• BBP Course Dates
  • Learning Hub Sign-in
  • 0Shopping Cart
Hillbreak
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Why Work With Us?
    • Our Mission & Values
    • Meet the Team
      • Miles Keeping
      • Jon Lovell
      • Timia Berthomé
      • Sophie Carruth
      • Craig Clark
      • Peonica Fernando
      • Heidi Kruitwagen
      • Alastair Mant
      • Caroline McGill
      • Jessica Moore
      • Lynn O’Halloran
      • Niall O’Shea
      • Sophie Overington
      • Amie Shuttleworth
      • Lisa Starr
      • Matthew Tippett
    • Industry Affiliations
  • What We Do
    • CONSULTANCY
      • ESG Consultancy
      • Strategic Foresight
      • Research & Advocacy
    • TRAINING
      • ESG Training
      • Real Estate Education
      • APC Success
      • BBP Training
  • Insights
  • News
  • Podcast
  • Contact Us
  • Menu Menu

News ARCHIVE

Job Listing Deisgn Content Lead

NOW FILLED Job Vacancy – Design and Content Lead

January 11, 2023/in Job listings, News/by Lynn O Halloran

£25,000 – 30,000 FTE (Min. 3 days per week; flexible for the right candidate)

Remote (but UK-based)

Start date: ASAP

Calling all creatives who want to make a positive environmental and social impact!

Hillbreak, a mission-driven provider of training, strategic advisory and independent oversight services, is searching for a skilled and ambitious Design and Content Lead for the coordination and development of our creative collateral. From the creative design of our industry-leading ESG and real estate training courses, to client projects, and our Hillbreak business assets – the Design and Creative Lead will be the central point across our firm for all design and creative collateral.

Key responsibilities:

  • Leading on the creation of designed content for our market-leading ESG courses and APC Success programmes for maximum visual and story-telling impact – including presentations and other learning and instructional tools/content.
  • Producing and governing high quality templates across a range of document types, including presentations, learning handbooks, reports and more.
  • Acting as our brand champion and guardian across the firm, ensuring the Hillbreak and APC Success brands are delivered consistently, and to a very high standard, across all our business collateral.
  • Managing a central library of Hillbreak and APC Success content and template resources using the Slidebank platform.
  • Working with our ESG consultants to design and produce client reports and deliverables for our ESG advisory services, including market analyses, stakeholder engagement tools, and sustainability reports.
  • Producing graphic design for brand and business development purposes, such as corporate collateral on our websites and LinkedIn.

Our ideal candidate:

  • is highly proficient across a range of design tools, including Adobe suite (InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft suite, particularly PowerPoint,
  • has an aptitude for or motivation to develop skills in new areas of content development, such as animated content,
  • is a strong creative and conceptual thinker, who can translate complicated and technical topics in a clear and comprehendible manner,
  • has design flair with a strong attention to detail,
  • is comfortable working both independently and within a team, including in a virtual environment,
  • is passionate, collaborative, and creative – and wants to help drive positive impact, and
  • has experience across project management software such as Monday.com, and content management systems such as WordPress (these capabilities are desired but not essential)

What’s important to us:

We take great pride not only in what we do, but also in how we do it. We’re looking for someone that believes in our mission, embodies our ethos and who would bring these qualities to the firm:

  • Purposefulness – our mission is our driving force and should resonate with you. You should have the highest standards of integrity and ethics. An interest in or passion for environmental issues, sustainability and professional education would be very welcome.
  • Creative flair and distinctive work – we stand out in the market for the quality of our advice and client learning programme. Your work should help further propel our reputation as the best-in-class firm in our industry, by continuing to push the boundaries of quality, engagement and enjoyment in the materials we produce to support our work and our clients.
  • Organisation – you’ll need excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and deal calmly with conflicting demands.
  • Clarity – in addition to your design capabilities, you’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable engaging with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority.
  • Professionalism – you’ll need to have a strong work ethic, sense of responsibility, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
  • Empathy – we care deeply about our clients, colleagues, and partners. We understand that our impact extends beyond the services we directly provide. We always want the people we work with to enjoy interacting with us, while feeling supported, inspired and empowered. You must be able to build and maintain good working relationships based on trust and respect.
  • Discretion – you must be trustworthy and able to deal reliably with confidential information.

Particulars:

  • Full time 5 days per week, with the option for part-time (>3 days) for the right candidate. Flexibility is supported and encouraged.
  • Fully remote, with potential for a hybrid approach depending on your location
  • The role is UK-based
  • FTE salary in the region of £25,000 to £30,000, pro-rated.
  • Participation in discretionary company bonus scheme.

Benefits:

  • 5% matched pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • 25 days holiday, plus an additional one day of holiday per year of employment completed, to a maximum of 30 days paid holiday per year
  • Access to our industry-leading ESG training

Recruitment process and timetable:

The closing date for applications for the role is 13 February 2023 with a view to the first stage of interviewing taking place shortly after that date.

In the first instance, interested applicants should submit their portfolio, CV and a covering letter setting out what qualities they believe they will bring to the role to enquiries@hillbreak.com and marked for the attention of Lynn O’Halloran.

We seek cognitive diversity in our business and have a positive attitude to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to consider this position, and would ask that your application, including your CV, excludes any reference to or implication of your gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation and educational background. Please therefore exclude from your application:

  • Your given name and preferred pronouns (just initials would be fine)
  • The names of any educational establishments you attended
  • Your date of birth or age
  • Your ethnicity
  • Other demographic information, such as sexual orientation or religious affiliation
  • An image of you

Short-listed applicants will then be invited to attend a first interview on Zoom with key members of our advisory and client learning teams.

About Hillbreak:

Launched in 2015, Hillbreak has become a stand-out provider of strategic advice, independent oversight and client learning programmes focused on Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG) matters. We are particularly focused on real estate but our services cover a range of investment sectors. You can find out more about our firm at www.hillbreak.com, including our mission and values.

We are privileged to count many of the world’s foremost investment institutions and professional services firms amongst our clients. We are a dynamic, independent, mission-led and growing business with an exciting future. We have a small, highly supportive and capable team centred in the UK but spread around the globe.

Our working model is generally remote.

 

https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/job-listing-deisgn-content-lead.jpg 1280 1920 Lynn O Halloran https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Lynn O Halloran2023-01-11 16:52:052023-03-02 17:42:12NOW FILLED Job Vacancy – Design and Content Lead
Bbp Elective Modules Pr

Better Buildings Partnership Expands ESG Training Course with Launch of New Elective Modules

November 17, 2022/in News, Press Releases/by Joe Lovell

The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) has today (27th October 2022) launched a series of new modules to supplement the core learning in its ground-breaking ESG Training Course for Real Estate Professionals, which has upskilled more than 600 real estate professionals since launching in 2021.

The five elective modules have been developed to provide real estate practitioners with ‘deepdive’ learning on important and emerging ESG topic areas – specifically ‘Net Zero Carbon’, ‘Social Value and Impact’, ‘ESG Data, Benchmarking and Target Setting’, ‘Sustainable Lending’, and ‘Fundamentals of Disclosure Regulations and Standards’. The development of the modules was made possible through funding and support from members of the Property Advisors Forum (PAF), comprised of Allsop, Avison Young, BNP Paribas Real Estate, Carter Jonas, CBRE, Colliers, Cushman and Wakefield, Deloitte, Gerald Eve, GL Hearn, JLL, Knight Frank, LSH and Savills.

Spaces for the new modules are available to book now on the Hillbreak website, with the first delivery dates in November this year. The modules are open to those who have completed either the Advisors’ pathway or Asset Managers/Owners’ pathway of the main course. Each module combines two hours of interactive teaching with preparatory and post-course learning, providing participants with a ‘deep dive’ into the given subject area. Participants will have access to an on-line learning platform to benefit from additional materials and will engage in classroom-style and peer-to-peer learning in the virtual course.

The elective modules will be delivered by Hillbreak, a market leading ESG training and advisory firm, and have been developed collaboratively with input from representatives of some of the UK’s leading commercial property owners, managers and advisors. As with the main BBP course, the modules will be overseen by a BBP Steering Group to ensure they continue to reflect industry needs. The Steering Group will also consider further subject areas to be explored in future elective modules.

The BBP’s ESG Training Course for Real Estate Professionals was launched in 2021 for those in asset, fund and portfolio management roles, with more than 600 individuals representing 80 real estate organisations having completed the training to date. The course was expanded in May 2022 to meet the needs of real estate advisors, providing them with their own training pathway tailored to capital markets, investment advisory, valuation, leasing and transactions-based roles. More than 100 advisory professionals have taken the opportunity to upskill in integrating ESG impacts into their role and advice to clients.

To find out more about the modules, and to register for places, please visit https://www.hillbreak.com/training-bbp-2022/.

For press enquiries please contact Sophia Tysoe, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager, Better Buildings Partnership.

For queries on course content and delivery, please contact Timia Berthomé, Training and Creative Manager, Hillbreak.

Sarah Ratcliffe, CEO, Better Buildings Partnership said:

“To cap off a very busy year for our ESG Training course, we are absolutely delighted to be launching these five new modules today. As the scope of ESG issues for real estate professionals grows and matures, our training offering on these topics needs to keep pace. We have selected our five topics based on feedback from course participants that more dedicated and detailed learning on issues such as net zero carbon, social value and impact and ESG disclosure regulations will add value for their businesses or advice to their clients. We look forward to participant feedback on these modules and will be keeping a watching brief on any further emerging ESG areas to explore as part of future elective modules.”

James Sparrow, Savills EMEA CEO and Chair of the Property Advisors Forum, said:

“We are delighted Better Buildings Partnership is launching this series of training modules to upskill people on ESG. The Property Advisors Forum is fully supportive of the initiative. A detailed understanding of ESG is a key capability for everyone involved in property and we all need to understand what it means for the built environment and in its widest context.”

Richard Hamilton-Grey, Head of Sustainability at Nuveen, said:

“Property Advisers are a key stakeholder in facilitating the transition to a more sustainable built environment – they are a principal communication point in the distribution of ESG performance values through the capital and occupier markets, and thus engender more efficient price formation through facilitating reduced transaction costs for market participants looking to buy and sell real estate. The launch of the five new elective modules is hot-on-the heels of the core ESG Training programme, and its anticipated success is testament to the true partnership and hard work of the BBP, the Property Advisors Forum and Hillbreak. If you are a Property Advisor and want to talk with greater confidence on ESG focus areas, then I would encourage you to spend the time to learn more about what’s on offer.”

Jon Lovell, Managing Director of Hillbreak said:

“We’re incredibly pleased to be extending our partnership with the BBP and the Property Advisors Forum through the launch of these five new elective modules. We’ve worked very closely with BBP and PAF members to ensure that this deeper content dovetails with the learning outcomes of the core ESG Training programme, and we’re really looking forward to supporting the further advancement of ESG knowledge and skills across the real estate industry”.

Notes to Editors:

About the BBP’s ESG Training Course for Real Estate Professionals

The development of the BBP’s ESG Training Course for Real Estate Professionals was initiated in 2021 and supported by BBP members Hammerson, Nuveen Real Estate, Legal & General Investment Management and LaSalle Investment Management, with additional support from Derwent London, Great Portland Estates, Logicor, Picton, Royal London Asset Management and Savills Investment Management. Brookfield Properties and Workspace have since joined the Steering Group to support the further development of the course in 2022.

About the BBP

The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) is a not-for-profit collaboration of the UK’s leading property owners who are working together to improve the sustainability of the UK’s existing commercial buildings. The organisation’s aim is to deliver market transformation through sustainability leadership and knowledge sharing across the UK property industry. The BBP currently has 50 members who represent more than £270bn Assets Under Management (AUM). More information about the BBP can be found here: www.betterbuildingspartnership.co.uk

About Hillbreak

Hillbreak delivers impactful training and advisory services for organisations seeking purpose and competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. Its mission is to expedite the transition to a sustainable policy, business and investment environment by bringing intelligence, challenge and inspiration to its clients and stakeholders. Please see www.hillbreak.com for further information about Hillbreak.

https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bbp-elective-modules-pr-scaled.jpg 1707 2560 Joe Lovell https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Joe Lovell2022-11-17 08:47:292022-11-17 08:50:14Better Buildings Partnership Expands ESG Training Course with Launch of New Elective Modules
Esg Learning Assistant

NOW FILLED Job vacancy – ESG Learning Assistant

September 30, 2022/in Job listings, News/by Joe Lovell

Hillbreak, a mission-driven provider of training courses, strategic advisory services, and independent oversight, is looking for a proactive, creative, and well-organised Learning Assistant to help administer our industry-leading ESG training courses.

Read more
https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/esg-learning-assistant.jpg 800 1200 Joe Lovell https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Joe Lovell2022-09-30 10:32:442023-01-11 15:38:42NOW FILLED Job vacancy – ESG Learning Assistant
Sophie Carruth Alastair Mant Sophie Overington Join Hillbreak

Hillbreak strengthens team with trio of new associates

September 7, 2022/in News, Press Releases/by Joe Lovell

Hillbreak announces a hatrick of new hires with Alastair Mant, Sophie Overington and Heidi Kruitwagen joining the firm’s panel of industry-leading associates.

Read more
https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sophie-carruth-alastair-mant-sophie-overington-join-hillbreak.jpg 1065 1600 Joe Lovell https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Joe Lovell2022-09-07 10:45:442022-09-07 10:47:52Hillbreak strengthens team with trio of new associates
Bbp Esg Pathways

BBP launches ESG Training Course for Real Estate Advisors

May 18, 2022/in News, Press Releases/by Joe Lovell

The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) today announced the launch of a new ESG training course supported and funded by the Property Advisors Forum (PAF) to be delivered by Hillbreak.

The course has been designed to meet the specific needs of property professionals in capital markets, investment advisory, valuation, leasing and transactions-based roles. The full list of funding partners comprises Allsop, Avison Young, BNP Paribas Real Estate, Carter Jonas, CBRE, Colliers, Cushman and Wakefield, Deloitte, Gerald Eve, GL Hearn, JLL, Knight Frank, Lambert Smith Hampton, and Savills.

The training course is being developed collaboratively, with inputs from representatives of leading UK commercial property owners and managers, and members of the PAF. A steering group will continue to oversee the course, ensuring it meets industry needs and the ever-evolving ESG issues that impact on commercial real estate.

Available from June this year, the course combines two half-days of interactive teaching with preparatory and post-course learning, providing advisors with valuable insights into the context and client requirements around ESG and how to integrate ESG into investment decision-making process. Supported by our dedicated on-line platform, participants will engage in classroom-style learning and benefit from peer-to-peer knowledge sharing together with interview-based video and podcast content, written resources and case studies that reflect leading practice in ESG for the real estate sector.

The announcement of the course comes just a year after the BBP launched its highly popular ESG Training Course for Real Estate Professionals, designed for portfolio, fund and asset managers. The existing course has so far been attended by over 290 participants representing more than 59 companies and continues to experience high demand in 2022. Future plans for the BBP’s ESG training course include a series of further ‘elective’ modules to supplement the asset managers and advisors course covering topics such as Net Zero Carbon, ESG Data & Targets, Disclosure Regulations & Standards, Sustainable Finance, and Social Value & Impact.

To find out more about the course, and to register for places, please visit the BBP Course information page.

For press enquiries please contact Sophia Tysoe, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager, Better Buildings Partnership: s.tysoe@betterbuildingspartnership.co.uk

Sarah Ratcliffe, CEO, Better Buildings Partnership said: “As interest in ESG escalates across the industry, the skills shortage across the sector is becoming ever more apparent and this is why one of the BBP’s core objectives is to improve professionals’ understanding of ESG issues. Advisors play such a critical role in the transaction, valuation and leasing of commercial property and this course has been developed in response to clear demand from our members to equip advisors in discharging their responsibilities conscious of the risks and opportunities that ESG presents.”

George Roberts, Chair of the Property Advisors Forum said: “On behalf of the members of the Property Advisors Forum we are delighted to be funding the development of this course. Investors, asset managers and regulators today see ESG as an integral part of investment decision-making. Building the skills to address ESG risks and opportunities within property advisory practices will therefore be critical to protecting the value of real assets and decarbonising the built environment. I look forward to seeing the impact that this course will have, building on the tremendous success of the existing course for asset managers.”

Jon Lovell, co-founder of Hillbreak, said: “We’ve been so impressed by the excellent engagement of portfolio, fund and asset managers, together with other real estate investment professionals, in the programme since its launch last year, and no less delighted with the feedback we’ve received from them on the quality and impact of their learning experience. Building the course out to support the advisory firms to develop their capabilities in this area is a hugely important step for our industry, and we’re incredibly humbled by and grateful for the support of the Property Advisors Forum in helping to make this happen. We’re really looking forward to welcoming advisory professionals onto the programme!”

Notes to Editors:

About BBP

The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) is a not-for-profit collaboration of the UK’s leading property owners who are working together to improve the sustainability of the UK’s existing commercial buildings. The organisation’s aim is to deliver market transformation through sustainability leadership and knowledge sharing across the UK property industry. The BBP currently has 49 members who represent more than £270bn Assets Under Management (AUM). More information about the BBP can be found here: www.betterbuildingspartnership.co.uk

About Hillbreak

Hillbreak delivers impactful training and advisory services for organisations seeking purpose and competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. Its mission is to expedite the transition to a sustainable policy, business and investment environment by bringing intelligence, challenge and inspiration to its clients and stakeholders. Please see www.hillbreak.com for further information about Hillbreak.

https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bbp-esg-pathways.jpg 899 1200 Joe Lovell https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Joe Lovell2022-05-18 09:30:132022-06-06 15:51:22BBP launches ESG Training Course for Real Estate Advisors
Sophie B&W

Sophie Carruth joins Hillbreak from LaSalle

January 10, 2022/in News/by Timia Berthomé

Hillbreak is delighted to confirm that Sophie Carruth, formerly European Head of Sustainability at LaSalle, has joined its team to concentrate on the delivery of ESG training and education services to its clients globally.

Sophie B&W

Her arrival follows the recent appointments of veteran ESG data standards and reporting specialist, Matthew Tippett, and former Magic Circle lawyer, Jessica Moore as governance and regulatory specialist.

Carruth was responsible for driving ESG into the heart of LaSalle’s real estate investment activities in Europe. She developed and oversaw the delivery of LaSalle’s European Sustainability Strategy, focusing on the four pillars of climate change, responsible consumption, rewilding and social value. She was responsible for driving the creation of LaSalle’s first Net Zero Carbon Pathway, which embeds the management of ESG at each stage of the asset lifecycle.

Carruth was the longest-serving member of LaSalle’s Global Sustainability Committee and led the delivery of ESG education across the business, which included a collaboration with Hillbreak to provide ESG Training to its European leadership team in 2020.

Until leaving LaSalle, Carruth was a board director at the Better Buildings Partnership and chaired its ESG Training Steering Group, which oversaw the appointment and supervision of Hillbreak to deliver the ground-breaking BBP ESG Training for Real Estate Professionals. She was also a Steering group member for the IPF research project: ESG Benchmarking in Real Estate, and was a Member of INREV Sustainability Committee from 2014–2016. She continues as a Member of the Women in Sustainability Network.

Carruth comes from an asset management background at LaSalle and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. She completed her Masters in Real Estate Management at London South Bank University and before that gained a BA (Hons) in French and Italian at Bristol University.

With demand for Hillbreak’s industry-leading ESG training and education growing in all of the major global markets, Carruth will focus exclusively on developing and delivering learning support to clients that are seeking to enhance both the knowledge and the practical skills needed to address investment and corporate imperatives in this rapidly developing area. She will play an instrumental role in further developing and delivering the hugely successful BBP ESG Training course, as well as bespoke learning programmes for individual client organisations.

Commenting on her arrival, Jon Lovell, Co-Founding Director of Hillbreak, said:

“We’re delighted to welcome Sophie to Hillbreak. She’s so well regarded amongst her peers for the impact she’s had over many years in the real estate industry and I know our clients will benefit greatly from her deep and extensive experience. She’s a natural leader and teacher; her instinct for mentoring others on their own ESG journeys is something that’s really stood out to me over the years that we’ve known each other. She’s a perfect fit for our expanding training business.”

Miles Keeping, also Co-Founding Director, added:

“As we head into 2022 – another pivotal year for our own business and the industry more widely – there’s no-one we’d rather be working with to further our ESG training and education services. We know from the feedback we’ve already had from clients with whom Sophie will be working that she’ll be an absolute hit with them and we feel really privileged to be working with her.”

Carruth said:

“I’m excited to join the Hillbreak team to deliver much needed ESG training to the real estate sector. There is a huge need to upskill property professionals so it’s great to be part of the solution and help as many people as possible from all aspects of the industry to integrate a better understanding of sustainability into their working practices.”

https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sophie-bw.png 1586 1052 Timia Berthomé https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Timia Berthomé2022-01-10 08:14:042022-05-05 22:48:45Sophie Carruth joins Hillbreak from LaSalle
Bbp Esg Training

BBP Real Estate ESG Training – Course Details & Booking

November 24, 2021/by Timia Berthomé
Read more
https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bbp-esg-training.jpg 1093 1920 Timia Berthomé https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Timia Berthomé2021-11-24 13:17:322023-02-09 17:43:33BBP Real Estate ESG Training – Course Details & Booking
UN Climate Change Conference UK2021 By Johnson Banks 3 38797529

Miles Keeping to chair BBP Panel at COP26

October 27, 2021/in News/by Timia Berthomé

Hillbreak is delighted that founding director, Miles Keeping, will be chairing The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) event in the Green Zone at COP26 in his role as chair of the Green Property Alliance.  “Commercial Buildings: A real asset in addressing climate change?” will be held at the Glasgow Science Centre for COP26 on Thursday 4th November, COP26 Energy Day.

Concentrating on the critical role that the commercial real estate sector plays in addressing climate change, the agenda will highlight some of the toughest challenges for the sector and explore how meaningful progress can be accelerated through collective commitment, sustainable finance and collaborative action.

Miles Keeping said:

“We all know that the financial and human costs of inaction in combatting climate change have never been higher and will only increase. Given that real estate owners must play a key role if climate change is to be effectively addressed I’m really looking forward to testing how far they are prepared to go in fulfilling their climate-related duties of care to their stakeholders and society at large. It will be interesting to hear what they consider to be key obstacles and how these might be dealt with when addressing climate change.”

The agenda will include an insight into the market transformational BBP Climate Committee, an interview with Sam McClary, Editor at Estates Gazette and a panel Chaired by Miles . Focusing on urgent near-term action, the event will bring together senior leaders from the real estate industry alongside investors and occupiers of commercial real estate assets to inspire cross-sectoral action on climate change.

The event will feature Janine Cole, Chair of the BBP and Sustainability and Social Impact Director at Great Portland Estates, who will be joined by Sarah Ratcliffe, CEO of the Better Buildings Partnership and the following industry leaders:

  • Neil Slater, Global Head of Real Assets, Abrdn
  • Caroline Hill, Managing Director, Europe Head of Real Estate ESG, Blackstone
  • Stephanie Hyde, CEO, JLL UK
  • Shuen Chan, Head of ESG, Real Assets, Legal & General Investment Management
  • Bek Seeley, Managing Director, Development, Europe, Lendlease
  • Michael Neal, European CIO, Nuveen
  • Paul Dunne, MD Group Ops, SEGRO

The event is supported by the British Property Federation.

For more information about the event, and to find out how to register to attend, click here.

Sarah Ratcliffe, CEO, Better Buildings Partnership said: 

“With 40% of global carbon emissions associated with the built environment, it is essential that the commercial property sector has a strong voice at the most significant international meeting on climate change. The BBP is delighted to be hosting this event which will highlight the critical role that commercial real estate can play in delivering on climate change ambitions.” 

Janine Cole, Chair of the Better Buildings Partnership, Sustainability Social Impact Director at Great Portland Estates said: 

“We are delighted that the Better Buildings Partnership have been given an opportunity to bring together industry leaders at this crucial climate change conference. Speaking with a collective voice is essential if we are to quicken the pace of change across the sector and drive down the contribution of the built environment to global climate emissions” 

https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/un-climate-change-conference-uk2021-by-johnson-banks-3_38797529.jpg 921 1440 Timia Berthomé https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Timia Berthomé2021-10-27 11:58:442021-10-29 10:01:40Miles Keeping to chair BBP Panel at COP26
Hillbreak Leadership Role

Hillbreak Appoints Tippett & Moore

September 15, 2021/in News/by Craig Clark

Hillbreak has strengthened its team with the appointment of veteran ESG data standards and reporting specialist, Matthew Tippett, and former Magic Circle lawyer, Jessica Moore.

Matthew TippettTippett joins forces with the firm having spent twenty years at Upstream and JLL, where he latterly became National Director responsible for sustainability performance measurement, data management, benchmarking, quality assurance, corporate disclosure & reporting and net zero transition pathways.

During his career to date, he has been instrumental in defining several real estate industry standards for measurement and reporting of non-financial data, including the GRI Construction and Real Estate Sector Supplement, the EPRA Best Practice Recommendations for Sustainability Reporting (sBPR) and the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) assessment.

Jessica Moore (B&W)Moore spent seven years as a lawyer, mostly at Magic Circle firm Freshfields. She specialised in financial crime such as fraud, money laundering, corruption and regulatory disputes, advising governments, financial institutions and corporates, in the UK and abroad. She has since complemented her legal background with several years of applied conservation work at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, including developing in-depth knowledge of the complexities of carbon offsetting and nature-based solutions. 

The arrival of Tippett and Moore adds further gravitas to Hillbreak’s role as a critical friend and training partner on ESG matters to many of the world’s preeminent asset managers and investors. 

Tippett is expected to play a pivotal role in guiding clients as they plan and execute their transparency obligations, including navigating the complex landscape of reporting standards and the plethora of related ESG data management solutions.

Moore is advising global asset managers and premium listed entities on a range of strategic matters, whilst also supporting investors’ stewardship and engagement activities with third party asset managers.

Commenting on their appointments, Jon Lovell, Hillbreak co-founder, said:

“Miles and I are so pleased to welcome Matthew and Jess to the Hillbreak family. Matthew is someone we’ve known and admired for nearly two decades; clients and peers alike have the utmost respect for his integrity and the outstanding contribution he’s made to the advancement of ESG within the real estate industry. Jess brings exceptional rigour and thoughtfulness on matters of corporate governance, particularly in the context of the rapidly evolving global landscape of financial regulation affecting both public and private markets.”

Miles Keeping added:

“We’re delighted by the reaction we’ve already had from clients to the arrival of Matthew and Jess. Their immediately positive feedback has validated our view that they bring best-in-class capabilities to the firm which further enhances our distinctive offering as a completely independent, strategic advisor to the senior leadership teams of acclaimed clients.”

Tippett, who started working with Hillbreak this week, said:

“Joining Hillbreak is brilliant on many fronts: for me — I’m going to learn so much from the diverse and deep expertise of the team. For the team and its clients — I am extremely excited and enthused to contribute and combine my measurement and reporting knowledge with all of Hillbreak’s leading capabilities so as to help organisations accelerate their journeys to deeper and truer sustainability.”

Moore, a recent joiner, commented:

“I am hugely privileged to join the exceptional Hillbreak team at this critical and dynamic moment for ESG and climate finance.  It’s exciting to be working with colleagues of such standout quality and depth of expertise.  And I feel completely uplifted to be in harness alongside ambitious clients whose leadership is driving globally-significant change and shifting the entire market baseline in the process.”

https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hillbreak-leadership-role.jpg 723 1200 Craig Clark https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Craig Clark2021-09-15 18:02:082021-09-16 12:19:51Hillbreak Appoints Tippett & Moore
ESG Training for Real Estate Professionals

Better Buildings Partnership launches groundbreaking ESG Training Course for Real Estate Professionals

February 25, 2021/in News/by Timia Berthomé

The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) is today launching a major real estate industry training course focused on integrating Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) into the property investment management process. The launch of the much-anticipated course comes just months after Sarah Ratcliffe, CEO at BBP, declared a sustainability skills emergency within the sector and encouraged the use of appropriate leadership and infrastructure to bridge the knowledge gap.

The training course has been envisioned by BBP members and will be developed and delivered by Hillbreak, a market leading ESG training and advisory firm.

The ground-breaking new course has been developed especially for real estate professionals working for fund management and investment advisory institutions, Real Estate Investment Trusts and private property companies. The programme will bring together participants from varied roles, such as fund, asset and development management, deal teams, investor relations and product development, thereby maximising the level of insight that can be gained from interacting with peers working across the spectrum of the property lifecycle.

The course comes at a very significant time for the real estate sector with the climate crisis and ESG now firmly established as priorities for investors, owners, occupiers and other stakeholders. Participants will benefit from having a better command of how to respond to the ESG risks and opportunities that will increasingly impact upon their decision-making, and have a better understanding of the principles, disciplines and tools required to develop strategies and solutions for their portfolios and assets.

The development of the course was initiated and supported by BBP members Hammerson, LaSalle Investment Management, Legal & General Investment Management and Nuveen Real Estate. Additional support has been provided by Derwent London,Great Portland Estates, Logicor, Picton, Royal London Asset Management and Savills Investment Management. These leading property owners will continue to oversee the programme through a Steering Group, ensuring that it meets the needs of the industry and continually develops to reflect the practicalities of responding to ESG and climate risk across real estate portfolios.

The training involves two half-days of interactive teaching supported by preparatory and post-course learning delivered via a dedicated online platform. Learning materials and formats will include classroom-style learning, interview-based video and podcast content, together with written resources and case studies. There will be bespoke materials specific to role types, ensuring maximum relevance to the individual and their organisations.

The first training course will take place in June and class sizes are limited to optimise peer-to-peer learning through real-world insights.

To find out more about the course, and to register for places, please visit the Hillbreak website here.

Louise Ellison, Chair of the BBP and Group Head of Sustainability at Hammerson said:

“Access to targeted, practical ESG training that focuses on equipping people with expertise they can deploy directly within their roles is essential for our sector to move forward quickly on climate change.  This programme provides an excellent response so I am really delighted to have been part of its development and to see it launched.”

Sophie Carruth, Head of Sustainability at LaSalle Investment Management said:

“A key tool in the delivery of Net Zero Carbon is the upskilling of the people in each sector so I am excited to see the launch of this ESG training which we designed specifically for property professionals.  I believe it will be hugely impactful and will drive progress across our sector”

Miles Keeping, co-Founder of Hillbreak and Chair of the Green Property Alliance said:

“It’s very exciting to be able to bring this much needed training initiative to the market. Hillbreak was formed to help meet the significant need for ESG training and we’re delighted to have the opportunity to partner with the BBP on this ground-breaking programme.”

 

Notes to Editors

About BBP

The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) is a not-for-profit collaboration of the UK’s leading property owners who are working together to improve the sustainability of the UK’s existing commercial buildings. The organisation’s aim is to deliver market transformation through sustainability leadership and knowledge sharing across the UK property industry. The BBP currently has 40 members who represent in excess of £250bn Assets Under Management (AUM). More information about the BBP can be found here: www.betterbuildingspartnership.co.uk

About Hillbreak

Hillbreak delivers impactful training and advisory services for organisations seeking purpose and competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. Its mission is to expedite the transition to a sustainable policy, business and investment environment by bringing intelligence, challenge and inspiration to its clients and stakeholders. Please see www.hillbreak.com for further information about Hillbreak.

 

For press enquiries please contact Sophia Tysoe, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Executive, Better Buildings Partnership. s.tysoe@betterbuildingspartnership.co.uk

https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/paris-1309397_640.jpg 426 640 Timia Berthomé https://www.hillbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hillbreak-green.png Timia Berthomé2021-02-25 05:00:122021-02-23 17:40:06Better Buildings Partnership launches groundbreaking ESG Training Course for Real Estate Professionals
Page 1 of 6123›»

Keep up to date with Hillbreak

To stay up to date with our news, insights, announcements and events, sign up for our newsletter.

We maintain separate mailing lists.

Hillbreak
APC Success

Latest News

  • Job Listing Deisgn Content LeadNOW FILLED Job Vacancy – Design and Content LeadJanuary 11, 2023
  • Bbp Elective Modules PrBetter Buildings Partnership Expands ESG Training Course with Launch of New Elective ModulesNovember 17, 2022
  • Esg Learning AssistantNOW FILLED Job vacancy – ESG Learning AssistantSeptember 30, 2022
  • Sophie Carruth Alastair Mant Sophie Overington Join HillbreakHillbreak strengthens team with trio of new associatesSeptember 7, 2022
  • Bbp Esg PathwaysBBP launches ESG Training Course for Real Estate AdvisorsMay 18, 2022

Latest Insights

  • Talkin’ ’bout a revolution: greenwash in the firing lineSeptember 7, 2021
  • FloodIPCC 6AR Report: Our AnalysisAugust 10, 2021
  • Empty BusPost-COVID Futures (Real Estate)September 1, 2020
  • The FutureIMPACT FINANCE SERIES: Part IV – The FutureJune 2, 2020
  • The AssetsIMPACT FINANCE SERIES: Part III – The AssetsMay 31, 2020

Press Enquiries

Jon Lovell | Managing Director

jon@hillbreak.com
@lovell_jon
+44 (0)7825 531031

ENQUIRIES


Hillbreak Ltd

enquiries@hillbreak.com

Privacy Policy
Website Terms of Use
Anti-Bribery Statement
Modern Slavery Statement
Complaints Handling Procedure Learning Hub Terms of Use

Menu

  • Home
  • About Us
  • What We Do
  • APC Success
  • Training Diary
  • Insights
  • News
  • Contact Us

What We Do

  • APC Training
  • BBP Training
  • ESG Training
  • ESG Consultancy
  • Real Estate Education
  • Strategic Foresight
  • Research & Advocacy

RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors logo

UK Green Building Council Member logo

This website is hosted Green - checked by thegreenwebfoundation.org

Scroll to top

This site uses cookies. You can choose whether or not to accept them here. View settings for specific details about the cookies we use.

Accept all CookiesNo ThanksSettings

Cookie and Privacy Settings



How we use cookies

We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.

Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.

Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site.

We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain.

We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. You can check these in your browser security settings.

Google Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.

If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:

Other external services

We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.

Google Webfont Settings:

Google Map Settings:

Google reCaptcha Settings:

Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:

Other cookies

The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them:

Privacy Policy

You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.

Privacy Statement
Accept settingsHide notification only