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- Platinum level . Exemplifies achievements by both the landlord and tenant to integrate environmental and social priorities into the lease and best practices. This level includes Gold requirements and additional requirements, such as documentation that verifies the implementation of the performance goal and action plan.
For all recognition levels, tenants must provide evidence that the standard lease form or corporate policy meets these two prerequisites:
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Provide sustainability contacts to landlords.
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Require minimum efficiency standards for leased space fit-outs. [16]
Landlords must establish a standard lease form or corporate policy that Prerequisite 1 and, depending on the property type, either Prerequisite 2a or Prerequisite 2b.
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Prerequisite 1 . Provide sustainability contact and/or information.
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Prerequisite 2a . Implement cost recovery clause for energy efficiency upgrades benefiting the tenant.
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Prerequisite 2b . For multifamily properties, implement energy efficiency improvements during unit turns. [17]
This LEED credit option awards points based on recognition levels. The Silver level carries 1 point, as it represents a first step toward sustainability, focusing on establishing basic green leasing practices. LEED Gold carries three points, as it is more restrictive and acknowledges a higher level of commitment. LEED Platinum carries six points, as it exemplifies the highest level of achievement, where both landlords and tenants fully integrate advanced environmental and social priorities into the green lease, demonstrating leadership in sustainability.
Landlords and tenants must consult the Green Lease Leaders [18] website and the LEED v5 reference guides for comprehensive information on program requirements, detailed guidance on clauses, and the application process. Additionally, they must use the interactive Microsoft Excel workbook [19] or contact a program team member, who can help through the application process.
16 “Green Lease Leaders Reference Guide for Tenants”, Institute for Market Transformation & U.S. Department of Energy, (2021), https://www.greenleaseleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tenant-Reference-Guide.pdf. 17 Green Lease Leaders Reference Guide for Landlords, (2021), In Green Lease Leaders Reference Guide for Landlords [Report], greenleaseleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Landlord-Reference-Guide.pdf. 18 Program Requirements - Green Lease Leaders, (n.d.), Green Lease Leaders, greenleaseleaders.com/green-leasing/program- requirements/#silver. 19 IMTComms, (2024, September 27), Teams Application Workbook - Green Lease Leaders, Green Lease Leaders, greenleaseleaders.com/resource/teams-application-workbook/.
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