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Sustainable Real Estate: Creating a Better Built Environment

Offered by: 

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

Earn: 

Certificate of Completion, CPD Eligible
ESG Strategy & Leadership
Intermediate
On howtoesg.org since: 17th October 2025
Last updated: 17th October 2025

About This Course

This online short course from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify sustainable opportunities within the built environment.

The course addresses and analyses the ecological, social, and governance aspects of real estate, exploring industry trends, risks, and opportunities. Through eight weeks of study, participants will examine how sustainable real estate practices can promote resilience and inclusivity in communities while contributing to a sustainable future. Real estate developers, entrepreneurs, city planners, architects, engineers, and investment professionals will learn about the latest planning and design considerations, as well as opportunities for sustainable development. The course emphasizes systems thinking skills and knowledge to deliver resilient real estate solutions that create both social and business value. Participants will develop a personal action plan to deliver sustainable outcomes in their own built environment context, enabling them to identify opportunities for improvement and take practical steps toward positive impact in the real estate industry

Who This Course is For

  • Architects, engineers, and city planners needing insight into latest sustainability trends for real estate
  • Real estate developers and investors wanting to understand industry opportunities and sustainability implications
  • Built environment professionals looking to implement resilient measures for sustainability challenges
  • Public sector professionals exploring the impact of sustainability on society and the broader built environment
  • Investment professionals seeking to understand climate change impact on real estate investments
  • Professionals wanting to develop personal action plans for sustainable outcomes in their context
£2,350

Quick facts

8 weeks online
Cohort-Based
Certificate of Completion, CPD Eligible
Intermediate
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