The British Property Federation (BPF) has appointed Canary Wharf Group’s Sophie Goddard as the new chair of the federation’s sustainability committee.
Goddard is director of sustainability at Canary Wharf Group and previously led sustainability across the UK for the regional and specialist businesses within Balfour Beatty.
As chair of the sustainability committee, Goddard will help to lead and co-ordinate the federation’s work on energy security, energy efficiency, decarbonising buildings and ensuring buildings are resilient to the impact of climate change, and protecting and restoring nature.
Goddard said: “I am deeply honoured to be asked to take on the role of chair of the BPF sustainability committee at such a pivotal time for the property industry. Our sector has a critical role to play in tackling climate change and helping the new government meet its net zero ambitions.
“The challenges we face in decarbonising and adapting our buildings cannot be understated. However, I know there is huge progress being made right across the industry and I look forward to working closely with the BPF to accelerate progress and ensure that the sector’s voice on sustainability is heard and respected.
“I would like to thank Katherine Sherwin at Blackrock, the departing chair, for all her hard work over the last few years and I look forward to continue working with Mat Lown from TFT, the current vice chair, and all our excellent committee members.”
