2026 Green Lease Leaders Trends
We announced our 2026 Green Lease Leaders! These 55 companies are showing the industry what it means to have industry-best leasing practices. Here is what we can learn from this year’s leaders.
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.
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Institute for Market Transformation Announces 2026 Green Lease Leaders
The winners, announced today at the 2026 Green Lease Leaders Winners and Trends webinar, exemplify a growing shift toward sustainability and equity in commercial and industrial real estate strategy.
ENERGY STAR: an Invaluable Bipartisan Public-Private Partnership
The ENERGY STAR program, particularly ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, is an invaluable resource to the real estate community and to all Americans.
Joy Getrude Togo
Joy Getrude Togo is a Senior Associate with the Building Innovation Hub at the Institute for
Market Transformation (IMT).
Joshua Dabek
Joshua Dabek is a Business Engagement Associate at IMT, supporting the Corporate Engagement Opportunities Program through policy tracking and industry insights. He previously worked on climate and food-system emissions initiatives at the World Resources Institute. He holds an MS in Environment & International Affairs from Georgetown University.
Kimberly Lewis Inkumsah
Kimberly Lewis Inkumsah knows that market transformation begins with people. She is a catalyst, movement builder, and executive leader championing the critical issues of equity, accessibility and belonging as the center of the climate agenda worldwide. As the Executive Vice President, Equity and Engagement for the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), Kimberly champions the return … Continued
Mary Thomas Named Building Innovation Hub Director
Mary Thomas will succeed Theresa Back as Director of the Building innovation Hub in Washington, DC
The Building Performance Partnership Announces Expansion
The Building Performance Partnership announces recent expansion to three new hubs
BPS Getting Real: 2025 Brings First Performance Deadlines
This year marks an exciting milestone in our field: the first BPS compliance deadlines are taking effect in cities like New York City, Denver, and St. Louis.
2025 Green Lease Leaders Trends
Beyond offices, continued international growth, and enhancing green lease language. These are the highlights from this year’s leaders!