Learn about sustainable finance options to achieve your climate goals and increase market value

Recent legislation and the growing climate economy have created new opportunities to secure capital funds and magnify the financial benefits of building green. As the effects of climate change continue to impact the real estate market across the U.S., projects that fail to incorporate strategies to increase resilience and reduce carbon emissions risk becoming stranded assets.

LEED is a critical factor in ESG reporting; by supporting certified buildings, companies can save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people. LEED buildings are vital to addressing climate change and meeting ESG goals, enhancing resilience and supporting more equitable communities.

Join USGBC Texas in partnership with U.S. Green Building Council to learn about sustainable finance options and valuable USGBC tools available to help you achieve your climate goals, improve your ESG standing, grow the market value of your assets and ultimately increase revenue. Get the financial knowledge and tools to not only protect your project or portfolio in the future, but to enable your investment to thrive!

USGBC’s Building Transformation Forums convene industry leaders, practitioners, and sustainability professionals to learn and engage around specific, locally relevant topics. Built around growing connections and green building education, forum models adapt to meet audience needs and inspire action. 

Building your Green Investment: Financing Sustainable Development in Texas

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Optional Tour

Our event takes place at Norton Rose Fulbright Tower, a 28-story, next-generation office tower adjacent to Discovery Green in downtown Houston. Developed by Skanska and designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the building showcases biophilic design with layered, landscaped terraces, generous daylight, and amenities that prioritize health and well-being.

A model of sustainability and smart building performance, the tower is certified WELL Building Standard Platinum—one of only a handful in Houston and Texas—and also carries LEED Platinum v4, WiredScore Platinum, Fitwel Three Star, and ENERGY STAR distinctions. This Class A destination replaces a former surface parking lot with a vibrant, people-centered hub. Check out the video for more details.