Retail Properties
As investor and environmental pressures continue to impact the retail industry, retail companies should continue to find solutions for implementing environmental and socially responsible practices into their spaces. Check out our collection of resources below for retail property owners looking to make energy efficiency part of their business strategy.
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Want to Go Resource Positive? For Leased Retail Space, Here’s One Business Tool You Must Improve
On January 21, Starbucks made waves in announcing its intention to become resource positive. As a major retailer across the country, this will inevitably mean tackling performance in a wide range of leased retail space. So where should the java giant focus? Its first stop should be to communicate these goals and forge collaborative relationships … Continued
Overcoming the Six Biggest Hurdles to Better Energy and Sustainability Performance in Leased Retail Spaces
The retail industry has endured years of bumps and bruises from store closures, shrinking capital, and operational budgets. Added pressures from investors, consumers, and watchdogs who call out bad actors on regulatory and environmental misdeeds are leading retail companies large and small to change the way they do business. Forward-thinking companies are navigating this turbulent … Continued
Green Lease Leaders: Using the Lease to Create More Sustainable Coworking Spaces
Overcoming Seven Key Landlord-Tenant Hurdles to Make Ambitious Carbon Reductions a Reality
Retrofit Chicago Celebrates Energy Efficiency All-Stars of 2019
Retrofit Chicago participants pushed the envelope on energy efficiency and climate action in 2019, with two building teams achieving an impressive 35% energy reduction in their properties. Across all 99 member properties, building teams now average a 19% energy reduction, equal to annual savings of over $19 million a year. As Chicago continues its steady … Continued
Why Every Building Owner and Tenant Needs a Health and Wellness Strategy
Tenant satisfaction and employee retention help make a strong case for investing in a health and wellness strategy that aligns with energy efficiency and sustainability goals for commercial & retail properties. A couple years ago I was a long-time resident of New York City. Like many commuters, I chose to ride my bike six miles … Continued
IMT and DOE Unveil 2019 Green Lease Leaders at BOMA International Conference & Expo
IMT and the DOE Better Buildings Alliance recognize leading-edge landlords, tenants, and real estate teams representing more than 501 million square feet of commercial, retail, and industrial space whose leasing practices unlock higher-performing buildings and collaborative action on energy efficiency and sustainability. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Potter, Institute for Market Transformation, (603)831-4189; chris@imt.org U.S. Department … Continued