How Climate Targets Are Influencing Investor Decisions

Net-Zero Goals and Property Values: How Climate Targets Are Influencing Investor Decisions

As the global drive toward net-zero intensifies, climate targets are no longer just policy ambitions — they’re active market forces shaping real estate investment decisions. For high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family offices, and institutional capital, the link between carbon performance and property value has become undeniable.

At Rise Capital, we recognise that sustainability is now fundamental to risk mitigation, valuation resilience, and long-term investor confidence. That’s why our investment model is designed to directly support net-zero-aligned property development — while offering structured, secured returns.

What Are Net-Zero Goals in Real Estate?

Net-zero in the property sector refers to buildings that:

• Produce as much energy as they consume

• Are built and operated with minimal embodied and operational carbon

• Align with international climate targets (e.g. UK’s legally binding 2050 net-zero commitment)

Governments, lenders, and regulators are increasingly prioritising these goals through:

• Stricter energy efficiency standards (EPC B or above)

• Green building certifications

• Favourable finance for low-carbon developments

The Risk of Ignoring Climate Targets

Properties that don’t meet environmental standards are already seeing:

• Decreased marketability

• Valuation discounts

• Reduced liquidity and tenant demand

• Potential regulatory penalties or retrofit costs

For investors, exposure to outdated or inefficient properties poses a clear financial risk.

How Net-Zero Compliance Enhances Property Value

Properties built or upgraded to meet net-zero standards benefit from:

• Lower ongoing operating costs

• Future-proofing against regulation

• Higher rental and resale demand

• Increased investor confidence

In short: green assets = more valuable, more liquid assets.

How Rise Capital Supports Climate-Positive Investment

Rise Capital’s model is built to deliver sustainability as standard — while also solving a 30-year structural problem in property development finance.

Here’s how we do it:

• No bank leverage – developers aren’t pressured to cut costs or green features

• Escrow release and IMS certification – ensures transparency and accountability on build quality

• Energy-efficient design requirements – all projects target EPC B or better

• Sustainable materials and modern methods of construction (MMC) encouraged

• Net-zero-ready standards included in planning and construction briefs

The Regional Focus: East Anglia

East Anglia offers the perfect backdrop for sustainable development:

• Regional population growth and housing demand

• High planning approval rates for efficient schemes

• Alignment with local councils’ net-zero targets

• Availability of skilled green construction partners

By targeting mid-market housing and mixed-use schemes across East Anglia, Rise Capital delivers not just carbon-conscious projects — but high-demand, future-proof investments.

Structured for All Investors – With Optional Shariah Compliance

Our model is available to:

• Traditional private investors through a Debt-Free Syndicate

• Islamic investors through a Shariah-compliant Master Commodity Murabaha Agreement

Both routes provide:

• Asset-backed security

• Fixed income and rental fall-back

• ESG and net-zero-aligned project exposure

Climate Strategy Is Now Investment Strategy

Net-zero targets are already reshaping how assets are valued, financed, and regulated. The investors who act now — and back climate-compliant projects — will:

• Gain from regulatory tailwinds

• Avoid obsolescence and stranded assets

• Build future-proof, sustainable portfolios

Want to Invest in Sustainable Real Estate That’s Net-Zero Aligned?

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