We shape the future of real estate for a better world

As a global company, we have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts. We collaborate with our clients to shape growth opportunities, transform through technology, and build strong communities. JLL's purpose remains steadfast now more than ever — we shape the future of real estate for a better world.

What does a better world mean to you?

JLL’s purpose is more important than ever as we work together to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Watch this video to see what a better world means to JLL colleagues around the globe.

Our purpose


Sustainability

We have long-term, science-based sustainability targets firmly in our sights. We pioneer products and services that are good for business and effect real environmental change for a sustainable future.


Corporate social responsibility

We create and support diverse, inclusive and sustainable communities for the people who work, live and invest in them; today and in the future.


Technology

We embrace technology to meet the needs of today and opportunities of tomorrow. We are leveraging technology to increase the value of the world’s buildings, enhancing the happiness and productivity of those who occupy them.

Sustainability


JLL to cut carbon emissions by over two-thirds

Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) approves JLL’s ambitious plan.

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JLL founding partner of Bloomberg Green

JLL is one of five founding partners of Bloomberg Green, a new multiplatform editorial brand focused on climate change news, analysis, and solutions.

JLL and Bloomberg Green

JLL's Global Sustainability Report

Our 11th annual Global Sustainability Report details how Building a Better Tomorrow supports clients, adds value for shareholders, and benefits employees and communities.

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Read about JLL’s global sustainability program

Corporate social responsibility


JLL Real Stories

Throughout the pandemic, JLL and their employees are giving back to their people, their communities, and their clients to help them through these challenging times.

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Socio-eonomic diversity

At JLL we're fully committed to greater socio-economic diversity

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Technology


Transform with technology

JLL Technologies drives our technology and digital initiatives to help accelerate innovation for our clients and the commercial real estate industry.

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JLL Spark

JLL Spark is a strategic global venture fund investing in startups transforming commercial real estate through technology.

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See how we help our clients

Our CEO talks about JLL's purpose

Watch our CEO Christian Ulbrich as he discusses our purpose, why having one is so important, and what we're doing to deliver on it now and in the future.

Case studies

Discover how we are shaping the future of real estate for our clients, our people, our planet and our communities. We are illuminating the path forward, across the future of spaces, technology and sustainability.
Fortune 100 industrial client realizes $63.5 million in energy cost savings

Longtime partnership with JLL delivers millions in annual energy cost savings and a 3.5% reduction in carbon footprint

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Global healthcare client achieves sustainability goals three consecutive times

JLL partnered with the client to design, implement and optimize their sustainability strategy, exceeding their targets three times in a row (and earning numerous accolades along the way)

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Empire State Building retrofit cuts 10-year emissions by 40%

The retrofit of New York's Empire State Building has made it one of the world’s most energy efficient buildings




Read New york empire's story
How do you create a workspace that supports a connected workforce and delivers a sustainable future?

Celebrating collaborative working and providing a healthy office environment

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Talk to JLL

Join us on the journey to shape the future for a better world through sustainability, corporate social responsibility and technology. Talk to JLL today.
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Shaping the future for a better world


240 sustainable building certifications achieved for clients


Over 100% of office space* to have a sustainability certification by 2030 *>10,000


12,467 days of employee time contributed to community causes


$7.7m cash contributions to community causes


72 JLL offices with sustainable building certifications

112,674 metric tons CO2e averted by advising on renewable energy projects


Through LaSalle, with its ESG best practices, we enhance the performance of our clients’ investments.


Harvard University study sponsor: The Impact of Green Buildings on Cognitive Function research partnership


Since 2013 strategic partner to the World Economic Forum


36% of JLL’s Board of Directors are female, and the company set a target to increase the gender balance of its leadership population in its eight largest countries by 2021.

Solutions for a changing climate.

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A better world

As the world fights the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, now, more than ever, we are passionately dedicated to delivering on our purpose. We shape the future of real estate for a better world. Watch the video to learn more.

News and recognitions

A rövidtávú szempontok nem írják felül a környezettudatosságot az irodapiacon

Noha az energiakrízis miatt megugró üzemeltetési költségek tervezhetetlensége miatt az irodapiacon is felerősödött a rövidtávú gondolkodás, ez egyelőre nem gátolja az olyan hosszútávú szempontok érvényre jutását, amilyen a fenntarthatóság – állapították meg a JLL sajtóreggelijének szakértői. Miközben az energiahatékonyság középponti szerepe megkérdőjelezhetetlen, az irodák optimális kialakítása továbbra is alapvetésnek számít, és ebben egyre tudatosabbá válnak a munkaadók.

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Retrofitting buildings essential to reduce energy costs and combat the global energy crisis

Research from JLL finds that retrofitting rates need to triple to meet the goals in the Paris Agreement

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JLL appoints Erin Meezan as Chief Sustainability Officer

Industry-leading CSO joins JLL to succeed Richard Batten upon his retirement

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JLL Spark announces more than $340M in investments across portfolio to date, marking fourth anniversary

Global venture fund invests in companies transforming the real estate industry through technology

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JLL publishes 2021 Global Sustainability Report

Report highlights progress and achievements in Climate action, Healthy spaces and Inclusive places

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Trends & insights

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