The green finance boom is here, making sustainable, high-performance buildings more cost-competitive than ever. With an estimated $1.5 trillion in green, social, and sustainability-linked bonds being issued globally, the financial landscape is shifting. Developers and investors who tap into these tools can slash costs, boost returns, and cut carbon all at once.
Likewise, as corporations ramp up bold climate commitments, green finance is turning pledges into action and may be able to fund everything from cutting-edge sustainable developments to deep energy retrofits.
But with a rapidly expanding market, navigating the sea of financing mechanisms is a challenge. These are more than just funding sources. They are strategic tools that channel capital into sustainable projects while also managing environmental risks and delivering financial returns. These mechanisms can include:
- Loans & Capital Sources – traditional financing streams for sustainability such as green banks and loans
- Energy & Efficiency Agreements – funding structures for upgrades such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or Energy/efficiency as a Service (EaaS)
- Other Innovative Tools – internal carbon pricing, C-PACE, repayment programs, joint ventures, etc.
The right strategies unlock new opportunities, accelerate deals, and ensure projects pencil out.
With green financing, the biggest asset is being aware of the mechanisms and having the capacity to utilize them: knowledge and the ability to execute are key.
Enter ULI’s latest report, Green Finance Unlocked. Covering 19 different finance mechanisms, real-world case studies, and expert insights, this primer is a first step for developers and investors to understand all things green finance.
Join us for a webinar on the report April 11 from 11 a.m.—12 p.m. EST, with moderators Tamara George, Manager at the Rocky Mountain Institute and Dan Streit, Senior Researcher at Slipstream leading a panel discussion with industry experts:
- Lauren Moss, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, Vornado Realty Trust
- Sandeep Singh, operations and partnerships lead—APEX Green Cities & EDGE Green Building Program at the International Finance Corporation
- Hossam Mahmoud, senior energy engineer at RISE Engineering
Gain insider insights and learn how to harness financial tools for maximum impact. Sign up here!
