CBRE’s 2025 Asia Pacific Real Estate Chief Sustainability Officer Survey has foundthe role of chief sustainability officer (CSO) in real estate is maturing across Asia Pacific. Amid complex policies and economic uncertainty, real estate companies are looking to their CSOs to deliver value by driving efficiencies, future-proofing assets and mitigating risks, while implementing high-impact initiatives to achieve sustainability goals.
In collaboration with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) North Asia Office, CBRE conducted a survey among real estate companies and investment funds in Asia Pacific to understand recent progress and major obstacles to achieving net zero, shifting sustainability priorities, and current strategies on climate risk and biodiversity.
The survey found the CSO position in Asia Pacific is well-established, with nearly 90 perce
