Resources
Learn more about Green Lease Leaders through our case studies and reference guides. You can also visit the Apply page for application details, including previews by applicant type.
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Green Lease Leaders Landlord Reference Guide
This document provides guidance to landlords on how to achieve recognition as a Green Lease Leader.
Green Lease Leaders Tenant Reference Guide
This document provides guidance to tenants on how to achieve recognition as a Green Lease Leader.
Unlocking Hidden Value in Class B/C Office Buildings
This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), Urban Land Institute (ULI), and BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association) explains why Class B and C office owners should recognize the largely untapped business opportunity to improve the energy performance of their properties.
Green Lease Leaders: Using the Lease to Create More Sustainable Coworking Spaces
Download this case study to learn more about Kilroy’s award-winning team transaction and how the deal benefited from standard practices it brings to all leases, such as green building requirements, which apply to all tenant fit-outs and hold tenants to high standards of sustainability.
Green Lease Leaders: How Industrial Building Owners Use the Lease to Optimize Sustainable Business Practices
In the following case study vignettes, IMT and DOE’s Better Buildings Alliance highlight three of the 2019 Green Lease Leaders implementing effective strategies into their leasing practices and overall building operations in industrial spaces. Their actions set strong examples for every real estate or sustainability practitioner to consider when leasing property.
Green Lease Leaders Webinar: Using the Lease to Drive Clean Energy Innovation, Health & Wellness, and Better Tenant Engagement
Watch IMT’s webinar for advice on how to get started enhancing your lease, learn how to apply to become a Green Lease Leader in 2019, and hear success stories and insights from Green Lease Leaders Kilroy Realty Corporation and JBG SMITH.
Green Lease Leaders: Spurring Efficiency in Cleveland Businesses and City Buildings (2019)
Cleveland's public and private sector lead by example by becoming the first city government and second Class B & C real estate investment firm to be recognized as Green Lease Leaders.
Electric Submetering System for Leased Space
A quick reference guide for landlords and tenants considering an electric submetering system for leased spaces.
Green Lease Leaders: Using the Lease to Make Buildings More Healthy and Efficient (2018)
This case study series features 2018’s Green Lease Leader designees such as Federal Realty Trust and TD Bank for using their green leases to advance health and wellness strategies.
Measuring the Potential Impact of Green Leases in the U.S. Office Sector
This IMT report estimates that green leases have the potential to yield $3.3 billion in annual cost savings for the leased U.S. office market.
Green Lease Leaders: Using the Lease to Drive Innovation and Clean Energy (2018)
This case study series features 2018’s Green Lease Leader designees including Brixmor Property Group and Kilroy Realty Corporation for deploying strategies in their green leases and overall operations to drive innovation and clean energy.
BOMA Green Lease Guide ($)
BOMA's 2018 guide for landlords and tenants to collaborate on energy efficiency and sustainable practices.
Green Lease Leaders: Using the Lease to Galvanize Landlord-Tenant Engagement and Higher Performing Buildings (2018)
This case study series features 2018’s Green Lease Leader designees that are using their green leases to drive better tenant engagement on energy efficiency and sustainability.
Small Office Build Out Tips
This fact sheet for small office leases provides guidance on how your property teams, leasing agents, and brokers can communicate the value of considering energy efficiency during tenant improvements.
Green Lease Library
These green leasing resources, and many more, are available at www.greenleaselibrary.com.
