China’s electric vehicle market just got some new competition thanks to Toyota’s new $20,0000 smart electric vehicle (EV), Bozhi 3X.

Vietnam is becoming a more significant player in global sustainability with its announcement to significantly increase its solar power target and move away from natural gas and coal.

Global momentum for sustainability continues, and the British government is looking at ways to improve efforts to become a “clean energy superpower.”

Chicago-based architectural and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings, and Mills (SOM) and Swiss-based energy storage company Energy Vault Holdings have entered a partnership that could accelerate energy conservation by turning skyscrapers into batteries.

From our Sustainability Thought Leader Partner, JLL. As companies look for ways to cut their energy use across their real estate, evolving AI tools are playing a growing role in identifying opportunities for efficiencies and optimizing operations.

The architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is developing a sustainable 53-story corporate headquarters in Shenzhen for China International Marine Containers Group. Scheduled for completion by 2029, the building incorporates green technologies such as intelligent daylight systems, building-integrated photovoltaics, and water conservation measures, setting a benchmark for eco-friendly corporate real estate design.

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.