Episode 12: Policy's Role in the Fight Against Climate Change

In a very special edition of Building to Zero, Brendan speaks with U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), who dials-in from his office at the Capitol Building to discuss climate change policy and the real estate industry. The Senator shares thoughts on carbon taxes for buildings and what he describes as the real estate industry's equivalent of "Cash for Clunkers." He also shares what he believes real estate CEOs would be stunned to find out about their lobbying presence in Washington, and how the industry can use collective action to drive meaningful change.<br><br><br>Original release date: February 19, 2021<br><br><br>Watch this episode at<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJmAj7gQJ8Q"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa4dGaFpNJk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa4dGaFpNJk<br></a><br><br>Learn more about Fifth Wall at <a href="https://fifthwall.com/">https://fifthwall.com/</a><br><br><em><br>This podcast is presented for informational purposes only, is not intended to recommend any investment, and is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase an interest in any current or future investment vehicle managed or sponsored by Fifth Wall Ventures Management, LLC or its affiliates (collectively, “Fifth Wall”; any such investment vehicle, a “Fund”).  Any such solicitation of an offer to purchase an interest will be made by a definitive private placement memorandum or other offering document. <br></em><br><em><br>Forward-looking statements and opinions as to carbon reduction initiatives and real estate markets or any other matters, as expressed in this presentation, are those of the individual presenters, but are not necessarily the views of Fifth Wall as a firm, and cannot constitute a guarantee of future success or profitable results.  As a result, investors should not rely on such forward-looking statements and/or opinions, or on anything else contained in this podcast, in making their investment decisions.  Moreover, certain information contained herein may have been obta