How can the global real estate industry help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
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In episode 5 of Building to Zero, Brendan sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Sachs a world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, advisor to the United Nations, and global leader in sustainable development. Dr. Sachs discusses pathways for the real estate industry to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, shares thoughts on carbon offsets, and looks ahead to the Biden administration and what to expect in terms of climate policy. Dr. Sachs serves as the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he holds the rank of University Professor, the university’s highest academic rank. *This episode was filmed in October 2020, prior to the 2020 US Presidential Election
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