Being a Green Lease Leader demonstrates excellence in collaborative leasing practices that improve building performance, unlock cost savings, and create value for owners and tenants. The 2026 Green Lease Leaders application cycle has opened on February 2, 2026. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply in this webinar.
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Since the program’s inception in 2014, Green Lease Leaders has set the standard for leasing best practices and provided a window into responsible lease practices in commercial real estate. In this report, we take a look across the history of Green Lease Leaders and the organizations who have earned Green Lease Leaders recognition to understand
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Seattle, New York City, St. Louis – what do all of these cities have in common? They all have building performance standards (BPS). As BPS policies continue to pass across the U.S., how can commercial real estate companies comply with existing and emerging regulations? In this case study, Dana Robbins Schneider of Empire State Realty
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This interactive excel workbook will help guide your Green Lease Leaders teams application process. Each tab is personalized for a specific recognition level (Silver, Gold, Platinum) and also shows the supporting evidence needed for each prerequisite and credit.
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This interactive excel workbook will help guide your Green Lease Leaders tenant application process. Each tab is personalized for a specific recognition level (Silver, Gold, Platinum) and also shows the supporting evidence needed for each prerequisite and credit.
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This interactive excel workbook will help guide your Green Lease Leaders landlord application process. Each tab is personalized for a specific recognition level (Silver, Gold, Platinum) and also shows the supporting evidence needed for each prerequisite and credit.
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Whether you are a leasing agent, sustainability manager, designer or in charge of your organization’s lease and office move, this leasing lifecycle tool will guide you through each step of the leasing process. The tool clearly identifies which stakeholders should be engaged and their responsibilities at each stage. It’s a one stop shop for access
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High-performing buildings offer building owners and managers lower operating costs, potentially higher commercial tenant rents, and a higher resale value than traditional buildings. Additionally, in Washington, DC and in a growing number of other localities, buildings are required to meet energy performance targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Energy efficiency is a central component of
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Washington, DC’s leadership has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2032. To reach this goal, the District requires that building owners report energy and water consumption annually through a benchmarking program. It also requires large buildings to meet energy efficiency standards as part of the Building Energy Performance Standards law. The Building Innovation
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Commercial buildings used nearly 20 percent of total energy in the United States—more than half of which is consumed by small and medium buildings under 100,000 square feet, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. For small businesses that rent space in commercial buildings, energy is a top cost, often ranking behind only labor and
