Global Viewpoint: The Case for ESG Adoption

CBRE indicates that building owners and investors increasingly benefit from improved ROI by meeting ambitious levels of environmental performance. While the economic case for green building is ever more apparent, large-scale institutional investors see measurability of environmental performance as key to adopting green building. Macro-level objectives (e.g., U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment) and micro-level criteria (e.g., Green Building Certifications) should be integrated into the investment decision-making process.