Multiple waves of economic and regulatory influence are pushing the building industry to decarbonize. In New York City, for example, building operations are responsible for 71% of greenhouse gas emissions. And starting in 2024, New York City's Local Law 97, or Climate Mobilization Act, will establish fines on buildings that do not meet energy efficiency requirements. Across the country, the largest cities are setting ambitious decarbonization targets for themselves. The leaders of these cities see real estate regulation as one of their most powerful tools in their decarbonization efforts. In this course, you will learn how to navigate the impacts of local regulations, evolving tenant demands, and shifting priorities in real estate capital markets. You’ll better understand the implications of climate legislation at local, state, and federal levels, learn potential strategies to assess energy and carbon footprints, and see how to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of building occupants and the local community. Participants in this course will learn more about cutting-edge tools and technologies to gain situational awareness of assets and establish sustainability baselines.