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

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 BD+C, LEED v5 O+M, and LEED Zero pathways. Attendees will leave with a clear view of what defines competitive, forward-looking sustainability leadership in real estate today.