Are Stranded Assets an Unexploded Bomb?

Buildings that are too uneconomical to retrofit to comply with legislation, such as the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and National Energy and Climate Plans, become stranded assets.  They are a significant risk for investors and property owners that have not ensured that their real estate assets are future-proofed and operate efficiently.  Countries are mandating building energy efficiency targets and net-zero carbon emissions, making the cost of retrofitting some properties greater than the value of the asset.  This article voices the concern that the real estate sector is seriously unprepared for the financial impact, thereby causing the stranding of assets.