ESG & Sustainability
Responsible real estate is no longer optional — it is where long-term value is built. We help investors and occupiers develop and implement the ESG strategies that make it happen.
The demand for responsible real estate management and sustainable investment is growing steadily across every market — and so is the value placed on companies and assets that meet it. ESG criteria, covering environmental, social, and governance dimensions, have become the central framework through which the sustainability of real estate investments is assessed and compared.
For investors, properties that fulfil these criteria carry increasingly strong prospects of higher long-term returns and lower risk of obsolescence. For occupiers, ESG-aligned spaces deliver tangible, measurable benefits — from reduced energy and operating costs to enhanced employer brand and talent attraction. In a market where occupiers, lenders, and regulators are all moving in the same direction, the question is no longer whether ESG matters. It is how quickly and effectively you act on it.
Whether you need support for a single asset or an entire portfolio, we develop individual, cross-asset ESG strategies tailored to your specific circumstances — taking into account the environmental, social, and governance criteria that are most material to your investment or occupancy goals.
Our globally connected advisory team supports both the development of your strategy and its practical implementation on the ground. We translate ESG ambitions into concrete action plans, identify the measures with the strongest impact-to-cost ratio, and work alongside you to embed sustainability into the day-to-day management of your real estate — whether your perspective is that of an investor managing a portfolio or an occupier seeking to reduce your environmental footprint and improve your workplace environment.
We assess the current ESG performance of your assets or portfolio against relevant frameworks and benchmarks, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop a clear, prioritised strategy with defined targets and implementation roadmap. The strategy covers environmental performance, social value, governance frameworks, and reporting obligations — fully integrated into your broader investment or occupancy objectives.
Where is untapped potential for energy savings and emissions reduction? We assess the environmental performance of your buildings, identify efficiency measures with the strongest return, and support their cost-effective implementation — from technical upgrades and smart building integration to operational improvements and renewable energy solutions.
Green building certifications are increasingly expected by occupiers and lenders, and directly influence asset value and lettability. We advise on the most appropriate certification pathway for your asset — and support you through the process, from initial gap analysis and documentation through to final submission and award.
The regulatory environment around sustainability in real estate is evolving rapidly. We help you navigate current and forthcoming compliance requirements — ensuring that your assets meet legal and ecological obligations today, and are positioned for the requirements of tomorrow.
For companies seeking to align their real estate with their own sustainability commitments, we advise on space selection, lease structuring, fit-out decisions, and operational practices that reduce environmental impact, improve employee wellbeing, and support the credibility of your ESG reporting.