About WorldGBC Statement Foreword Introduction Conclusion The built environment has a critical role to play in tackling the climate crisis and advancing sustainable development The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated, and the time for transformational action is now. The value proposition for this action is broader now than ever before - looking at the business case and beyond by showing how the economic argument is strengthened by social value and climate action. The future value proposition, across a diverse range of scenarios, shows the business case for sustainability in the built environment will only continue to grow. Through this report, WorldGBC has presented why the global real estate sector cannot afford not to act on climate change and invest in a sustainable future . The themes that underpin the value proposition have consistently been presented throughout the financial and social value case within this report, as we recognise that a sustainable built environment provides seven co-benefits that underline the broader business case: • Social benefits , to building occupants through health, productivity and wellbeing • Lower or equal costs at supply chain , construction, and operational phases • Risk mitigation , providing resilience to inevitable climate impacts, environmentally and financially, as well as future-proofing against legislative changes or corporate expectations and reputational risk • Higher asset values linked both to performance and asset desirability • Investment opportunities through a rapidly transitioning finance sector protecting investments, supporting share prices, and increasing requirements on ESG • Access to finance due to availability of finance for green buildings, from banks, bonds and institutional investors • The wider role of business , where organisations recognise they must engage with sustainable development, including environmental action and social value, and commit to considerations broader than profit margins. 104 | BEYOND THE BUSINESS CASE