The Business Case for Green: Sustainability as Competitive Advantage in Real Estate

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2:00 PM to 2:40 PM · 40 min. (US/Eastern)
Summit: Global Impact Day

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This discussion explores how sustainability has evolved from a project-level checkbox into a core business strategy for leading real estate developers worldwide. The conversation unpacks how LEED certification drives tenant demand, investor confidence, and portfolio-wide value creation, moving from building-level certification to district- and city-scale impact, from design intent to measurable operational performance, and toward a future shaped by LEED v5 and Net Zero pathways. Attendees will leave with a clear view of what defines competitive, forward-looking sustainability leadership in real estate today.
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Summit: Global Impact Day
Learning Objective #1
Recognize sustainability's shift from a compliance requirement to a strategic business driver in real estate.
Learning Objective #2
Identify how LEED certification influences tenant demand, investor confidence, and portfolio value.
Learning Objective #3
Distinguish between building-scale and district- and city-scale approaches to sustainability impact.
Learning Objective #4
Anticipate how LEED v5 and Net Zero pathways will shape future sustainability leadership in the sector.