Green Building, ESG, and Sustainable Finance - Complementary Tools for Market Transformation
Green Building, ESG, and Sustainable Finance - Complementary Tools for Market Transformation

Green building and ESG are complementary market transformation strategies for investor-owned real estate. They both provide stakeholders with actionable transparency about management and performance. Green building traditionally focuses on buildings and spaces. ESG reporting and benchmarking prioritize whole companies, funds, and other investment vehicles. This session will explore the impact and evolution of these market shaping tools. Chris Pyke will provide an overview of data on the impact of ESG benchmarking on real estate over the last decade and changes in expectations for buildings certifications. Mili Majumdar will describe how LEED v5 will meet and exceed these expectations - while continuing to raise the bar on leadership is the design and operation of property around the world. Finally, Kelly Worden will discuss market trends for social sustainability and provide examples of how companies are incorporating the WELL Building Standard into sustainable finance frameworks