Authored by Paulina Torres and Tobias Lindqvist, JLL | July 2024

This report examines the evolution of green building certifications like LEED, BREEAM, and ILFI, which have historically focused on design and construction. As market priorities shift toward operational performance and carbon reduction, certifications are adapting to meet investor and regulatory demand. The paper explains how new frameworks and tools—like CRREM, NABERS, and SBTi—are being integrated into updated certification schemes to demonstrate long-term net-zero readiness.

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