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While this document is believed to contain correct information, neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor The Regents ofthe University of California, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by its trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof, or The Regents of the University of California. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof or The Regents ofthe University of California. The content of this reference guide is provided for informational purposes only. Nothing in this guide is intended to be legal advice and should never be relied on in lieu of consultation with your own legal counsel. IMT assumes no legal responsibility for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of the information provided. See website Terms of Use for details.  \nGreen Lease Leaders Reference Guide for Tenants 1  \nINTRODUCTION  \n1. Source: “2018 Global Status Report.” Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction.  \n2. Source: Feierman, Andrew.“What’sin a Green Lease?”Institute for Market Transformation.  \n3. Source: Griffith, Saul,  and Sam Calisch. “Mobilizing for a  zero carbon America:  Jobs, jobs, jobs, and  more jobs,” Rewiring America.  \nWhy is Green Leasing Important?  \nBuildings generate nearly 40% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. 1 Significant reductions in emissions can be achieved through the adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy, however, in leased spaces, conventional leasing practices often hinder both landlords and tenants from investing in these projects. Green leasing practices (also called “energy-aligned,”“highperformance,” or “responsible” leases) allow tenants and landlords to collaborate and save energy, reduce costs, and achieve organizational sustainability goals. 2 Green leasing can be a powerful tool to reduce emissions from buildings. The lease sets the foundation for the partnership between the landlord and tenant for the lifetime of the lease. By incorporating sustainability and wellness discussions into the leasing process and integrating green lease clauses, landlords and tenants are working together to create proc","cbCailqsK6FK2dBb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailqsK6FK2dBb","pdf",1183258,"English","# Introduction\n## Why is Green Leasing Important?\n## What are the Benefits of Green Leases?\n## What is Green Lease Leaders?\n# Overview of Requirements\n## Prerequisite 1: Provide Sustainability\n## Credit 1: Track Energy Use Across Leased Spaces\n## Credit 2: Track Water Use Across Leased Spaces\n## Credit 3: Request Energy Performance Score from Landlord Annually\n## Credit 4: Ensure Transaction Management Team Receives Energy Training\n## Credit 5: Implement Tenant Energy Management Best Practices\n## Credit 6: Purchase Renewables if Offered by Landlord and Competitively Priced\n## Credit 7: Accept Cost Recovery Clause for Energy Efficiency Upgrades Benefiting Tenant\n## Credit 8: Include ESG Requests in Site Selection Questionnaire\n## Credit 9: Contribute to Whole Building Performance Reduction Goal (Carbon or EUI)\n## Credit 10: Establish Social Impact Goals (Health, Wellness, Diversity, Inclusion)\n## Credit 11: Establish Impact Goals for Building Resilience and Climate Risk\n## Credit 12: Innovation\n# Disclaimer","[{\"question\":\"What is the Green Lease Leaders program and how do the levels work?\",\"answer\":\"The program is created by IMT and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Alliance to recognize landlords and tenants that implement energy efficiency in leased spaces. 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