Episode 35: Designing greener buildings and navigating banking’s net-zero backlash
From Sustainability Uncovered by edie.net
September 26, 2025 · 49 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the departure of banks from net-zero coalitions and highlights World Green Building Week 2025.
In Episode 35 of the Sustainability Uncovered podcast, we delve into why banks are leaving net-zero coalitions and recap on World Green Building Week 2025. Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter). Our expert guests this episode are: - Triodos Bank’s chief economist, Hans Stegeman - The Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) head of responsible business, Kaie Small-Warner. Sustainability Uncovered explores and recaps some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes. Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you! Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com
People in this episode
Hosts: Sarah George, Sidhi Mittal
Guests: Hans Stegeman, Kaie Small-Warner
Topics covered
- green buildings
- banking
- net-zero
- sustainability
- climate action
Keywords
- sustainability
- green buildings
- net-zero
- banking backlash
- climate action
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Triodos Bank, The Building Research Establishment
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