Why Sustainability Matters for Every Business: Interview with Nella Pang

Foreward:

What does sustainability mean to you and why should it matter to every business?

Sustainability to me is a holistic approach that incorporates environmental, social, and economic factors to ensure a balanced, long-term development benefiting both the present and future generations. Many people just think about sustainability as reducing carbon footprint, but it touches every aspect of our daily lives. Embracing sustainability isn’t merely an ethical choice but can be a strategic move for businesses looking to thrive in the future by aligning with the values of their stakeholders and contributing positively to the environment and society

 

Practically, can you tell us how your approach to sustainability influences your business and is delivering better results for everyone involved in real estate and your wider networks?

Our journey towards becoming a B Corp is integral to our perspective. It signifies our commitment to balancing profit with purpose, aligning our operations with higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Our approach to sustainability is fundamentally within our DNA on how we run our business along with the advice we give to our clients in how we shape, design, manage, and operate properties.

This involves optimising energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprint, promoting green infrastructure, fostering healthier work environments and supporting the wider community to ensure we are bringing all key stakeholders on the journey. By integrating sustainability into real estate practices, we attract conscientious tenants, enhance property value, and create positive impacts within our wider network and most of all create resilience developments.

For example, we have created the largest UK clean air mural in Southampton, The Bulb, which extracts CO2 from the atmosphere. We are making sure we are future-proofing our clients’ businesses with the accommodation we acquire to account for regulations.

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The Bulb, Frobisher House, Southampton: The largest UK clean air mural in Southampton, which extracts CO2 from the atmosphere. Available to Let

 

How do you maintain a ‘green growth mindset’ as a medium-term business transition/transformation amidst a challenging economic and political climate?

Sustaining a green growth mindset involves adaptability, innovation and learning from others. I have just finished The Cambridge University Sustainability in Real Estate course, which was an intense 10-week course, but an incredible experience to learn from an experienced international cohort.

It’s important, we learn from others. So we focus on investing in sustainable technologies, implementing efficient resource management strategies, and fostering collaborations with businesses sharing similar values. This approach allows for resilience and adaptation to economic fluctuations while promoting sustainability.

 

How do we make the business benefits for Net Zero more appealing and scalable?

Making the business case for Net Zero involves highlighting the tangible advantages, such as cost savings through energy efficiency, enhancing brand reputation, and meeting evolving regulatory requirements. Scalability is achieved by showcasing successful case studies, providing accessible resources, and fostering a supportive ecosystem through partnerships and alliances.

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South Coast CPS – ESG In Real Estate Panel

 

How do we sustain the low carbon, high growth mission across Hampshire and Surrey?

Sustaining a low-carbon, high-growth mission necessitates collective efforts. This includes engaging local businesses, advocating for supportive policies, investing in sustainable infrastructure, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Creating a network of like-minded stakeholders ensures a cohesive approach towards achieving sustainable growth.

We just hosted the South Coast Commercial Property Show which had great panels from landlords, occupiers, sustainability consultants and banks, sharing the challenges and the solutions that they are respectfully supporting in each of their fields of experts, which brings me back to a holistic approach is key to unlocking the low carbon, high growth mission across Hampshire and Surrey.

 


Are you ready to go green?

The answer lies not only in our intentions but also in the careful consideration of the practical challenges that lie ahead.

We are acquiring industrial units throughout the UK to support the growth of our clients and are happy to share our knowledge on this topic. (Find out more about our Commercial Acquisitions)

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Nella Pang, Director
T: 07738 625 431
E: nella@omega-re.co.uk

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About Nella Pang

I left the corporate world in 2020 and launched Omega RE a commercial advisory firm in a pandemic, whilst on maternity. Brave some people would say.

The pandemic has taught many of us a thing or two, particularly on how we can do business. I support businesses to navigate the complexities of Commercial Real Estate, so they can achieve their business objectives through their Real Estate decisions.

Lease negotiations can be a minefield. Even small mistakes can drive up costs. That’s why I will represent your interests every step of the way, ensuring you receive full value of our experience and market knowledge.

With over 18 years’ experience in the Commercial Property Market having worked for the big corporates Jones Lang LaSalle Limited, BNP Paribas Real Estate and Vail Williams.

I want to be able to share my corporate knowledge with my clients, whilst offering a more personal dedicated commercial advisory service.

Having acted for a wide range of clients from major pension funds to private investors, small businesses and individuals. I love meeting people and I am passionate about adding value to my clients business and watching their business thrive.


About Omega RE

Omega RE is a commercial property advisory firm based on the South Coast. Providing expert advice to Landlords, Occupiers in the industrial, office and retail markets.

Omega RE is always thinking ‘Outside the Box’ in our advice to clients and the way we do business. We don’t settle for mediocre, we challenge the norm and are dedicated to finding solutions that is best for our clients.

We are a people business, based on strong relationships and partnerships, and we offer a personal level of service.

As the market evolves, we will too adapt to be successful and want the same for our clients. We are committed to finding innovative ways of marketing and how to do things more efficiently.

We will never stagnate.

We are disciplined in everything we do, we take time to understand the situation and set a bespoke strategy for each client. Not one size fits all. We do not cut corners or take shortcuts and our integrity is undisputed.

Providing clients’ a hands-on approach to finding the perfect property; office, industrial, warehouse or retail space to meet business needs and negotiating the best commercial lease terms, is what we do best.

We come to work because we’re passionate about providing expert, innovative, independent advice to clients. We want to help businesses navigate the complexities of Commercial Real Estate.

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