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Real estate fund managers: How should you prepare for SDR and SFDR 2?
Real estate fund managers need to address the challenges presented by UK and EU disclosure regulations relating to sustainability: a dual regulatory horizon.
From July 2024 the UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime has been mandatory for UK-authorised funds for UK retail investors.
Since March 2021 the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) applies to any fund marketed to EU investors, including non‑EU funds. The SFDR regime is now being reviewed by the EU regulators - with the prospects of significant reforms: in particular, SFDR Article 6, 8 and 9 disclosure requirements being replaced by SFDR 2.0 product labels, expected to take effect in 2028 or onwards.
How should the managers strategically prepare for SDR and SFDR 2.0?
What are the key data and other expectations as well as, with SFDR 2.0, timelines?
How can compliance with the regulations, meeting investor expectations as well as other market drivers assist with:
attracting capital;
portfolio alignment and progressing with much needed transition “stranded to green” strategies; and
achieving positive social impact associated with the built environment in addition to delivering on financial returns?
Chairperson
James Hay, Principal Climate and Sustainability Advisor - Pinsent Masons
Speakers
Melville Rodrigues, Head of Real Estate Advisory - Apex Group
Chantal Beaudoin, Head of ESG - Knight Frank IM
1 Oct 2026
Heat Networks are coming: Are you ready?
Heat networks are moving from niche infrastructure to a core component of the UK’s heat decarbonisation strategy. With new regulations now in force – and more to come, including on technical standards and heat network zoning—the implications for real estate developers and operators are immediate and significant.
This session provides an overview of the key regulatory changes and explores what these mean in practice for real estate investors and owners. It will examine when heat networks are appropriate, how they can be integrated into new and existing developments, and the commercial, technical, legal and operational considerations that shape successful delivery.
Chairperson
Rob Wall, Assistant Director - Real Estate:UK
Speakers
Clare Masters, Head of Sustainability - Quintain
Mike Dagnall, Director, Sustainable Asset Services - JLL
Ben Rodgers, Head of Regeneration - L&G Asset Management
30 Sept 2026
Regionalisation in the commercial marketplace: Making the case for retrofit and decarbonisation
Retrofitting commercial buildings is critical to reducing energy use and carbon emissions, yet delivering viable projects remains complex. No two buildings, clients, or regions are the same, and a business case that works in London may not stack up in Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, or other regional markets. Local economics, regulations, asset values, and investor expectations all influence retrofit decisions.
This session explores how regional market dynamics shape retrofit strategies, from return-on-investment pressures to planning and compliance considerations. It will examine why decarbonisation measures particularly heat pumps can be essential but difficult to justify, depending on building typology and local conditions.
The panel brings together developers, asset owners, and building managers from across the UK to share candid perspectives and real-world examples. Gain practical insights into how retrofit and decarbonisation business cases are being tailored regionally, and how to make projects viable beyond a one-size-fits-all approach.
Chairperson
Chris Newman, Zero Carbon Design Manager - Mitsubishi Electric
Speakers
Alex Edwards, ESG Director - Bruntwood SciTech
Zoe Lamb, Head of Client Transition & Impact - Barclays
Mark Postill, Director - Atkins Realis
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