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.
Real Estate
Making the business case for energy efficiency and high-performing buildings is a key part of IMT’s work. From breaking down the most common barriers between landlords and tenants to educating brokers on the value of high-performing buildings and green leasing, IMT tackles the real estate challenges that hinder the implementation of energy-efficiency programs into city and business sustainability strategies.
Interested in accessing IMT tools and resources that explore transformative real estate practices and the results that can follow? Check out our finance and real estate blogs and resources below.
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Institute for Market Transformation Partners with Net Zero Forum
IMT partners with Smart Energy Decisions on the 2022 Net Zero Forum. Lotte will speak on green leasing.
Record-Breaking Year for Green Leasing in Commercial Buildings
The 2022 Green Lease Leaders show a path forward on cost savings, social and climate action, and closer landlord-tenant relationships.
Top 3 Trends from the 2022 Green Lease Leaders
Audi Banny pulls out three key themes from the 2022 Green Lease Leader awards.
IMT Earns 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence Award
“IMT is dedicated to creating buildings that sustain the world around them and the people inside them. We are proud to promote ENERGY STAR tools as they provide invaluable resources for businesses, governments, and others to improve the performance of their buildings and make more informed decisions,” said Lotte Schlegel, Executive Director of IMT.
How We Can Transform Buildings To Better Serve People And Communities
Each of us has a role to play in making buildings sustainable, equitable, and resilient.
The Role of Buildings in the 2022 IPCC Report
Lotte explains the real estate implications of the 2022 IPCC report on climate change
Green Leases Go Platinum for Social and Environmental Impact
The Green Lease Leaders program offers a new type of lease addressing social as well as environmental impact and climate change.
SEC Takes Historic Step Forward on Climate Transparency
Cliff Majersik outlines the real estate implications of the SEC’s proposed rule on climate risk disclosure.
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.