In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with sustainable real estate leader and podcaster Alex Edds about why the industry is stuck in reporting and compliance instead of real decarbonization projects. They dig into whether AI and software can actually drive emissions reductions or if they just make data collection cheaper, debate a real-world test comparing Cambio’s AI outputs to contractor bids, and unpack how corporate structures, regulation, and ESG teams slow down execution. Alex shares lessons from his time at JLL, Nuveen, and LaSalle, gives practical advice for proptechs selling into real estate, explains why the future of sustainability roles is shifting from strategy and reporting to hands-on implementation, and describes his new advisory work and podcast, The Future We Build. The key takeaway: real estate must move from talking and benchmarking to faster, asset-level project delivery if it wants to meaningfully decarbonize.
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The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future. Learn more and subscribe at lesstalkmoreaction.com.
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