Shades of Green Masterclass with SAPOA

Sustainability, ESG and Green Building Certification within the built environment

Online training | 25 August and 26 August 2026

GBCSA Academy, in collaboration with the South African Property Owners Association, invites sector professionals to join Shades of Green—a practical short course exploring sustainability, ESG, climate risk, green finance and credible green building certification in the South African built environment.

As sustainability expectations from investors, tenants, regulators and lenders continue to evolve, property professionals need a clear understanding of what these changes mean for asset value, resilience, reporting and decision-making.

This two-part online programme will help delegates connect sustainability principles to practical property-sector outcomes.

What you will learn

Across two interactive sessions, delegates will explore:

• Climate-related risks and opportunities affecting real estate
• Carbon, resource efficiency and the urgency for action
• ESG fundamentals and reporting considerations
• The business case for green buildings
• How green building certification supports ESG metrics and disclosures
• Certification as a tool for sustainable finance and investor confidence
• Understanding “shades of green”, credibility and avoiding greenwashing
• Practical application through discussion and group-based learning

Who should attend?

This programme is designed for:

• Property owners and landlords
• Asset and portfolio managers
• Developers and project managers
• Facilities and operations managers
• Built environment consultants
• Municipal officials
• Sustainability and ESG practitioners

CPD: Accredited in accordance with the requirements of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) for a total of 16 CPD hours in Category 1

Why attend?

Shades of Green equips property professionals to make more informed decisions around sustainability, risk, ESG performance and certification. It offers a practical foundation for understanding how green building strategies can support:

• Improved asset resilience
• ESG performance and reporting
• Climate-risk awareness
• Investor and lender confidence
• Long-term value creation
• More credible sustainability claims

 Couse Presenter

Anelisa Keke: A highly regarded senior professional in both the Reward and Sustainability disciplines. Her skills span across Sustainability, Reward and Tax, having worked as a consultant as well as a Chief Sustainability Officer for a large REIT. Anelisa is an admitted attorney and has an LLB and MComm in Tax, both from UCT.

 Registration

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