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Sustainability in real estate

Deloitte’s multidisciplinary approach to Sustainability, Climate & Equity offers sustainability solutions and strategies tailored to the unique needs of real estate owners, occupiers, and investors.

Build on a stronger foundation

Leveraging our IndustryAdvantage framework, we provide deep sector experience, tailored solutions, and future-focused insights to help you transform your real estate sustainability strategy—and lead the industry forward.

Laying the foundation

Universal imperatives and frameworks set the stage for combined efforts, proactive strategies, and the adoption of innovative technologies for long-term success.

Global carbon emissions

Approximately 40% of global carbon emissions can be attributed to the built environment, encompassing both operational and embodied carbon.

Reduction requirements

Jurisdictions globally have mandated reduction requirements on real estate’s carbon emissions.

Proposed regulations

Policymakers have finalized or proposed regulations mandating sustainability reporting and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures.

Decarbonization

The design and implementation of real estate decarbonization strategies requires collaboration across a complex value chain.

Managing risks

There’s a growing emphasis on the identification, evaluation, and management of physical and transition risks, including the insurability of real estate.

Differentiated sustainability

Tenants are seeking differentiated sustainability performance, particularly in building energy, water usage, and waste management.

Technology

Advanced technological capabilities can be utilized to make well-informed, real-time decisions on building performance.

Business value

Solutions

Whether you’re considering a full transformation or want to target specific sustainability, climate, and equity issues, Deloitte offers solutions tailored to your needs.

Our approach

End-to-end capabilities and scale

A “system of systems” approach at every level of sustainability maturity.

Industry and sector depth

Empower sustainability transformations tailored to real estate owners, occupiers, and investors.

Assets and alliances

Accelerators and data-enabled insights at scale for delivering sustainability work.

Leading experience and eminence

Unique sustainability insights make Deloitte the go-to source for sustainability leadership.

Tailored to your business. Targeted to your goals.

By utilizing our broad experience and comprehensive services, we can create bespoke solutions that effectively address a wide array of challenges in areas such as sustainability strategy, tax, risk, financial advisory, and reporting.

Ready to move forward?

Reach out to learn more about how our real estate services and solutions can help you break new ground—and prepare your organization to thrive in the future of the industry.