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IBM and Lendlease Leverage Green Leasing as Tenants to Achieve Net-Zero

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In the following case study, the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Alliance highlight IBM and Lendlease, who were recognized for their green leasing as tenants. Both companies excel at prioritizing sustainability commitments when negotiating with landlords. IBM’s approach is anchored on integrating environmental considerations into its site […]

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How Brandywine Implements Social Equity and Carbon Reduction in their Portfolio

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In the following case study, IMT and the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Alliance highlight Brandywine Realty Trust, a long-time partner of Green Lease Leaders, and their notable work on incorporating social impact goals into their leasing practices. Brandywine joined the inaugural group of eight other companies that received Platinum recognition from Green Lease Leaders

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Green Leasing in DC

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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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Retail RTU Green Lease Language

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IMT and the U.S Department of Energy’s Better Buildings have developed this resource guide on rooftop unit (RTU) best practices for retail leases. This document provides lease clauses to facilitate RTU efficiency in retail leases for both retail tenants and commercial real estate landlords. This document recommends insertion of clause language into standard commercial leases

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Overcoming Seven Key Landlord-Tenant Hurdles to Make Ambitious Carbon Reductions a Reality

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New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) is one of the most ambitious U.S. carbon reduction policies for buildings and one of the first laws in the country to require significant whole-building reductions of carbon emissions. Despite this ambitious policy, the reality is that tenants control up to 70% of energy use in buildings. Therefore, achieving New

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Law Firm Leverages Green Leases for Global Impact

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A major obstacle to energy-efficient, high-performing buildings is the split incentive between landlord and tenant. IMT and the Department of Energy’s Better Building Alliance created the Green Lease Leaders award to highlight companies using green leases to drive efficiency and stronger tenant-landlord relationships. Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s largest real estate firms,

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Leveraging Sustainability in Tenant-Controlled Healthcare Buildings

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In the following case study, IMT and DOE’s Better Buildings Alliance highlight one of the 2020 Green Lease Leaders that has received the Gold designation for implementing effective strategies in their leasing practices and overall building operations. This year’s class covers multiple sectors and consists of the largest cohort of tenants since the program’s inception,

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Better Buildings Alliance: Link Logistics Industrial Solar PV

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The Better Buildings Alliance released a case study on Link Logistics (Link).  Link, founded in 2019, owns a national portfolio of advanced logistics spaces such as warehouses and distribution centers. In 2021, Link pledged 100% renewable energy by 2024 and net zero carbon emissions by 2025 for its own operations. To reconcile these limits with

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Commercial Real Estate Firm Takes Green Leasing to a Global Scale

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Green Lease Leader’s Commercial Real Estate Firm Takes Green Leasing to a Global Scale is part of a series of case studies showcasing exciting green lease trends and best practices.  This case study from the 2021 Green Lease Leaders program explores the ways that green leasing is expanding internationally as well as in the United

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