10 Years of Green Lease Leaders: Looking at the Past and Present
What we’ve learned from the Green Lease Leaders program and what green leasing trends we see today.
Green Leasing
Green leasing, or “energy-aligned leasing,” resolves the split-incentive problem faced by landlords and tenants in traditional commercial leases to allow both parties to reap the benefits of energy efficiency investments. Below is a collection of IMT’s green leasing resources.
The Latest
Department of Energy and IMT Announce 2024 Green Lease Leaders Awards
The winners exemplify a growing shift toward sustainability and equity in commercial real estate.
IMT Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence
IMT received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
How Green Leasing Supports BPS Compliance
In this case study, Dana Robbins Schneider of Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) and Becca Timms of Jamestown share how they use green leasing as a tool to get ahead of BPS compliance.
Lessons Learned from a Returning Green Lease Leader and a New Green Lease Leader
In this case study, we hear from Pure Industrial’s lessons learned as a new 2023 Green Lease Leader and from Ulta Beauty’s continued green leasing legacy as a retail tenant.
Department of Energy and IMT Announce 2023 Green Lease Leaders Awards
The Department of Energy and IMT have announced the 2023 Green Lease Leaders, and the results show a continued shift toward performance aligned leases.
Top 3 Trends from the 2023 Green Lease Leaders
What we can learn from the winners of the Green Lease Leader program in 2023? Performance-aligned leases are becoming more common.
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.
Why your lease can drive climate and social action
Switching to a green lease or performance-based lease advances ESG sustainability goals and can advance social responsibility goals related to equity and inclusion.