Here's why real estate finance needs to build in sustainability

Jan 15, 2020

The "Bosco Verticale" (Vertical Forest) residential tower in the Porta Nuova district is seen in Milan, Italy, May 18, 2018

The Bosco Verticle (Vertical Forest) tower in Milan, Italy Image: REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

Daniele Pronestì

Head of Sustainable Investment and Innovation Strategy, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Real Estate

Giuseppe Pronestì

Senior Associate, Real Estate Portfolio and Transaction, UniCredit

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