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Sustainable Finance & Investing Forum
October 19-20, 2026
Javits CenterNew York, NY

Building performance for measurable impact

Co-locating with the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide; the Sustainable Finance & Investing Forum at Greenbuild will explore the role finance and investing principles play in creating a more sustainable, higher performing and more valuable built environment.

Exclusively for building owners and operators, REITs, portfolio and asset managers, fund managers, LPs, GPs, and institutional real estate investors.

LPs attend for free!

Complimentary attendance will be offered to LPs from banks, corporate investors, development finance institutions, endowments, family offices, foundations, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds subject to qualification.

Where visionary owners & investors connect

This two-day, peer-to-peer, content-driven forum will center on the core certainties of a sustainable built environment: Performance that can be measured, Progress that can be scaled, Impact that can be proven, and Higher returns on invested capital.

Whether you're managing landmark properties or strategically growing your investment fund, you’re not just investing in real estate—you’re creating communities, driving innovation, and defining what’s next in the built environment.

This isn’t just another event—it’s a community of action.
Join us and help shape the future of ownership that leads to a more sustainable future - better performance, smarter more resilient buildings, and stronger returns.

Covering the critical topics the commercial real estate market needs now

The commercial real estate industry continues to evolve, from shifting regulations and investor demands to tenant expectations and climate realities; however, certain strategic factors remain for those committed to driving smarter, more resilient buildings and stronger returns.

Innovative financing & capital strategies

Investors are aligning capital with measurable performance, unlocking new investment models, and leveraging public-private partnerships and incentive programs to accelerate sustainable investment.

Building performance & decarbonization

Strategies reshaping real estate value by reducing operational and embodied carbon, improving energy efficiency, and expanding the integration of renewable energy across portfolios.

Risk management & asset protection

Approaches to mitigating climate risk, adapting to insurance market pressures, and strengthening resilience across assets and portfolios.

Technology & data-driven operations

Smart building systems and AI-enabled analytics are transforming operations, reducing costs, and providing verifiable sustainability insights through real-time data.

New whitepaper

Across the United States, buildings that are designed, constructed and operated to meet high standards for energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, occupant health and overall resilience command increased rental premiums and achieve higher occupancy levels than their conventional counterparts.

This whitepaper will cover:

  • How energy efficiency reduces the operating cost
  • Data on how resilient buildings outlast standard buildings
  • Tools and resources for measuring/benchmarking high performance portfolios