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COP29 Leaders|Erin Meezan, JLL Chief Sustainability Officer: Accelerating Retrofitting to Meet Decarbonisation Goals

Omar Farooq by Omar Farooq
November 5, 2024
Erin Meezan, JLL Chief Sustainability Officer(Photography: i.ytimg)

Erin Meezan, JLL Chief Sustainability Officer(Photography: i.ytimg)

Erin Meezan, Chief Sustainability Officer at JLL, emphasises that strong leadership is essential in driving sustainable practices within the real estate sector. JLL, one of the first companies to secure SBTi-approved net zero targets, relies on senior leaders to set ambitious objectives, support transformative strategies, and maintain organisational accountability. “Our CEO and leadership team recognised the path JLL needed to take, committing us to net zero by 2040,” Meezan states. As JLL advances towards these targets, leadership continues to play a pivotal role, encouraging innovation and enabling the company to align its actions with decarbonisation ambitions.

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Strategic Collaborations and Innovations in Real Estate

Meezan underscores the strategic importance of partnerships with initiatives like the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Race to Zero campaign. These collaborations provide both a structured framework and credible validation for JLL’s net zero ambitions, driving wider industry adoption. “SBTi’s guidance allowed us to set a robust target, positioning JLL as a leader,” she explains. Innovations, such as AI-driven building management platforms and green leasing, lie at the heart of JLL’s approach to reducing emissions across its portfolio, benefitting both landlords and tenants by addressing carbon reduction and operational efficiencies.

Retrofitting for Sustainability

With over 80% of current office buildings expected to remain in use by 2050, JLL’s research highlights the urgency of retrofitting. Meezan points out that retrofitting rates must triple to align with decarbonisation targets, especially in cities like London where demand for low-carbon spaces is rapidly increasing. JLL’s internal efforts to reduce emissions through energy-efficient upgrades and renewable energy sourcing—achieving a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2018—illustrate what is possible. “Sustainable buildings not only deliver financial returns but are essential for meeting regulatory and tenant expectations,” Meezan asserts.

Embracing Sustainable Real Estate Trends

JLL is also leading efforts to address embodied carbon through sustainable fit-outs and reuse strategies, in line with evolving industry standards. “Tools like EC3 enable us to assess and reduce embodied carbon, creating a more circular approach,” Meezan notes. Technologies such as AI further enhance efficiencies, allowing JLL to monitor and adjust building operations in real time, maximising both energy savings and tenant satisfaction. Meezan concludes, “Our aim is to transform buildings into sustainable, people-centred environments, recognising that real estate has a significant role in tackling climate change.”

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Omar Farooq

Omar Farooq

Omar Farooq, American University of Beirut, MA in International Relations. Contributor to 《The Icons》, with a keen interest in Middle Eastern geopolitics and cultural history. I spend weekends perfecting my Arabic calligraphy and reading poetry.

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