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
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 to be Future-Fit
The journey to decarbonization
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
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
How are circular economy principles taking hold in real estate?
Leading cities are now setting goals to tackle carbon throughout a building’s lifecycle
Decarbonizing cities and real estate
Our latest research will help you navigate the complex global landscape of Net Zero commitments, regulations, reporting requirements and incentives across 32 global cities.
Return on Sustainability: How the 'value of green' conversation is growing up
How is the ‘value of green’ conversation changing and what are the implications for those who shape the built environment?
Sustainability and value in the regions
Pressure to achieve sustainability targets continues to grow
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
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
Cuts carbon emissions by 50%, delivering on its 10-year energy reduction goal more than 3 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.
Helping one of London's leading property companies achieve their net zero carbon ambitions
When Great Portland Estates Plc set about launching their corporate commitment to become net zero carbon by 2030, they brought on JLL’s sustainability consultancy to help develop a business case and support their transition.
Services
Energy & sustainability
Translate your sustainability ambitions into action with our end-to-end suite of solutions
Energy & sustainabilitySustainable operations
Coordinated, portfolio-wide sustainability programs that take your corporate real estate operations from here to possible.
Sustainable operationsElectric vehicle and e-mobility
Design and implement an EV strategy to help you stay at the forefront of the global revolution and create commercial, social, and environmental value for your business.
Electric vehicle and e-mobilityNet-zero carbon
Supporting your transition to net zero carbon at every stage of the property lifecycle. We will understand your business and real estate carbon impacts to develop a bespoke net zero carbon pathway, business case and action plan, enable your portfolio wide transition and monitor, disclose, and offset.
Net-zero carbonClimate resilience
End to end solutions to assess the impacts of physical and transition climate change risks at a business and asset level, providing a climate risk strategy, supporting TCFD reporting requirements, and providing at-risk valuation advice
Climate resilience