Taking green property into the mainstream

James S Murray
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Julie Hirigoyen of JLL reveals how her position as head of sustainability is allowing her to embed green principles right across the property giant

When a green start-up is acquired by a blue chip firm the founders typically have two options: jump ship and use the money to do something new or stay put and use their newly acquired influence to improve...

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