JLL surpasses carbon emission reduction targets

According to United Nations estimates, real estate accounts for about 40 percent of the world's energy consumption and a third of all carbon emissions. Because of this, achieving double-digit reductions can have a significant impact on environmental sustainability. In the Global Sustainability Report, JLL details these achievements and establishes new stretch goals as part of its Building a Better Tomorrow initiative emphasizing sustainability efforts within JLL's offices and in its work with clients.

"As one of the world's largest commercial real estate firms, we have a tremendous opportunity to address climate change head-on by creating sustainable workspaces, buildings and communities where everyone can thrive," said Christian Ulbrich, Chief Executive Officer, JLL. "We're taking tangible action to deliver a more sustainable future for all of our stakeholders by integrating our 'Building a Better Tomorrow' ambition into all aspects of our organization."

• $82 million in estimated U.S. client project savings through energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions by roughly the equivalent of removing 77,000 passenger vehicles from the road for a year
• 452,000 metric tons of CO₂e averted by advising on renewable energy projects saving seven times the amount of energy the firm uses in its own buildings across the world.
• 225 sustainable building certifications for clients
• $8.7 million in total charitable contributions and 8,300 days of employee volunteering
  

Looking forward, the new targets established in the Building a Better Tomorrow program include:

Additionally, to help achieve its sustainability goals, JLL continues to strengthen partnerships with various external organizations, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Global Compact, the Ethisphere Institute, the World Economic Forum's Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI), and local and global Green Building Councils.

"We have set ambitious new sustainability targets that will dramatically reduce our impact on the earth's resources and create value over the long term for our clients, people and the wider community," said Richard Batten, Global Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, JLL. "These targets are backed up with clear accountability and governance to ensure we achieve them, which will drive change by minimizing the impact of our own and our clients' operations." 

About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with nearly 300 corporate offices, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of 83,500 as of March 31, 2018. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit www.jll.com.