Jones Lang LaSalle's Global Sustainability Commitment, announced in
The majority of accredited professionals are located in the US; however,
Jones Lang LaSalle also has LEED APs and accredited professionals in
"Our clients increasingly recognize that a resource-efficient building
promotes the health and well-being of its occupants, is better for the
environment and makes good business sense," said
LEED APs can be found in every branch of the company's comprehensive service capability, including Project and Development Services, Property and Asset Management, Construction, Energy and Sustainability Services, Corporate Solutions, Facility Management, Retail, Tenant Representation, Investment Management, Agency Leasing, Strategic Consulting, Public Institutions and other groups. Within the firm can be found expertise in LEED New Construction (NC), Commercial Interiors (CI) and Existing Buildings (EB) programs, the latter of which is currently transitioning to Operations & Management (OM).
"Our global reach, deep expertise and comprehensive range of real estate
services make our firm a strong partner for owners whether they choose to
pursue LEED certification or simply to make their buildings perform at peak
energy efficiency with minimal financial investment," said
Sustainability Goals Progressing
Beyond the goal of leading the industry in accredited professionals, Jones Lang LaSalle made substantial progress on other aspects of its Global Sustainability Commitment in 2008. One stated goal, to increase the firm's investment in energy and sustainability expertise, was advanced by the development of several benchmarking and analysis tools and methods, as well as the expansion of employee expertise training via the newly established Sustainability University.
Jones Lang LaSalle's ACT: A Cleaner Tomorrow initiative also progressed in
2008 as the firm consistently engaged employees in following sustainable
practices, pursued LEED CI certification at several of its U.S. offices, and
participated in events such as
A goal for 2009 is to end the year with at least 500 sustainability- accredited professionals.
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) is a financial and professional services
firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services
delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by
owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2007 global revenue of
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