Dive summary:
- Green buildings do not have to cost more than conventional construction and they can offer real estate investors a better long-term proposition and return on investment, the World Green Building Council says in a new report.
- Green is not expensive if it is designed in from the start, offers lower operating costs and can enhance employee' productivity by offering a healthier work place, the group's analysis said.
- There also are likely lower regulatory risks as green buildings anticipate increasing requirements for monitoring energy and water use, reporting and improving.
From the article:
"... the evidence presented highlights that sustainable buildings provide tangible benefits and make clear business sense," said Jane Henley, CEO of WorldGBC. ...
