Industry Advises Caution On Green Building Funds

A recent study co-sponsored by a group of commercial real estate organizations finds that more than two-thirds of REITs, real estate operating companies, developers and pension funds are investing or are planning to invest in green construction projects.

By Erika Morphy | Updated on July 18, 2007

A recent study co-sponsored by a group of commercial real estate organizations—BOMA International, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, the Real Estate Roundtable and the Urban Land Institute—finds that more than two-thirds of REITs, real estate operating companies, developers and pension funds are investing or are planning to invest in green construction projects.

According to the study, “Responsible Property Investing: A Survey of American Executives,” conducted by University of Arizona Professor Gary Pivo, 41.3% of respondents say their portfolios already include green development. Another 26.8% say they planned to invest in such projects in the future.

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