ESG & Sustainability Solutions

Resource Optimization

Improve efficiency across your real estate by reducing utility consumption to cut costs and minimize environmental impact.

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Meet your environmental sustainability goals effortlessly with our turnkey solution. From project identification to the execution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carbon capture projects, we ensure cost reduction and environmental improvement every step of the way.

Our Services

Energy Conservation

Efficiently manage energy consumption throughout your real estate portfolio and significantly cut operating costs. Our energy and net zero audits and conservation plans establish a foundational analysis to guide strategic energy-saving measures. This includes data collection, on-site inspections, detailed analysis including the use of CRREM modeling, and a comprehensive report featuring actionable projects for implementation.

Focus Areas

  • Energy audit (ASHRAE)
  • On-site inspections​
  • Energy conservation plan
  • Efficiency & electrification audit

Water Conservation

Discover opportunities to reduce water consumption with our water efficiency audit. Our survey analysis helps you understand how and where water is being used in a building and how to remedy any wastage issues. We help develop a comprehensive water savings plan, enhancing operational efficiency while promoting environmental stewardship.

Focus Areas

  • Water efficiency audit​
  • Location audits​
  • Water fixture review
  • Water savings plan​
  • Composition testing

Zero Waste & Circular Economy

Implement a facilities management program that fosters sustainable resource management and waste reduction practices. Divert waste from landfills by prioritizing reuse and repurposing of materials, composting and recycling while fostering sustainability engagement among your workforce. From strategy to seamless implementation and eventual certification of your zero waste accomplishments, we provide comprehensive support throughout the entire process.

Focus Areas

  • Zero waste assessments​
  • Material assessments​

Green Facility Management

Our services provide tailor-made solutions for building operations to ensure first-class building management through appropriate organizational and management concepts and to put sustainability and ESG requirements into practice. We therefore support our customers to create a sustainable basis for optimized building operation.

Focus Areas

  • ESG Audits
  • Operational optimization
  • Technology upgrades
  • Capital Projects
  • Measurement and Tracking

Efficiency-as-a-service​

Deploy decarbonization projects rapidly and at scale with less risk and up-front investment. We offer comprehensive support including turnkey execution for energy cost-saving projects and immediate year one savings on utilities. This means you can stay focused on your sustainability goals with an optimized sourcing strategy.

Focus Areas

  • Turnkey execution of resource optimization projects
  • Continual monitoring and reporting

CBRE Sustainability Solutions

Our Approach

Simplify complexity, accelerate sustainability. No matter where you are on your sustainability journey, we have the strategy to help you achieve your goals. Our solutions are strategic, optimized and scalable – all supported by data-driven insights.

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Strategic Blueprint
Build a strategy to meet goals, regulations and stakeholder expectations worldwide
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Resource Optimization
Enhance efficiency throughout your organization to reduce costs and your environmental footprint
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Decarbonization at Scale
Rapidly deploy solutions to decarbonize portfolios and value chains
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Sustainability Insights
Enable real-time decision making through comprehensive data, analytics and reporting

Why Choose CBRE?

  • Experts in real estate

    We specialize in collaborating with developers, investors, landlords, and occupiers to achieve sustainability goals. Our expertise lies in crafting solutions that benefit all stakeholders, meet regulations, and enhance the sustainability of the built environment.

  • Maximize efficiency

    Our approach maximizes efficiency by developing high-level action plans and deploying capable teams to implement changes on the ground. This is strategic thinking driven by practical knowledge and application.

  • Scalable solutions

    With our extensive global presence and deep understanding of local regulations, we offer solutions that can be implemented across borders. Our network connects you with experts worldwide, including HVAC engineers, building surveyors, and renewable energy specialists. We have the necessary expertise to assist you in achieving your sustainability objectives.