Research & Advocacy
Combining evidence, objectivity and persuasion to advance corporate policies and industry standards.
We combine evidence, objectivity and persuasion to advance corporate policies and industry standards, including through our leadership roles with industry bodies such as the Investment Property Forum and the Urban Land Institute.
Our work includes:
- Undertaking research and providing evidence-based insights on a range of ESG and urban issues
- Authorship of industry research reports.
- Authorship of advocacy documents, manifestos and editorial on behalf of private and NGO clients.
- Critical reviews of government policy effectiveness, and representing the property industry in making representations to government on environmental regulation.
- Strategic guidance, challenge and support to campaign organisations and initiatives.
Research & Advocacy Case Studies
PIA Best Practice ESG Principles
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PIA Best Practice ESG Principles
The Property Industry Alliance (PIA), the collective group of sector bodies representing more than £1.6tn of commercial property, has published a universal set of responsible investment and ownership principles…
The Waterside Economic Prospectus
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The Waterside Economic Prospectus
A vision for a world-class maritime economy in a world-class natural environment, produced by Deloitte and Hillbreak.
Miles Keeping co-edits unique new book on Sustainable Building Design
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Miles Keeping co-edits unique new book on Sustainable Building Design
Sustainable Building Design: Principles and Practice
Miles Keeping, co-founder of Hillbreak, has co-edited a unique new book which offers detailed, environmentally-sound design solutions to a wide range of building…
COMING SOON! Cities of Tomorrow
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COMING SOON! Cities of Tomorrow
COMING SOON! Sustainable Built Environments: Principles and Practice
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COMING SOON! Sustainable Built Environments: Principles and Practice
Smart buildings: How IoT technology aims to add value for real estate companies
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Smart buildings: How IoT technology aims to add value for real estate companies
Yesterday, the value of commercial real estate was all in location. Tomorrow, much of it will be in information—and how CRE companies can use that information to build relationships with customers and strengthen…
Real Estate Industry Must Address Climate Change to Maintain Competitiveness
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Real Estate Industry Must Address Climate Change to Maintain Competitiveness
Hillbreak was the principal author on a major new report on the global real estate implications of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, published today by the Urban Land Institute. The publication of the…
Meeting the Future Needs of London
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Meeting the Future Needs of London
Projections for the growth of London point to a population increase of 24% over the next two decades, reaching 10.49 million in 2036, with anticipated employment growth of 17% over the same period. To meet this…
