Kolostat partners on DÉCARBONE+'s white paper on sustainable real estate

We want to recognize the rigorous work by DÉCARBONE+ behind the White Paper on Sustainable Real Estate. In a context where energy and climate transition are profoundly reshaping the real estate sector, this publication is a structuring and essential contribution for equipping the market and advancing industry practice.

Décarbone+ is a non-profit organization that works to accelerate the decarbonization of public and private organizations across Quebec.

👉 The DÉCARBONE+ White Paper is available here: DÉCARBONE+ White Paper on Sustainable Real Estate

At Kolostat, we are proud to contribute to this initiative as a partner, supporting an effort to create common language among the technical, financial, and institutional actors in real estate.

Holding the line on decarbonization

Today's context imposes new requirements on building owners and managers: rising energy costs, growing regulatory pressure, and emerging disclosure, insurability, and financing concerns. Energy performance and climate resilience are no longer optional. They are becoming determining factors in asset value, liquidity, and long-term viability.

The DÉCARBONE+ White Paper highlights a real paradox: despite their demonstrated operational superiority, high-performance buildings still see their value too rarely recognized by valuation and financing mechanisms. Above all, it underscores the importance of holding the line on decarbonization, even in a more demanding environment.

An approach grounded in field experience

For years, Kolostat has supported real estate owners in delivering high-performance energy-efficiency projects — particularly through mechanical-system optimization and the modernization of HVAC infrastructure. One observation aligns directly with the White Paper: energy performance acts on operating costs, leasing attractiveness, revenue stability, and access to financing.

By proposing a structured framework grounded in risk management and translating climate issues into financial variables, the initiative led by DÉCARBONE+ helps better align the market and enables more informed decision-making.

We applaud this collective contribution — an essential foundation for accelerating the transition of the real estate stock and better recognizing the true value of decarbonization projects.

References: — White paper: DÉCARBONE+ White Paper on Sustainable Real Estate — Décarbone+ website: https://decarboneplus.org/