Course Description

ESG has become a decisive factor in how real estate is financed, developed, and managed. Investors, regulators, and tenants increasingly expect properties to meet high environmental performance standards, demonstrate social responsibility, and operate under transparent governance.

This course focuses on ESG through a real estate lens, equipping you with the tools to assess sustainability risks, interpret performance data, and design strategies that align with investor priorities, regulatory compliance, and community needs. You will study case examples from across the property lifecycle — from ground-up development to retrofitting existing assets — to understand how ESG integration can protect and enhance value.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how ESG frameworks apply specifically to real estate investment and development
  • Evaluate building performance using environmental metrics like energy use, carbon intensity, and water efficiency
  • Assess social impact factors including tenant well-being, community engagement, and equitable access
  • Understand governance structures that ensure compliance, accountability, and transparency in property operations
  • Analyze how ESG factors influence valuation, financing terms, and investment decisions
  • Design property-level and portfolio-wide ESG strategies to improve performance and marketability

Course Curriculum

    1. Disclaimer

    1. Sustainability and Sustainable Development

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    2. Real Estate ESG: Lessons Challenges and Opportunities

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    1. Global Goals

    2. Paris Agreement

    3. Diverse Valid Opinions

    1. Net Zero Leadership

    2. ESG and CSR

    3. Materiality and Metrics

    1. Reporting Standards and Rating Tools

    2. Office Sector Materiality

    3. The Free Market Approach

    1. Electricity and the Grid

    2. Non-Renewable Energy Sources

    3. Renewable Energy Sources

    4. Emerging Energy Sources

    5. Grid Support Systems

    6. Green Financing Tools
  • $997.00
  • 47 lessons
  • 7 hours of video content

Who Should Enroll

Real estate investors, developers, asset managers, property managers, sustainability consultants, and students aiming to integrate ESG into real estate decision-making and strategy.

Format

  • Expert-led video content across 47 concise lessons (over 7 hours of content)
  • Real estate–specific ESG case studies and examples
  • Downloadable transcripts, frameworks, and reporting templates
  • Flexible, self-paced learning accessible on any device

Next Steps

Enroll now to learn how to evaluate, implement, and lead ESG strategies that drive performance, compliance, and market value in real estate.