REALPAC Low Carbon Fundamentals Course 

The low-carbon economy is growing exponentially, and real estate represents a key area of opportunity. Understanding the ins and outs of a low-carbon future as it relates to the real estate sector will be the difference between getting ahead or being left behind. 

Created specifically for real estate professionals across development, investment, asset management and corporate functions, the course will provide a practical understanding of low-carbon concepts.   

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Benefits

Canadian Focused!

This first-of-its-kind course was developed specifically for Canada’s real estate professionals, by Canadian real estate professionals who understand the realities of the industry – and the roles in the greater building sector. 

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Demand is high! 

According to Price Waterhouse Cooper’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2023 industry report, companies with a strong ESG track record will have a distinct advantage as expectations for addressing climate change continue to rise from both investors and tenants. 

Free of charge!

The course is free for everyone! The more effectively everyone within the industry works together, the more effectively the entire industry will be able to keep up with the demands and goals for low-carbon buildings. 

About the training

The course encompasses everything from the fundamentals of GHG accounting, asset and portfolio level standards to targets and pathways, as well as low-carbon technologies, transition plans, reporting and 3rd party verification.  

You will hear from experts across the Canadian commercial real estate sector who will use real-world best practices and provide practical takeaways for attendees.  

If you are a commercial real estate professional, you will leave this course better prepared to discuss details, understand assets and invest in the opportunities and technologies that are becoming part of the new standard of operations in low-carbon – not the exception.  

The REALPAC Low Carbon Fundamentals Course is conducted by the Real Property Association of Canada (REALPAC), the national industry association dedicated to advancing the long-term vitality of Canada’s real property sector. REALPAC members include publicly traded real estate companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs), pension funds, private companies, fund managers, asset managers, developers, government real estate agencies, lenders, investment dealers, brokerages, consultants/data providers, large general contractors, and international members. 

Together, REALPAC members represent all asset classes in Canada – office, retail, industrial, apartment, hotel, seniors residential – from coast, to coast, to coast. 

Your instructors will be: 

  • Jamie Gray-Donald, SVP, Sustainability & EHS (QuadReal) 
  • Ridhima Nayyar, AVP, Sustainability (RioCan) 
  • Darryl Neate, VP, ESG (REALPAC) 

Low Carbon Fundamentals Course for building owners and real estate professionals

Closed
7 hours
In-person event
Vancouver - February 7, 2024, 9 am PT to 4 pm (PST)

The Low Carbon Fundamentals Course tailored for building owners and real estate professionals across development, investment, asset management and corporate roles, will provide participants with a practical understanding of low-carbon concepts. This course addresses GHG accounting, asset and portfolio level standards, targets and pathways, low-carbon technologies and transition plans, reporting and 3rd-party verification.     

Professions: Commercial real estate professionals, Building owners, Developers, Asset managers
Languages: English

Low Carbon Fundamentals Course for building owners and real estate professionals

Closed
7 hours
In-person event
Calgary - March 6, 2024, 9 am MT to 4 pm (MST)

The Low Carbon Fundamentals Course tailored for building owners and real estate professionals across development, investment, asset management and corporate roles, will provide participants with a practical understanding of low-carbon concepts. This course addresses GHG accounting, asset and portfolio level standards, targets and pathways, low-carbon technologies and transition plans, reporting and 3rd-party verification.     

Professions: Commercial real estate professionals, Building owners, Developers, Asset managers
Languages: English

REALPAC Low Carbon Fundamentals Course – Toronto 

Closed
7 hours
In-person event
Vantage Venues, Toronto - March 22, 2024, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)

The transition towards low carbon real estate assets and portfolios is gaining considerable momentum. It is a new and challenging space that executives from across a range of real estate functions need to understand.  

The course will feature experts from across the Canadian commercial real estate and real-world case studies to foster a collaborative learning environment and practical takeaways for attendees. 

The course is designed for professionals across development, investment, asset management and corporate functions. Participation in this program is limited to individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada according to the relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or individual who has been granted status as a refugee. 

COURSE INSTRUCTORS: 

  • Jamie Gray-Donald, SVP, Sustainability & EHS (QuadReal) 
  • Ridhima Nayyar, AVP, Sustainability (RioCan) 
  • Darryl Neate, VP, ESG (REALPAC) 
Professions: Commercial real estate professionals
Languages: English