Sustainability Insights
As a leading advisory partner in sustainability projects, we pride ourselves on providing thought leadership on sustainable trends, latest developments on legislation, and industry guidelines. We keep our clients ahead of the curve in understanding the evolving sustainability regulatory landscape in our various markets of operation. The insights here assits our clients navigate the opportunities to integrate sustainability into their real estate operations and market value chains. With the growing emphasis on environmental responsibility, we are committed to supporting businesses in aligning with both local and global climate goals, ensuring not just compliance but also enhanced profitability through sustainable practices.
Driving Sustainability Through Energy Performance Certificates in Real Estate: Insights from South Africa, the USA, the UK, Europe, and Asia
The real estate market accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, making energy efficiency a top priority for climate action. Around the world, tools like Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and benchmarks such as ENERGY STAR and Green Mark are transforming how buildings are rated, valued, and managed. This article explores how markets in South Africa, the USA, the UK, Germany, and Singapore are leveraging energy performance frameworks to drive sustainability, unlock green finance, and align real estate with global ESG goals.