Heitman commits to global net-zero carbon operations by 2030

Heitman will reduce its private equity portfolio’s operational carbon emissions under its control to net zero by the year 2030. This commitment aligns with the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance goal to reduce operational carbon emissions to net zero by the year 2050.

“We make this pledge with the future in mind and an expectation that environmental, social and governance excellence should result in improved investment performance while leading to a better tomorrow for the citizens of the globe,” said Maury Tognarelli, CEO of Heitman. “Our net-zero commitment is one among several global property firms that are prioritizing achieving zero carbon operations for their portfolios in concert with ULI Greenprint, and we look forward to working with them toward this consequential goal.”

The net-zero carbon goal is designed to accelerate and meaningfully reduce the built environment’s impact on climate change. The goal follow