Fulya Kocak LLC

Just back from IMN’s Real Estate Decarbonization Summit. One takeaway stood out. Resilience and decarbonization are no longer ESG topics. They are underwriting inputs. The most influential climate risk factor in capital decisions today is not long-term modeling. It is insurance. Insurability and pricing are now forcing investment decisions faster than climate projections. I share several observations from the conference on how insurance, underwriting, Building Performance Standards, and CapEx planning are starting to converge. Full commentary in the newsletter.

Sustainability reports don’t create impact. Execution does. Every year, organizations publish goals, targets, and commitments. Not all translate them into day-to-day decisions. In 2026, credibility is earned in the gap between reporting and results. From working with corporate leaders across sectors, three barriers show up repeatedly: 1️⃣ Sustainability operates outside core business decisions Data is collected and reports are drafted, while capital planning and operational priorities move forward with limited connection to that information. Real progress happens when reporting, strategy, and operations influence the same budgets and trade-offs. 2️⃣ Data volume outweighs data use Months are spent gathering data. Too little of it informs capital allocation, risk mitigation, or asset protection. Data matters only when it shapes decisions. 3️⃣ Limited internal capability Teams are expected to deliver outcomes without shared understanding or practical tools. Education and alignment turn intent into execution. The organizations making progress are embedding sustainability into how the business runs. If you want a practical starting point, I created a free Sustainability Integration Cheat Sheet based on real-world experience building and strengthening programs on repeat. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTRxuguT #Sustainability #RiskManagement #CorporateLeadership #Execution

ESG reporting is no longer a branding exercise. Today, it is a core compliance function. With new CSRD and SEC rules, the glossy PDF is being replaced by audit-ready data. Regulators and lenders now scrutinize the gap between a standard report and a defensible disclosure. Assess your reporting infrastructure now to ensure your data is investment-grade before the 2026 deadlines. https://lnkd.in/eA7rf3Vu

Day 11 of free access to my LinkedIn Learning courses. If you want a clear, practical view of how ESG and sustainability function as real risk management tools and business opportunity drivers, this one is for you.

Day 10 of free access to my LinkedIn Learning courses. In this course, I break down what sustainability actually means in practice and how it is implemented and measured, drawing on two decades of building and running real corporate sustainability programs.

Day 8 of sharing free access to my LinkedIn Learning courses. Whether you’re exploring a transition into a green career or strengthening your current role with sustainability skills, Green Jobs for a Sustainable Career is a solid place to start.

Day 7 of free access to my LinkedIn Learning courses. Thousands of professionals have used this course to prepare for and pass the LEED Green Associate exam. Don’t miss the opportunity to access it while it’s available.

Day 6 of sharing free access to my LinkedIn Learning courses. If you want a clear, practical explanation of how ESG translates into buildings and real estate decisions, this course breaks down a complex topic into something usable and grounded in real-world practice. #ESG