Sustainable Real Estate

"Sustainability is a very important topic in real estate markets. According to estimates from the United Nations, around 40% of global CO2 emissions originate in the real estate sector because people consume a lot of energy inside their homes. Policymakers and the industry have incentives to improve the energetic efficiency of the housing stock." -Francisco Amaral

Climate change is reshaping real estate investment. Rising temperatures, sea levels, and energy costs are forcing investors and policymakers to rethink housing markets and financial stability.

Ongoing research at UZH explores these risks and their implications for inequality and the banking sector.