CANADA same time , they ’ re asking us about our stance , because they want to be proud of the company they ’ re representing .”
Combating challenges with sustainability “ If you look at office properties , with interest rates being down for an extended period of time , it has encouraged people to invest and actually build new office towers ,” Gupta explains . “ We need to ensure that we ’ re competitive , because people have a choice in where they rent office space , they can move across the street if they want to . We need to make sure that our assets and our properties continue to meet the needs of our clients .”
“ On the retail side , the industry has been under a lot of pressure and there have been lots of bankruptcies . People need a reason to come to your shopping centre .”
However the sustainability
Karen Jalon
Senior Director of Sustainability & Energy Management
Karen Jalon is an award-winning strategist who leads Cadillac Fairview ’ s corporate responsibility , sustainability , energy management and smart building technologies platforms and programs . Jalon has contributed to the development of countless industry-wide sustainability standards and is a long-standing member of the Ontario Teachers ’ Pension Plan ’ s Responsible Investing Committee . She actively influences change and positively impacts the industry and communities across the CF portfolio , resulting in strong client / customer relations , risk mitigation , and national operational efficiencies . Prior to joining Cadillac Fairview , Jalon held key positions in electrical design , commercial real estate development and construction as well as policy development . She holds bachelors in science in electrical engineering from Queen ’ s University and is a LEED accredited professional .
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