Energy positive buildings are a hot topic in the next wave in
Environmental, Social and Governance investing, in anticipation of
the EU directive which will require that all new projects built are
"nearly zero energy" as from December 31, 2020. A
successful green building project may involve much more than
construction design and include initial soil decontamination,
optimization of financial or fiscal incentives and creative
occupancy contracts. Getting input from Real Estate and
Environmental law experts will be key for investors and developers
to ensure that proper documentation and contractual undertakings
are in place, compliance with financing obligations and to protect
their investments in the long term.
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