Released by the Minister of State for Human Resources Development, a new report aims to unravel the reasons behind India’s slow adoption of green building practices and policies.
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Better Buildings Partnership Adds MOU, Unveils Updated Green Lease Toolkit
The UK’s Better Buildings Partnership has released an updated version of its Green Lease Toolkit, which includes a sample Memorandum of Understanding for environmental lease objectives, and is an important addition to the growing compendium of available green leasing resources.
In Paris, Natixis Signs Green Lease for Gare de Lyon Office Space Renewal
In what is becoming more than just a trend, another major European tenant has signed a green lease, driven in part by pending legislation in France.
In Helsinki, Finnish Real Estate Concern Closes Its First Green Lease
Some persisting trends in commercial leasing abroad could suggest how future green leasing markets in North America might look if data-driven regulatory activity increases at the state and local levels.
In the United Kingdom, Major Retailer Unveils “Transformative” Green Lease Policy
In a move that it describes as “transformative,” one of the UK’s largest retailers has announced a major initiative that will incorporate green lease obligations into all of its new and existing shopping center and retail park leases.
North of Johannesburg, South Africa’s 30th Green Star Building to Implement Green Leases
A new office development in Johannesburg’s Sandton financial district is implementing environmental-related obligations into its commercial office leases with new tenants.
In Europe, Investors Are Seeking Green Real Estate Strategies, Not Simply Sustainability Certifications
In addition to presenting some important insights about the current state of the European green real estate market, a recent survey of property owners in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom concludes that investors are most interested in identifying green-related opportunities at the portfolio level.
Giveaway: Green Building Council of South Africa’s Green Lease Toolkit
The Green Building Council of South Africa recently unveiled its Green Lease Toolkit at the annual South African Property Owners’ Association International Convention and Property Exhibition in Durban and has kindly provided us with a copy to give away here at gbNYC.
In Durban, Green Building Council of South Africa Unveils Green Lease Toolkit
On the heels of the Department of Energy creating a similar resource on the other side of the Atlantic, the Green Building Council of South Africa and the South African Property Owners’ Association have unveiled the same tool for the Rainbow Nation.
Belgian REIT Follows French Legislation By Incorporating Environmental Appendix Into Parisian Net Lease
Brussels-listed real estate investment trust Cofinimmo S.A. recently announced the acquisition of an EHPAD nursing home facility in Paris which includes an environment appendix to its lease under new French legislation that applies to the commercial real estate sector.
