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Beyond Compliance: Brussels Turning CSRD Challenges into Opportunities

12/03/25

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping how real estate companies measure and communicate their sustainability impact. But while CSRD is a step forward, it remains imperfect and evolving—raising challenges for businesses of all sizes. Instead of treating it as a mere compliance exercise, how can we leverage its shortcomings to drive real impact, enhance investment strategies, and future-proof assets?

 

À propos

Join us at MIPIM 2025 for a dynamic discussion featuring leading developers, investors, architect and CSRD experts, including voices from Sureal, Atenor, Citydev, and B2Ai. Together, we’ll explore:

  • How Brussels-based innovation is shaping more meaningful and actionable sustainability strategies.
  • Why CSRD compliance isn’t enough—and how forward-thinking companies can turn regulation into competitive advantage.
  • The critical role of SMEs in supporting larger companies’ ESG commitments.
  • Real-world case studies showcasing low-carbon development, value chain analysis, and sustainable investment models.

Whether you’re an international investor, developer, or policymaker, this session will provide practical insights and strategic foresight to navigate CSRD’s complexities—and turn its limitations into opportunities for transformation.

Why This Topic Matters

The CSRD is more than just a reporting requirement—it’s reshaping the entire real estate value chain. But while it is a step forward, its current framework remains complex, evolving, and, in some ways, imperfect. Gaps in methodology, data challenges, and inconsistencies across industries make compliance difficult—not just for large corporations but for the entire ecosystem, including SMEs.

Yet, rather than treating CSRD as a rigid obligation, businesses of all sizes can turn its imperfections into opportunities. For SMEs, this means enhancing transparency, strengthening partnerships, and gaining a competitive edge by aligning with industry-wide sustainability goals. For larger companies, it’s about navigating CSRD’s limitations strategically, working closely with their value chain to shape more effective and impactful sustainability practices.

This moment calls for leadership, adaptability, and innovation—and Brussels-based companies are proving that going beyond compliance is the real key to success.

An Opportunity to Reshape Our Sector

Beyond compliance, the CSRD is a catalyst for innovation and transformation in the real estate sector. It challenges us to rethink how we build, regenerate, and operate spaces, offering the chance to embed sustainability into the fabric of our projects. By embracing these changes, the real estate industry can position itself as a leader in addressing global challenges such as climate change and urbanization, creating spaces that are not only compliant but also resilient, equitable, and inspiring.

This session highlights how Brussels-based expertise and innovation are paving the way for a more sustainable future while offering lessons that resonate on a global scale. Whether you are a developer, contractor, SME, or policy advocate, this is a unique opportunity to gain practical insights and forge connections that will shape the future of real estate.

Don’t miss this pivotal conversation at MIPIM 2025—because sustainability is not just a responsibility; it’s an opportunity.

Programme

15:00 Welcoming address (3 min)

  • Isabelle Grippa : hub.brussels

15:05 Opening Keynote (10 min)

  • Sunita Van Heers (Sureal)

15:15 Panel (35 min)

Our panel includes key leaders from innovative companies:

  • Benjamin Cadranel (Citydev)
  • Jullie Willem (Atenor)
  • Simon Claeys (B2Ai)
  • Moderator: Sunita Van Heers (Sureal)

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