New ULI Europe Guide Empowers Buildings to Boost Sustainability Through Collaboration
A new guide on enhancing sustainability in buildings has been published by ULI Europe. The guide offers practical advice for establishing effective Asset Sustainability Committees to collaborate on decarbonization efforts.
The Best Practice Guide for Asset Sustainability Committees is now available online. It includes real-world examples demonstrating how improved data transparency and teamwork at the building level can be achieved. The guide also provides a step-by-step checklist to help teams implement recommendations.
The publication is based on interviews with 12 leading real estate owners and property managers from across Europe. It emphasizes the growing importance of property managers in connecting owners and tenants, especially as reporting and regulatory demands increase.
Sabine Georgi, Executive Director of ULI Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, underscored the key role of property managers in driving sustainability. She has supported similar initiatives through ULI mentorship programs, raising awareness of sustainable urban design and decarbonization strategies. The guide recommends that effective committees need clear decarbonization plans, dedicated funding, and tools like green leases and data-sharing systems.
The guide equips real estate professionals with actionable steps to bolster sustainability efforts. By using case studies and expert insights, it helps committees enhance coordination and reduce carbon emissions at the asset level. The checklist and recommendations are designed to support immediate implementation in buildings across Europe.
