How smaller developers can steal a march on the path to net-zero carbon

Embracing sustainability makes sound business sense. Institutional capital is placing an ever-greater emphasis on environmental, social and governance credentials, and our house view is that there will be a meaningful “green premium” in yields for assets that score highly on these credentials. In addition, there will be significant benefits in terms of the planning process and tenant demand from residents who want to live in a sustainably developed property.

Amro has pledged to become a net-zero-carbon business by 2030. Being innovative and nimble by nature, there is an opportunity for SME developers like us to steal a march. However, the net-zero-carbon goal has to be achieved with fewer resources at our disposal than those available to the large, listed developers. The urgency of the climate change crisis means the spirit of shared endeavour has never been more critical.