COP26: Return on Sustainability
Real estate is a big contributor to carbon emissions. That means it’s a big part of the solution.
Explore the big themes at COP26
Turning words into action
How urban greening projects are underpinning sustainable cities
Initiatives to increase green space and improve biodiversity are part of a more holistic sustainability agenda looking beyond decarbonization
COP27: 6 developments to support decarbonizing global real estate
The built environment has work to do to be part of a net zero future
COP27: We have seven years to turn this around
JLL’s Guy Grainger reflects on this year’s climate conference and what real estate needs to do now
Retrofitting must happen – but can footing the bill also drive value?
Ensuring older buildings meet evolving net zero targets will be a complex and expensive process
Retrofitting buildings essential to reduce energy costs and combat the global energy crisis
Research from JLL finds that retrofitting rates need to triple to meet the goals in the Paris Agreement
How can developing world cities blend resilience with growth?
New and existing cities need to manage climate risks for fast-growing populations
To create net-zero cities, we need to look hard at our older buildings
Retrofitting existing real estate is critical to cutting carbon emissions
To reach net zero goals, stronger tenant engagement plans are a must
Communication is key in the drive to net zero real estate
How are green building certifications moving with the times?
New criteria are under assessment as building certification schemes adapt to meet an ever-increasing focus on net zero and health and well-being
How are circular economy principles taking hold in real estate?
Leading cities are now setting goals to tackle carbon throughout a building’s lifecycle
Can real estate keep pace with cities’ net zero plans?
Though market forces are driving decarbonisation efforts in real estate, government regulations, education and incentives are also key influences
Four ways new COP26 commitments impact real estate
Real estate needs to act swiftly to limit global warming and mitigate the effects of climate change
5 ways cities must step up to the net zero challenge
Cities need to act on bold commitments to go further and faster in the coming years
The 10 Green Building Principles aiming to get real estate to net zero
Only a minority of real estate organizations currently have a sustainability action plan
Decarbonizing the built environment is critical for reaching net-zero emissions
As governments and companies meet at COP26, JLL is taking action with key commitments and tools to enable companies to reach net-zero emissions
Webinar - Live from COP26: 10 Green Building Principles to get you to net zero
JLL and the World Economic Forum have developed the Green Buildings Principles to simplify the process of delivering net zero carbon portfolios. Find out how they can support your sustainability strategy.
10 Green Building Principles:
The Action Plan for Net-Zero Carbon Buildings
Developed in conjunction with JLL and the World Economic Forum’s Real Estate CEO community, this report provides a clear sequence of steps to deliver net-zero carbon buildings along with globally applicable guidance on implementation.
Sustainability matters
85%
of CRE leaders plan to develop real estate-specific sustainability strategies by 2025
43%
of investors have a net zero carbon target
42%
of occupiers believe employees will increasingly demand green, sustainable spaces
Transitioning to net-zero
Discover how JLL is transitioning to net-zero, and how our actions will help shape the future of real estate for a better world
Explore real client sustainability stories
Global bank surpasses ambitious energy savings goals
Our client cut emissions by 50%, delivering on its 10-year energy reduction goal more than three years ahead of schedule.
Global healthcare client achieves sustainability goals three consecutive times
JLL’s portfolio energy & sustainability management program helped the client exceed their publicly-stated sustainability goals three times in a row.
Adventist Health set to be a healthcare leader in onsite renewable energy
JLL Clean Energy Solutions worked with Adventist Health to implement solar energy program to achieve sustainability and millions of dollars in savings.
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