Earlier this month, Remit Consulting hosted its latest joint PAM/PM Forum, our regular gathering of property and asset professionals designed to explore practical challenges and emerging trends in real estate. This session focused on one of the sector’s most urgent priorities: delivering credible progress toward Net Zero.
A keynote from Emily Hamilton of Emily Hamilton Advisory, followed by breakout sessions and a group discussion, highlighted a market that is eager to move but constrained by policy uncertainty. Shifting regulations, particularly around EPCs, continue to complicate long-term investment planning. While many questioned the usefulness of EPCs as a core performance measure, there was broad agreement that they can still act as a useful trigger for conversations with investors and occupiers, provided they are paired with more meaningful operational data.
Data emerged as the standout theme of the morning. Attendees noted that ESG and energy data collection is increasingly embedded within property management activity, yet the industry still lacks consistent standards, clear ownership and reliable access to occupier information. Strengthening data governance and analytics capability was widely seen as essential for prioritising upgrades, validating interventions and tracking value over time.
Another strong message was the need for even deeper collaboration between PAMs and PMs. Strategy-setting, execution and reporting often sit in separate silos. Participants highlighted the need for clearer shared goals, earlier visibility of budgets, and a shift toward rewarding measurable outcomes rather than inputs.
Finally, the room emphasised the importance of scale and learning. Portfolio-level procurement, structured knowledge-sharing and a willingness to adapt as technologies evolve were all identified as key enablers for accelerating decarbonisation.
The consensus was clear. Better data, stronger alignment and proactive action can drive meaningful progress, even in the face of ongoing policy uncertainty.
Remit Consulting hosts its PAM and PM Forums to provide a practical space for open discussion, shared learning and informed debate across the sector. If you would like to attend a future forum, or explore any of the themes discussed in more detail, please contact Charlie Bolam at Remit Consulting via charlie.bolam@remitconsulting.com.