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About WorldGBC Statement Foreword Introduction Future-Proofing the Value Proposition The business case needs to be considered across the lifespan of a building or built asset Through this report, WorldGBC has endeavoured to demonstrate that in today’s market, undertaking the urgent transition to a decarbonised and sustainable building portfolio makes strong business sense from both a financial and social value case. However the business case needs to be considered across the lifespan of a building or built asset — approximately 50 years, but often far higher for infrastructure assets. Through these future scenarios, is it clear that the value proposition for a sustainable built environment is stronger than an unsustainable future — from both the financial and social value case. Transporting us to 2050, the below tables demonstrate the outcomes of research and analysis undertaken through dedicated future scenario modelling workshops, carried out for the purpose of this report. An exploration of future scenarios, based on 2050 IPCC projections, analyses two contrasting but feasible situations around climate change mitigation, and development of social value, health and welfare. This analysis is presented through the structure of the seven key themes of this report. 98 | BEYOND THE BUSINESS CASE
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Drivers of the Business Case The Business Case Strengthening the Case: Social Value The Social Value Case Future-Proofing The Value Proposition DEMONSTRATED, THROUGH FUTURE SCENARIO MODELLING, IS IT CLEAR THAT THE VALUE PROPOSITION FOR A SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT IS STRONGER THAN AN UNSUSTAINABLE FUTURE - FROM BOTH THE FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL VALUE CASE A WORLD GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL REPORT | 99
