Strategic Focus: Assessing The Value Of Building Certification Amid Global ESG Headwinds
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Executive Summary
This report presents a timely analysis of the evolving role of building certifications in the real estate sector, amid growing pushback against ESG policies, and increasing economic uncertainty. As regulatory pressures ease and certification standards broaden, some industry professionals are questioning whether these credentials remain a strategic priority, and whether stakeholder expectations still warrant the substantial investment of time, capital and resources. In response, this report explores key trends shaping the building certification landscape in 2025 and beyond, offering strategic guidance for achieving and sustaining certification in a shifting market context.
Figure 1. Commercial real estate building certifications assessed by rigour and market adoption
Figure 2. Building certifications overview
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Cara Haring
Senior Analyst
Cara is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in digital platforms and operational technology for the built environment. Her research helps real estate owners, occupiers...
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Claire Stephens
Research Director
Claire Stephens is a Research Director at Verdantix, leading research into technologies and services shaping the real estate and the built environment, encompassing ...
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