The JLL blog explores how facilities managers are tackling climate risks by implementing proactive strategies and innovations. This includes integrating sustainable practices and leveraging technology to enhance resilience against environmental challenges.

From our CRE Service Delivery and Outsourcing Thought Leader Contributor, EY. Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has transformed its US headquarters, at One Manhattan West in New York, NY, with an industry-leading building operating system (BOS) that streamlines operations and enhances the workplace by centralizing real estate management and using advanced analytics.

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba has recently cut the ribbon on a new headquarters in Hangzhou, and highlighted its sustainability features in a company newsletter.

From our Sustainability Thought Leader Partner, JLL. Climate change is worsening office air quality, exacerbated by rising temperatures and increasing pollution in urban areas. Poor air quality affects employee health and productivity, prompting businesses to invest in better ventilation, filtration systems, and air quality monitoring.

From our Thought Leader Partner, Colliers. The green transition taking place in the U.S. stands as a core pillar transforming the economy and commercial real estate at large, and it’s one of the five macro trends I’ve identified as shaping the future of the industry.

From our Sustainability Thought Leader Partner, JLL. While traditional priorities such as location and talent continue to factor strongly, buildings that tick the boxes as low carbon, high quality spaces are increasingly sought after – even in a subdued office leasing market. And tenants are often prepared to pay more to secure sustainable space. JLL research shows an average green premium of 7.1% across eight major cities in North America, 9.9% across nine cities in Asia Pacific and 11.6% in London.

For companies fitting out new workplaces or refreshing existing spaces, the carbon footprint from creating amenity-rich, employee-centric designs is often overlooked.

More companies are prioritizing sustainability tech but face challenges implementing it.

From our Sustainability Thought Leader Partner, JLL. ll companies need clear goals and action plans to decarbonize their real estate, […]

From our Content Contributor Partner, Procore Guest blog by, Julie Vasquez More often than not, the successful completion of a […]

From our Thought Leader Contributor, EY. A more strategic and holistic approach to environmental, social, and governance issues is helping […]

From our “Sustainability” Thought Leader Partner, JLL. This article was originally published on JLL UK’s Trends and Insights. New criteria […]