About WorldGBC Statement Foreword Introduction The Broader Value Proposition for a Sustainable Built Environment DRIVERS OF BUSINESS CASE • Policy change, nationally, and at city level • Incoming finance regulation, such as carbon pricing • The growth of sustainable finance and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting THE BUSINESS CASE • Greater access to investment • Corporate reputation • Higher asset value and desirability • Resilient investment & lower risk of stranded assets • Lower operational costs and enhanced return on investment • Reduced build costs and circularity opportunities • Preferential insurance premiums • Better occupant productivity in commercial sector DRIVERS OF SOCIAL VALUE • The impact of COVID-19 • Increased awareness from the private sector, and rise of CSR • Public drivers, including policy and procurement THE SOCIAL VALUE CASES • Health and wellbeing at building level • Community benefit. including jobs, resilience and equity • Protecting people in material supply chain and construction sector, including construction worker welfare, human rights and justice THE FUTURE VALUE COSTS • In a 3º climate change scenario, sustainable buildings present a strong business case in terms of occupant benefits, risk mitigation and asset values • In a 1.5º climate change scenario, costs, finance and reputation are stronger drivers • In an unhealthy, inequitable world, sustainable buildings present a business case through occupant benefits, cost and risk mitigation. In a healthier, equitable future, costs, asset values, investor reputation and the wider role of business are key themes in the value proposition 606 | | BEYOND THE BUSINESS CASE