How Are ESG Priorities Reshaping the Way Cities Are Designed? Urban planning is no longer just about infrastructure and zoning—it has become a central lever in advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) outcomes. As cities generate over 70% of global carbon emissions and house more than half the world’s population, the pressure to embed sustainability into urban systems has intensified. Recent developments—from net-zero city pledges to climate-resilient infrastruct