The $43 Trillion Opportunity: Why Net-Zero Buildings Are Smart Business
The $43 Trillion Opportunity: Why Net-Zero Buildings Are Smart Business
Achieving net-zero emissions is not just good for the planet—it’s a $43 trillion economic opportunity by 2070. Buildings, responsible for major global emissions, are key to this transition. Smart, efficient buildings cut energy costs by ~17%, command up to 31% higher rents, and attract green financing. The shift creates vast job growth—725K new low-carbon roles in the UK by 2030—and a $24.7 trillion green-building market in emerging economies. Sustainable buildings also yield 10–21% higher values and 7–12% rent premiums. As climate and capital pressures rise, net-zero buildings are becoming the smartest business investment.
