The Business Case for Climate Adaptation in Real Estate: Where Is the Payback?

This roundtable, co-hosted by APREA and EY Singapore, will convene a curated group of approximately 25–30 senior industry leaders to exchange perspectives on how climate adaptation is translating into tangible business outcomes across the real estate value chain—from asset-level performance through to investment and transaction dynamics.

We would be honoured to have you participate as a featured panellist, contributing to a focused discussion covering: The Business Case for Climate Adaptation in Real Estate: Where Is the Payback?

• Asset-level delivery and resilience payback (Esther An, CDL) – which adaptation measures are delivering quantifiable outcomes today—for example, improvements in resilience and asset performance (e.g. flood protection, heat resilience) translating into reduced downtime, lower operating costs, or stronger leasing performance; and for existing versus new developments, how decisions are being made on what is worth investing in, and whether tenant expectations (comfort, wellbeing, usability) are translating into real commercial value

• Investment, pricing and exit outcomes (Darren Teoh, Warburg Pincus) – how climate risks and adaptation are being factored into underwriting (capex, hold period, risk-adjusted returns), including who ultimately bears the cost of resilience investments; and whether this is reflected in real transactions—pricing differentials, buyer scrutiny, insurability constraints, and exit timelines—as well as early signals of market expectations

• Market reality and scaling the business case (Amandeep Bedi, EY CCASS) – where asset-level results and investment signals are not yet translating into a consistent, credible business case, and why this remains a challenge; and how organisations are strengthening the business case in practice—from better data and valuation approaches to clearer integration into investment and portfolio decision-making

This event is by invitation only. If you would like to attend, please email selina.wang@aprea.asia.

APREA’s Commitment to Sustainability in Our Events

APREA is committed to making our events more environmentally responsible. We work closely with our event partners, venues, and suppliers to embed sustainability into the way we plan and execute our gatherings across the region. Our goal is to continually reduce our environmental footprint and promote responsible practices across the real assets industry.

Our key sustainability measures in our events include:

Sourcing energy-efficient venues with green certifications or demonstrated sustainable operations.
Minimizing single-use plastics, including limiting or eliminating plastic water bottles in favor of refill stations or reusable alternatives.
Reducing printed materials and handouts.
Using recycled or sustainably sourced paper when printing is necessary.
Partnering with vendors and caterers who prioritize sustainable sourcing, local produce, and low-waste food practices.
Educating attendees on sustainability efforts at the event and encouraging participation in green practices.

Through these steps, we aim to make every APREA event a reflection of our broader commitment to a more responsible and resilient industry.