EDGE Buildings 263d ago

Watch the launch of IFC's new report, "Sustainable Buildings: Finance Reference Guide" – a powerful new resource designed to help financial institutions, developers & property owners, and policymakers unlock the full potential of sustainable real estate in emerging markets. In this webinar, you’ll learn the main takeaways of the Reference Guide, following the six master case studies: Asia Green Real Estate, Aavas Financiers, Absa Group, NEPI Rockcastle, FIBRA Macquarie, and the country of Colombia. 🌍 Why This Guide Matters Only 10% of labeled finance for green buildings came from emerging markets. This guide aims to close this gap by offering a practical, step-by-step roadmap to create sustainability-focused real estate investment programs, backed by real-world case studies from banks, funds, REITs, developers and property owners. Using the guide, you will learn: * How to design sustainable financial products focused on real estate * The business case for sustainable buildings * Taxonomies for green and resilient buildings, nature-based finance, and circular economy * Five key steps to launch a sustainable real estate program * Certification strategies and impact reporting 📘 Explore the Guide Now: https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/2025/sustainable-buildings-finance-reference-guide Whether you're a bank seeking ESG-aligned investments, a developer aiming for market differentiation, or a policymaker shaping the future of urban resilience—this guide is your gateway to actionable insights and proven strategies. This webinar is organized by IFC’s Green Bond Technical Assistance Program and supported by the World Bank Group Sustainable Finance Knowledge Center. It is cross-promoted by a number of organizations, including: IFC’s EDGE Green Buildings Market Transformation Program and Building Resilience Index, UNEP and its programs Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, Cool Coalition, PEEB, and others.