CHICAGO—JLL, a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, has released its ESG Performance Report 2022, summarizing the progress made during the financial year against its ESG commitments.
The firm announced that it is making significant progress on its commitment to transition its spaces to net-zero and is ahead of progress to achieve the World GBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment on offices. JLL also reports it is on track to achieve key diversity commitments. Click here to view the report.
Key highlights include:
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 34 percent across JLL occupied offices compared with 2018 baseline. On track to meet JLL’s near-term, net-zero 2030 World GBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.
- Twenty-nine percent of electricity across JLL’s global portfolio is supplied by, or sourced from, renewable sources.
- Achieved green building certificates across 54 percent of JLL offices in excess of 10,000 s.f.—a 9 percent increase on 2021.
- Reached 37 percent female representation in JLL’s top two management levels.
- Spent $2.24bn globally with diverse and small business suppliers.
“I am pleased to report on the progress we have made to achieve our ESG commitments in 2022. Mirroring our resilient overall business performance, these achievements build on the strong foundations that underpin our ambitious long-term targets,” said Christian Ulbrich, President and CEO, JLL.
“The actions we’re taking have a significant impact beyond our portfolio and our enterprise,” said Erin Meezan, JLL Chief Sustainability Officer. “With buildings responsible for over 60 percent of overall emissions in cities, decarbonizing as quickly and effectively as possible is critical for the future of all cities, countries and the planet.”
