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Sustainable Real Estate

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Sustainable Real Estate

ESG and Sustainability Policies and Best Practices in Real Estate

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
11 - 15 May 2026 London $ 5,950
09 - 13 Nov 2026 London $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
09 - 13 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Sustainable development and ESG considerations are rapidly reshaping how real estate projects are financed, developed, and managed. Organisations today must understand how environmental, social, and governance practices influence property value, investor confidence, and long-term asset performance. The Sustainable Real Estate training course explores the growing importance of ESG integration in real estate and provides professionals with a structured understanding of how sustainability frameworks influence investment strategies, regulation, and property management across global markets.

Participants will also examine how ESG principles operate in practice across diverse property assets such as offices, hotels, warehouses, industrial facilities, and residential developments. Through analysis of global legislation, sustainability reporting practices, and market expectations, the Sustainable Real Estate training course enables professionals to understand how sustainability initiatives can improve transparency, mitigate risks, and enhance long-term financial performance within real estate organisations.

Skills & Competencies

From this Sustainable Real Estate training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • ESG integration in real estate strategy
  • Sustainable investment analysis capability
  • ESG risk assessment for property assets
  • Sustainability reporting and benchmarking skills
  • Green finance and ESG financing awareness
  • Sustainable property performance evaluation

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Sustainable Real Estate training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the current landscape of ESG policies and sustainability practices in real estate.
  • Apply ESG reporting structures and performance indicators within real estate organisations.
  • Evaluate ESG measurement systems, certification standards, and benchmarking frameworks.
  • Identify ESG factors relevant to different property types and investment strategies.
  • Assess ESG-related risks and opportunities affecting real estate investment performance.

How You Will Learn

Learning is developed through structured exploration of ESG frameworks, sustainability policies, and real estate investment practices. Participants analyse practical scenarios, evaluate sustainability data, and examine real-world examples of ESG implementation across property portfolios. Emphasis is placed on translating sustainability principles into strategic decision-making that improves transparency, asset value, and long-term investment outcomes in real estate organisations.

Who should Attend?

This training course supports professionals involved in developing, financing, managing, analysing, or advising on real estate projects and investment strategies. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to strengthen sustainability practices within property portfolios and real estate organisations.

This Sustainable Real Estate training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Real Estate Economists
  • Urban Planners and Regulators
  • Real Estate Developers and Investors
  • Surveyors and Property Valuation Professionals
  • Investment Bankers and Fund Managers in Real Estate
  • Property Managers and Institutional Lenders
  • Consultants advising the Real Estate Industry
Course Outline
Day 1

Policies and Drivers

This day introduces environmental and social drivers shaping sustainable real estate development. Participants explore environmental impacts, ESG legislation, and the growing role of social responsibility in property investment. The topics covered will include:  

  • Environmental concerns and real estate
    • The rise of Net Zero
    • The contribution of real estate to environmental issues
    • ESG legislation for real estate in the Gulf
  • The social impact of real estate
    • CSR and Social Impact policies for developers
      • Local procurement
      • Labour standards and working conditions
      • The creation and maintenance of communities 
      • Tenancy mix
      • Diversity and inclusion
    • CSR and Social Impact for real estate investors
    • Integration of Islamic social finance with CSR for real estate
Day 2

Risk and Governance

This day focuses on identifying ESG-related risks and establishing governance frameworks for sustainable real estate operations. Participants analyse regulatory structures and governance practices for developers and investment funds. The topics covered will include:  

  • Risk analysis for real estate development
    • A risk typology for real estate
    • Identifying and measuring risks
    • Risk management tools and their use in practice
  • Governance for developers
    • The legislative and regulatory framework for corporate governance in the Gulf – a global comparison
    • The EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive and its analogues in the Gulf 
    • Best practices for governance: real estate developers
      • Board and executive structures
      • Workforce issues
      •  Transparency and reporting
    • Worldwide evidence on developer governance
  • LP and GP governance
    • Private equity governance guidelines in the Gulf, UK and worldwide
Day 3

ESG Measurement and Reporting Tools, Techniques and Standards

This day examines sustainability measurement and reporting frameworks used across real estate portfolios. Participants explore international ESG reporting standards and benchmarking approaches. The topics covered will include:  

  • ESG measurement for real estate
    • Measuring ESG for developers and construction companies
      • Energy use and control
      • HVAC analytics
      • Water and waste management
      • Biodiversity
      • Tracking material use: analysing embedded carbon and other issues for the real estate supply chain
      • Governance – tax, corruption, and data privacy
      • Lifecycle costing
      • Sectoral differences (residential, industrial, retail, office and others)
      • Reviewing global evidence for the range of potential and actual ESG variables for developers and investors
  • ESG reporting for real estate
    • Comparing reporting indicators across jurisdictions
    • Measuring transparency for real estate investors 
    • Portfolio analysis: best practice benchmarking
      • GRESB reporting
      • SECR reporting
      • ESOS reporting
      • ECORE 
      • SBTi reporting
    • Conforming to ESG standards
      • UN SDGs
      • The UN PRI
      • UN Global Compact
  • Reporting according to GRI requirements
    • Analysis of the GRI requirements for sustainability reporting
    • How to report using the GRI standards(
    • Examples of GRI real estate reporting
    • Integrating other standards relevant to the energy sector into sustainability reporting using the GRI, including:
      •  ESRS
      • ISSB
      • UNSDG
    • People, places and progress: reporting social initiatives
  • Certification, benchmarking and reporting frameworks at asset portfolio and corporate level
  • Property green standards for construction and investment: evolution and benchmarking, including:
    • LEED / BREEAM / REEB / NABERS / EDGE / WELL / Fitwel / Energy Star / ISO 14001 / Estidama / Mostadam
Day 4

Implementation of ESG Policies for real estate developers and investors

This day focuses on applying ESG frameworks in real estate operations and financing. Participants examine practical implementation strategies and sustainable financing mechanisms. The topics covered will include:  

  • Implementation
    • The role of data collection
    • Utilisation of tools (e.g., CREEAM Risk Assessment)
    • Integrating ESG into BIM and GIS software
    • Predictive maintenance and the wider ESG perspective on Facilities Management 
    • Management of ESG implementation
    • Key challenges and obstacles from a decade of ESG real estate implementation
    • Overcoming greenwashing in ESG implementation
    • ESG qualifications for real estate
    • Interaction with development teams
  • Financing
    • The design and scope of green bonds
    • Bank green lending practices for real estate
    • Green leases
    • Integration of Islamic finance and green financing
Day 5

ESG Impact on Real Estate

This day explores how ESG performance affects financial outcomes and property valuation. Participants analyse the relationship between sustainability performance and long-term real estate investment returns. The topics covered will include:  

  • Impact measurement
    • Financing costs and ESG performance for real estate developers and investors
    • The emergence of real estate ESG rating
    • Developer ESG policies and valuation
    • ESG and retention rates
    • Impact on rental rates, capital values and yields in the Gulf 
    • Construction and development companies, ESG and share prices
    • ESG, property value and investment performance
    • Translation of ESG scoring to portfolio performance and value
    • E, S, and G – evidence on the relative contribution of each to financial performance
  • The future trajectory of ESG and real estate
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this in-house training course enables organisations to align ESG frameworks and sustainability strategies with their property portfolios, regulatory environment, and investment objectives. Customisation allows real estate organisations to explore sector-specific sustainability challenges, strengthen ESG governance, and embed responsible investment practices that support long-term asset value and organisational performance.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Sustainable Real Estate training course:

  • Stronger ESG integration in property portfolios
  • Improved sustainability reporting transparency
  • Enhanced risk management in real estate
  • Better alignment with global ESG standards
  • Increased investor confidence in projects
  • Sustainable long-term real estate value creation
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