Sustainable Strategies: Corporate Real Estate Portfolios (MCR Elective) http://www.corenetglobal.org/Learning/content.cfm?ItemNumber=12714#s-sust Sustainability presents an unprecedented opportunity to corporate real estate professionals to distinguish themselves as strategic corporate leaders and planners. Whether a corporation seeks to reduce internal expenses, counter public criticism, prepare for impending legislation, increase its market share or simply position itself as an industry leader, the professional who understands sustainability will present an important voice at the table. This seminar explores the scope of sustainable initiatives and the opportunities they present to have a positive impact on the corporate financial statements. Designed to improve understanding of specific sustainability initiatives and to assist in the identification and planning of short-term and long-term goals, the seminar will equip corporate real estate professionals and service providers to participate in the strategic planning of corporate sustainability goals with all levels of personnel. Key Benefits After attending this seminar, you will be able to: Develop new or optimize existing strategies within the company’s stated framework Identify and leverage projects for cost savings and social responsibility and sustainability gains Demonstrate how sustainability initiatives can positively impact the profit and loss statement and the balance sheet Explain how cap and trade legislation offers opportunities to generate additional revenue or pay additional costs, depending on the strategies you develop right now Assess current portfolio conditions and measure ongoing progress with financial data Who Should Attend Corporate real estate professionals and service providers who seek to understand how and why sustainability applies to their responsibilities, how to present and sell the concept to senior management and how to leverage this opportunity for career advancement.