Housing environment as a tool for strengthening urban resilience to climate change: ESG good practices in sustainable development
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article aims to identify adaptive solutions in housing investments and demonstrate their role in enhancing urban resilience. The research, based on an analysis of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies and reports from real estate sector entities, indicate that adaptive practices are being implemented in housing projects, and their impact extends beyond the buildings themselves, contributing to the resilience of neighbourhoods, public spaces, and cities. These practices, though still infrequently implemented, include green roofs, rainwater harvesting, rain gardens, photovoltaic panels, heat pumps, and biodiversity protection, and they mitigate climate risks, support energy security and circular economy. Findings indicate that while 95% of companies address GHG emissions, only 40% explicitly consider adaptation ...
Author: Beata Wieteska-Rosiak
Institution: University of Łódź
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416767170
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