David Cau, EY

David Cau David Cau, Director at EY Luxembourg, is leading the Sustainability service line. David and his team is providing extensive services covering various industries (Telecom, Finance, Real Estate, Manufacturing…) and services (Sustainability strategy and reporting, Green Bonds and Financing, ESG Strategy for PE and RE, assurance of sustainability reports or environmental certifications…). David has over 15 years of experience in providing diagnostics, audits, certifications and advice in sustainability, governance and corporate responsibility. David has extensive knowledge of CSR and environmental topics as AA 1000 certified auditor, ISO 14001 certified auditor, or European Water stewardship auditor, but he is also active in PE and RE sectors as BREEAM Accredited Professional, LEED Green Associate and Green Globe auditor.

Agenda

21 November - Day 2
09.30-10.20

Market developments, regulation, tax, technology: What keeps RE asset managers up at night?

An overview of what real estate experts consider game changers and hot topics. How do they prepare and adapt? How ensure stability in a changing environment?
10.50-11.35

Responsible decision-making: coupling sustainability and profitability

ESG is on the rise. ‘Green’, social and governance criteria increasingly influence strategy, investment decisions, reporting and marketing. How are asset managers integrating ESG in their internal processes? What are clients asking for? And what about profitability in this new paradigm?
11.35-12.25

It's all about the investor

Capital raising, structuring, distribution – how to reach and please the investor
14.00-14.10

Chairperson's introduction & Presentation of the REIF Study
14.50-15.30

Every pot has its lid - solutions for product developers

Specialising in property types: aged care facilities, student housing, residential property, co-working spaces, etc
16.00-16.45

Build, buy or borrow-Which operating model is the key to success over the next 10 years?

Which operating model is going to unlock the doors to a successful future?
Is your operating model robust enough to manage the transformation the RE industry is facing?
Hear different views on the market from various players.
16.45-17.15

PropTech, the new kid on the block

Blockchain, tokenisation, crypto: rethinking property ownership
17.15-17.45

Substance and oversight: moving targets requiring undivided attention

Interview Marco Zwick on CSSF 18/697 and 18/698.
Role and responsibility of governing bodies are evolving, management companies are bustling, while delegation and oversight remain centre stage
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