In Canada, there’s a persistent disconnect between how buildings perform and how they’re valued. Decades of international evidence show that high-performing, sustainable buildings deliver better financial outcomes and lower operating risk, yet Canadian lending and appraisal practices haven’t caught up.
Join our expert panel of Michaela Neuberger (Affine Climate Solutions), Jamie Gray-Donald (Recursive Advisors), Philippe Hudon (Akonovia), and Dave Black (JLL) as they explore:
- How climate-aligned building metrics connect to underwriting and valuation
- Emerging Canadian initiatives, including the Banking on Buildings Program and Québec’s Sustainable Finance White Paper
- What standardized data and verification pathways mean for insurability and preferential financing
- Practical next steps for owners, lenders, appraisers, and policymakers