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IMT’s resources provide clear guidance and insights into the most vital building performance issues facing local governments and businesses across North America. Whether you are a building owner or tenant taking first steps to control energy use, or a Mayor or city sustainability director looking to take the next leap in harnessing the benefits of energy efficiency, IMT has technical and policy resources that can help you drive deeper investment in higher performance and greater savings in buildings. Browse our reports, guides, case studies, infographics, and more below or create a custom search to find the resources that best meet your needs.

 

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Social Priorities in Building Performance

This collection of resources provides guidance on how to include stakeholders in the BPS policy development process on topics such as housing affordability, resilience, and indoor air quality.

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

This case study highlights IBM and Lendlease, who were recognized for their green leasing as tenants. Both companies excel at prioritizing sustainability commitments when negotiating with landlords.
How Brandywine Implements Social Equity and Carbon Reduction in their Portfolio

This case study highlights Brandywine Realty Trust, a 2022 Green Lease Leader, and their work on incorporating social impact goals into their leasing practices.
Green Leasing as Part of a Sustainable Tenant Fit-out: Tenant Energy Optimization Program and Green Lease Leaders Program

This resource provides an overview of TEOP and Green Lease Leaders, highlighting how the two programs can work together to offer a robust roadmap for landlord-tenant energy efficiency achievements. 
Green Lease Leaders: Retailers Leverage Tenant-Landlord Communication During Pandemic

These three retail companies used green leases to save costs and collaborate with their landlords throughout the pandemic.

Green Lease Leaders: Integrating Health and Sustainability at the Empire State Building and Beyond

Empire State Realty Trust differentiates itself by making sustainability, and green leasing, a business advantage.
Green Lease Leaders: Commercial Real Estate Firm Takes Green Leasing to a Global Scale

This case study highlights how GTIS recently implemented green leasing in Brazil as part of their effort to meet corporate sustainability goals.
Summary of Model Performance-Based Lease Provisions

An overview of key provisions in IMT's model performance-based lease template
High-Performance Leases: A Solution for Reducing Carbon Emissions in Commercial Buildings

This Environmental Law in New York article explains how high-performance leases or performance-based leases can improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings