May 27, 2023

The built environment is responsible for roughly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, making sustainable real estate one of the most powerful levers available for addressing climate change. VIBE's foundational guidance report, Introduction to Sustainable Real Estate, provides a comprehensive, accessible entry point for professionals, students, and organizations ready to understand — and act on — the connection between buildings and our planet's most urgent environmental challenges.

Published by the Verdani Institute for the Built Environment (VIBE), a California-based nonprofit dedicated to accelerating green building education, this free report examines the causal relationship between the built environment and climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequity. It makes a rigorous business case for sustainability in commercial real estate, exploring how the convergence of investor pressure, evolving regulations, and tenant demand is reshaping the industry. Readers will come away with a clear understanding of what a sustainable built environment looks like, the pathways available to achieve it, and the ESG trends and challenges that are driving transformation across the sector. Whether you're a real estate professional beginning your sustainability journey, an educator seeking course materials on green building and climate, or a student exploring ESG and sustainable development, this report provides the conceptual grounding you need. Download this free sustainable real estate guide from VIBE and join a growing community of professionals committed to building a decarbonized, resilient future.