The commercial real estate industry has had a heightened focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives over the last few decades. The COVID-19 pandemic and other global challenges over the last two years have only accelerated that focus on ESG. According to a 2021 trends report issued by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute, 82% of respondents consider ESG elements when making operational or investment real estate decisions. I decided to ask three CEOs in the commercial real estate industry about their commitment to ESG initiatives and why it’s important. The CEOs are: