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Integrative Process, Planning, and Assessments Credit

GREEN LEASES

IPc2 Core and Shell (1–6 points)

INTENT

Impact Area Alignment

Decarbonization

Quality of Life

Ecological Conservation and Restoration

To ensure the tenants complete the sustainable design and construction features started by the base building so that the completed space comprehensively addresses the rating system requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

Achievement pathways	Points
Core and Shell	1–6
Option 1. Standard Green Lease	1–6
AND/OR
Option 2. Executed Standard Green Lease	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Green Lease Leaders Recognition	1–6

Comply with a combination of the following options for a maximum of six points.

Option 1. Standard Green Lease (1–6 points)

Develop a standard green lease document that establishes tenant fit-out standards and incorporates tenant requirements, as described below. Commit to incorporating the green lease documentation in each future tenant lease.

For any spaces or systems intended to be fit out by the project owner, identify the standards for the future fit-out, incorporate the criteria referenced in the standard green lease document, and commit to performing the fit-out(s) in accordance with these standards.

Tenant requirements shall include standards to ensure compliance with the following prerequisites for any tenant-installed systems:

• IPp1: Climate Resilience Assessment

• IPp2: Human Impact Assessment

• IPp3: Carbon Assessment

• WEp2: Minimum Water Efficiency

• EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency

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