Smoke comes from stocks at a factory Freed said insurance companies are contributing the most pressure on companies to be more environmentally conscious. (Credit: maykal/Adobe Stock)

Technology, incentives and determination are key factors leading commercial real estate owners to reduce their carbon footprints, according to Eric Freed, a principal and director of sustainability for CannonDesign, one of the largest architecture firms in the world.

Freed's thoughts on the topic were captured in Monday's REITs Week report by BTIG.

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