property use such as office, retail, logistics, hospitality and data centers. The work focuses on the ESG EU standard so that the content can be transferred for the work in different EU countries. The book thus supports practitioners in compiling their personal toolkit for use in individual cases.

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Episode #9 – Talking to Tom Dalton – Chase perfection and catch excellence, or investment and asset management in Ireland

March 10, 2025

Europe: While ESG is ever evolving, we should not be afraid for the highest standards, even if we know we will only accomplish some of it. In the 9th episode of the series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Tom Dalton, who co-authored the chapters "Investment and ESG" and "Management agreements" of the book “Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts”. 

Episode #8 Talking to Peter Salostowitz: Needless to say, this is about logistics real estate … and a bit more about data

February 17, 2025

Europe: Where is the logistics real estate market heading? “As always, the all-decisive factor is money.” In the 8th episode of the series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Peter Salostowitz, author of “Logistics – ESG – location – infrastructure – adapted buildings,” which is a chapter in Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts. 

Episode #7 Talking to Jan Hellner: Hotel and student accommodation

February 17, 2025

Europe: “Well, I think it must be common sense that ESG is a goal that can only be achieved. ...” In the 7th episode of the series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Jan Hellner, author of the chapters “Hotel” and “Student Accommodation” for the book Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts.” Jan shares his journey into the hospitality industry and discusses key trends in hospitality, and how ESG is impacting development, investment and operations across the sector.

Episode #6 Talking to Jan Jakob Peelen – energy and renewables

February 10, 2025

Europe: Nowadays, a real estate project that doesn’t somehow include renewables is unthinkable. Essential in this is getting the contract structure right. In the 6th episode of our series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Jan Jakob Peelen, author of the chapter “Energy and renewables” of the book Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts.

Episode #5 – Talking to Piotr Staniszewski: From Dungeons and Dragons to data centers and construction / planning

February 3, 2025

Europe: How do you best resolve a complicated project? Maybe it’s as simple as to “step a little bit outside of your comfort zone and find out what lies there” and, most importantly, to “listen to our children.” In this fifth episode, we get to know Piotr and his views on ESG—specifically how to incorporate it into data centers and construction/planning.

Episode #4 – Talking to Raphael Thießen – brownfield development and the myth of land scarcity

January 27, 2025

Europe: Brownfield developments may be a more difficult development at first sight—so, is there an alternative to tackling these challenges when we look at the broader picture? Perhaps “… we need to change our process of thinking, and that is something we are still not yet doing.” In this fourth episode, we get to know Raphael and his views on ESG and specifically, brownfield development. Raphael shares with us why he finds his role in shaping brownfield developments such a good fit and what is important to consider for brownfield developments.

Episode #3 – Talking to Christel Dumont – data is the new oil

January 20, 2025

Europe: It is almost impossible to talk about ESG without mentioning the importance of data. Christel Dumont authored the chapter "How to deal with data?" in the book "Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts". In this third episode, we get to know Christel and her views on ESG, real estate and data.

Episode #2 – Talking to Björn Pfeiffer – real estate investment and ESG

January 20, 2025

Europe:  “ESG will play a key role in investment and asset management. Companies have their own ESG targets or targets from different regulations. So you can't not think about ESG when it comes to investing”. In the second episode of the series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Björn Pfeiffer, who co-authored the chapters "Investment and ESG" and "Management agreements" of the book “Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts”.

Episode #1 – Talking to Dr. Bertold Bär-Bouyssière – from the Rolling Stones to Competition Law

January 20, 2025

Europe: When thinking about ESG implementation, competition law does not immediately come to mind. However, on second thought, finding solutions for ESG requires collaboration. And for collaboration there are some things that may not be allowed based on competition restrictions. It may need a competition expert to find out what that is. In the first episode of the series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Dr. Bertold Bär-Bouyssière, a partner in Dentons Competition and Antitrust practice in Brussels, who authored the chapter on “Sustainability and competition law in real estate contracts” in the book “Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts”.