We shape the future of real estate for a better world

As a global company, we have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts. We collaborate with our clients to shape growth opportunities, transform through technology, and build strong communities. JLL's purpose remains steadfast now more than ever — we shape the future of real estate for a better world.

What does a better world mean to you?

JLL’s purpose is more important than ever as we work together to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Watch this video to see what a better world means to JLL colleagues around the globe.

Our purpose


Sustainability

We have long-term, science-based sustainability targets firmly in our sights. We pioneer products and services that are good for business and effect real environmental change for a sustainable future.


Corporate social responsibility

We create and support diverse, inclusive and sustainable communities for the people who work, live and invest in them; today and in the future.


Technology

We embrace technology to meet the needs of today and opportunities of tomorrow. We are leveraging technology to increase the value of the world’s buildings, enhancing the happiness and productivity of those who occupy them.

Sustainability


JLL to cut carbon emissions by over two-thirds

Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) approves JLL’s ambitious plan.


JLL founding partner of Bloomberg Green

JLL is one of five founding partners of Bloomberg Green, a new multiplatform editorial brand focused on climate change news, analysis, and solutions.


JLL's Global Sustainability Report

Our 11th annual Global Sustainability Report details how Building a Better Tomorrow supports clients, adds value for shareholders, and benefits employees and communities.


Corporate social responsibility


JLL Real Stories

Throughout the pandemic, JLL and their employees are giving back to their people, their communities, and their clients to help them through these challenging times.


JLL Women Inspire

We are proud to recognize the amazing women of JLL. Get to know some of our women leaders and allies around the globe.


Helping hands from JLL’s employees to Phayathai Home for Babies

The volunteer activity reflects the firm’s commitment to Building a Better Tomorrow.

Technology


Transform with technology

JLL Technologies drives our technology and digital initiatives to help accelerate innovation for our clients and the commercial real estate industry.


JLL Spark

JLL Spark is a strategic global venture fund investing in startups transforming commercial real estate through technology.


JLL’s partnership with MIT

JLL and MIT's Real Estate Innovation Lab focuses on innovation in the built environment


Our CEO talks about JLL's purpose

Watch our CEO Christian Ulbrich as he discusses our purpose, why having one is so important, and what we're doing to deliver on it now and in the future.

Case studies

Discover how we are shaping the future of real estate for our clients, our people, our planet and our communities. We are illuminating the path forward, across the future of spaces, technology and sustainability.
JLL helps Hammerson create a sustainability strategy

In collaboration with Hammerson, an owner, manager and developer of retail destinations across Europe, we created a sustainability strategy to help it plan for the future.

Taking sustainability to the bank

After setting up shop in 60 countries, across all continents, this driven global bank set their sights on positioning themselves as market leaders in sustainability.

JLL helps Ericsson convert carbon footprint into capital

Ericsson had ambitious sustainability and cost reduction goals. To achieve them, we worked in partnership to deliver a system to monitor their energy and emissions footprint.

Zurich Insurance transforms HQ to achieve sustainability goals

Zurich Insurance wanted to transform its North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois with a new design focused on sustainability.

Talk to JLL

Join us on the journey to shape the future for a better world through sustainability, corporate social responsibility and technology. Talk to JLL today.

Shaping the future for a better world


240 sustainable building certifications achieved for clients


Over 100% of office space* to have a sustainability certification by 2030 *>10,000


12,467 days of employee time contributed to community causes


$7.7m cash contributions to community causes


112,674 metric tons CO2e averted by advising on renewable energy projects


Through LaSalle, with its ESG best practices, we enhance the performance of our clients’ investments.


Harvard University study sponsor: The Impact of Green Buildings on Cognitive Function research partnership


Since 2013 strategic partner to the World Economic Forum


36% of JLL’s Board of Directors are female, and the company set a target to increase the gender balance of its leadership population in its eight largest countries by 2021.

Solutions for a changing climate.

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A better world

Our purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world.  It won’t be easy, and we don’t have all the answers yet but we’re leading by example. Watch the video to learn more.

News and recognitions

Demand for sustainable buildings and tightening regulations drive business case for investment

Office collaboration, workplace

With most workers back in the office globally, reconciling individual and collective needs will be a top priority for creating a positive hybrid employee experience

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Trends & insights

Explore careers at JLL

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