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IMT’s resources provide clear guidance and insights into the most vital building performance issues facing local governments and businesses across North America. Whether you are a building owner or tenant taking first steps to control energy use, or a Mayor or city sustainability director looking to take the next leap in harnessing the benefits of energy efficiency, IMT has technical and policy resources that can help you drive deeper investment in higher performance and greater savings in buildings. Browse our reports, guides, case studies, infographics, and more below or create a custom search to find the resources that best meet your needs.

 

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Social Priorities in Building Performance

This collection of resources provides guidance on how to include stakeholders in the BPS policy development process on topics such as housing affordability, resilience, and indoor air quality.

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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.
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.
Green Lease Leaders: Retailers Leverage Tenant-Landlord Communication During Pandemic

These three retail companies used green leases to save costs and collaborate with their landlords throughout the pandemic.

Green Lease Leaders: Integrating Health and Sustainability at the Empire State Building and Beyond

Empire State Realty Trust differentiates itself by making sustainability, and green leasing, a business advantage.
Green Lease Leaders: Commercial Real Estate Firm Takes Green Leasing to a Global Scale

This case study highlights how GTIS recently implemented green leasing in Brazil as part of their effort to meet corporate sustainability goals.
2020 Green Lease Leader Case Study: Leveraging Sustainability in Tenant-Controlled Healthcare Buildings

Physicians Realty Trust is leveraging green lease language to achieve its environmental goals and further integrate sustainability standards into its everyday business practices.