The environmental impact of higher temperatures, huge volumes of municipal solid waste and worsening air quality are increasingly evident in the cities we live in.
With a significant proportion of the urban population spending much of their time in commercial buildings, the onus is on the real estate industry to provide sustainable properties that mitigate negative environmental impacts.
This viewpoint by CBRE Research tracks recent green office building trends in Asia Pacific and explains the market forces and regulatory changes that will require investors to strengthen their commitment to greening their portfolios.