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Designing Buildings at 11:39, 16 December 2021

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	* Dispute resolution.		* Dispute resolution.

−	~~The Cardiff University website ‘[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases building management]’ provides further information about green leases within the UK and worldwide.~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki.~~ =	+

	* Dilapidations.		* Dilapidations.

Designing Buildings at 07:01, 11 November 2020

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	* Sustainable development.		* Sustainable development.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* Greening the Commercial Property Sector: A Guide for Developing and Implementing Best Practice through the UK Leasing Process, Good Practice Guide. Centre for Research in the Built Environment.		* Greening the Commercial Property Sector: A Guide for Developing and Implementing Best Practice through the UK Leasing Process, Good Practice Guide. Centre for Research in the Built Environment.

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Designing Buildings at 08:12, 5 April 2020

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	The Cardiff University website ‘[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases building management]’ provides further information about green leases within the UK and worldwide.		The Cardiff University website ‘[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases building management]’ provides further information about green leases within the UK and worldwide.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

	* Dilapidations.		* Dilapidations.
	* Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.		* Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
		+	* Green fit-out agreement.
	* Landlord and Tenant Act.		* Landlord and Tenant Act.
	* Lease Negotiations - Tenants Checklist.		* Lease Negotiations - Tenants Checklist.

Designing Buildings at 14:09, 7 February 2018

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	Green leases can help:		Green leases can help:
−	*Reduce resource consumption.	+
−	*Improve energy efficiency.	+	* Reduce resource consumption.
−	*Ensure buildings are operated optimally and in accordance with their design.	+	* Improve energy efficiency.
−	*Reduce operating costs.	+	* Ensure buildings are operated optimally and in accordance with their design.
−	*Improve corporate image.	+	* Reduce operating costs.
−	*Attract environmentally-aware tenants.	+	* Improve corporate image.
−	*Help demonstrate compliance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.	+	* Attract environmentally-aware tenants.
−	*Contribute to compliance with energy efficiency and sustainability targets within the building regulations.	+	* Help demonstrate compliance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
−	*Allow agreement of shared obligations to ensure the efficient running of the building through management committees.	+	* Contribute to compliance with energy efficiency and sustainability targets within the building regulations.
−	*Help define procedures for dispute resolution.	+	* Allow agreement of shared obligations to ensure the efficient running of the building through management committees.
−	*Help set targets, perhaps through an Energy Management Plan (EMP).	+	* Help define procedures for dispute resolution.
−	*Help monitor and record performance.	+	* Help set targets, perhaps through an Energy Management Plan (EMP).
−	*Improve information collection through separate metering.	+	* Help monitor and record performance.
−	*Identify remedial actions.	+	* Improve information collection through separate metering.
−	*Define tenant fit-out and alterations policies.	+	* Identify remedial actions.
		+	* Define tenant fit-out and alterations policies.

	= Shades of green =		= Shades of green =

	There are a variety of shades of green leases from 'light green' to 'dark green':		There are a variety of shades of green leases from 'light green' to 'dark green':
−	*A light green lease may include the setting of obligations but without any targets or legal status.	+
−	*A mid-green lease might involve the establishment of specific targets and the development of an environmental or energy action plan for monitoring purposes but without legal enforcement if targets are not met.	+	* A light green lease may include the setting of obligations but without any targets or legal status.
−	*A dark green lease might include obligations and targets formalised through Heads of Terms which become legally binding, with a breach potentially resulting in financial penalties or a dispute resolution process.	+	* A mid-green lease might involve the establishment of specific targets and the development of an environmental or energy action plan for monitoring purposes but without legal enforcement if targets are not met.
		+	* A dark green lease might include obligations and targets formalised through Heads of Terms which become legally binding, with a breach potentially resulting in financial penalties or a dispute resolution process.

	For example, a ‘darker green’ obligation might read: ‘The landlord will provide to the tenant an environmental information pack before entering into this lease and update it annually within 1 month of the end of the service charge year”.’		For example, a ‘darker green’ obligation might read: ‘The landlord will provide to the tenant an environmental information pack before entering into this lease and update it annually within 1 month of the end of the service charge year”.’
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	= Example lease clauses =		= Example lease clauses =

−	In 2009, The Centre for Research in the Built Environment (CRiBE) at Cardiff University has published ~~[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/Good%20Practise%20Guide%203-for%20web.pdf~~ Greening the commercial property sector: A guide for developing and implementing best practice through the UK leasing process], which provides examples of ‘green’ clauses which could be incorporated into leases.	+	In 2009, The Centre for Research in the Built Environment (CRiBE) at Cardiff University has published Greening the commercial property sector: A guide for developing and implementing best practice through the UK leasing process, which provides examples of ‘green’ clauses which could be incorporated into leases.

	These are grouped under the following headings:		These are grouped under the following headings:
−	*Co-operation obligation.	+
−	*Environmental management plan.	+	* Co-operation obligation.
−	*Development of a building management committee.	+	* Environmental management plan.
−	*Data sharing and metering.	+	* Development of a building management committee.
−	*Flexibility.	+	* Data sharing and metering.
−	*Restriction on tenant alterations and landlord’s works.	+	* Flexibility.
−	*Dilapidations.	+	* Restriction on tenant alterations and landlord’s works.
−	*Rent review.	+	* Dilapidations.
−	*Dispute resolution.	+	* Rent review.
		+	* Dispute resolution.

	The Cardiff University website ‘[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases building management]’ provides further information about green leases within the UK and worldwide.		The Cardiff University website ‘[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases building management]’ provides further information about green leases within the UK and worldwide.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Dilapidations.	+
−	*Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.	+	* Dilapidations.
−	*Landlord and Tenant Act.	+	* Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
−	*Lease Negotiations - Tenants Checklist.	+	* Landlord and Tenant Act.
−	*Leasehold.	+	* Lease Negotiations - Tenants Checklist.
−	*Rent review.	+	* Leasehold.
−	*Sample retail lease.	+	* Rent review.
−	*Sustainable development.	+	* Sample retail lease.
		+	* Sustainable development.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases Building Management].
−	*[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/Good%20Practise%20Guide%203-for%20web.pdf Greening the Commercial Property Sector: A Guide for Developing and Implementing Best Practice through the UK Leasing Process, Good Practice Guide.] Centre for Research in the Built Environment.

−	[[Category:Property_law]]	+	* Greening the Commercial Property Sector: A Guide for Developing and Implementing Best Practice through the UK Leasing Process, Good Practice Guide. Centre for Research in the Built Environment.
−	[[Category:Sustainability]]	+
−	[[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]	+	[[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Recent years have seen the emergence of an increasing amount of guidance, policy and legislation relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility aimed in particular at commercial and public properties which are significant consumers of energy.	+	Recent years have seen the emergence of an increasing amount of guidance, policy and legislation relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility aimed in particular at commercial and public properties which are significant consumers of energy.

−	~~Green~~ leases are seen as a progressive step forward for ~~sustainability~~. In very broad terms, they are leases which contain specific provisions in relation to the sustainable operation of a property. This can include measures relating to; energy efficiency, waste reduction, waste management, water efficiency and so on as well as social and ethical issues. Typically they are used for leases for commercial or public buildings, whether new or existing, and may include obligations for both the landlord and tenant.	+	In this regard, green leases are seen as a progressive step forward for sustainable development. In very broad terms, they are leases which contain specific provisions in relation to the sustainable operation of a property. This can include measures relating to; energy efficiency, waste reduction, waste management, water efficiency and so on as well as social and ethical issues. Typically they are used for leases for commercial or public buildings, whether new or existing, and may include obligations for both the landlord and tenant.

−	Green leases first emerged in Australia, where they have been used for government owned and occupied buildings since 2006.	+	Green leases first emerged in Australia, where they have been used for government-owned and occupied buildings since 2006.

	= Benefits =		= Benefits =
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	*Reduce operating costs.		*Reduce operating costs.
	*Improve corporate image.		*Improve corporate image.
−	*Attract environmentally aware tenants.	+	*Attract environmentally-aware tenants.
	*Help demonstrate compliance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.		*Help demonstrate compliance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
	*Contribute to compliance with energy efficiency and sustainability targets within the building regulations.		*Contribute to compliance with energy efficiency and sustainability targets within the building regulations.
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	There are a variety of shades of green leases from 'light green' to 'dark green':		There are a variety of shades of green leases from 'light green' to 'dark green':
−	*A light green lease may include the setting of obligations without any targets or legal status.	+	*A light green lease may include the setting of obligations but without any targets or legal status.
−	*A mid-green lease might involve the establishment of specific targets and the development of an environmental or energy action plan for monitoring purposes but without legal enforcement if targets are not met.	+	*A mid-green lease might involve the establishment of specific targets and the development of an environmental or energy action plan for monitoring purposes but without legal enforcement if targets are not met.
−	*A dark green lease might include obligations and targets formalised through Heads of Terms which become legally binding with a breach potentially resulting in financial penalties or a dispute resolution process.	+	*A dark green lease might include obligations and targets formalised through Heads of Terms which become legally binding, with a breach potentially resulting in financial penalties or a dispute resolution process.

−	For example, a ‘darker green’ ~~co-operation~~ obligation might read: ‘The landlord will provide to the tenant an environmental information pack before entering into this lease and update it annually within 1 month of the end of the service charge year”.’	+	For example, a ‘darker green’ obligation might read: ‘The landlord will provide to the tenant an environmental information pack before entering into this lease and update it annually within 1 month of the end of the service charge year”.’

	= Example lease clauses =		= Example lease clauses =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Recent years have seen the emergence of an increasing amount of guidance, policy and legislation relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility aimed in particular at commercial and public properties which are significant consumers of energy~~. Green leases are seen as a progressive step forward for sustainability~~.	+	Recent years have seen the emergence of an increasing amount of guidance, policy and legislation relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility aimed in particular at commercial and public properties which are significant consumers of energy.

−	In very broad terms, ~~green leases~~ are leases which contain specific provisions in relation to the sustainable operation of a property. This can include; energy efficiency, waste reduction, waste management, water efficiency ~~measures~~ and so on as well as social and ethical issues. Typically they ~~relate to~~ leases for commercial or public buildings, whether new or existing, and may include obligations for both the landlord and tenant.	+	Green leases are seen as a progressive step forward for sustainability. In very broad terms, they are leases which contain specific provisions in relation to the sustainable operation of a property. This can include measures relating to; energy efficiency, waste reduction, waste management, water efficiency and so on as well as social and ethical issues. Typically they are used for leases for commercial or public buildings, whether new or existing, and may include obligations for both the landlord and tenant.

−	Green leases first emerged in ~~Autralia~~, where they have been used for government owned and occupied buildings since 2006.	+	Green leases first emerged in Australia, where they have been used for government owned and occupied buildings since 2006.

	= Benefits =		= Benefits =
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	*Contribute to compliance with energy efficiency and sustainability targets within the building regulations.		*Contribute to compliance with energy efficiency and sustainability targets within the building regulations.
	*Allow agreement of shared obligations to ensure the efficient running of the building through management committees.		*Allow agreement of shared obligations to ensure the efficient running of the building through management committees.
−	*Help define procedures ~~in place~~ for dispute resolution.	+	*Help define procedures for dispute resolution.
−	*Help set targets, ~~such as~~ an Energy Management Plan (EMP)	+	*Help set targets, perhaps through an Energy Management Plan (EMP).
	*Help monitor and record performance.		*Help monitor and record performance.
	*Improve information collection through separate metering.		*Improve information collection through separate metering.
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	= Shades of green =		= Shades of green =

−	There are a variety of shades of green leases from ~~“light green”~~ to ~~“dark green”.~~ A light green lease ~~for example~~ may include setting of obligations without any targets or legal status ~~with a~~ mid-green ~~involving~~ the establishment of ~~certain~~ targets~~. It could also include~~ the development of an environmental or energy action plan for monitoring purposes but without legal enforcement if targets are not met. A dark green lease ~~has~~ obligations and targets formalised through Heads of Terms which become legally binding with a breach potentially resulting in financial penalties or a dispute resolution process.	+	There are a variety of shades of green leases from 'light green' to 'dark green':
		+	*A light green lease may include the setting of obligations without any targets or legal status.
		+	*A mid-green lease might involve the establishment of specific targets and the development of an environmental or energy action plan for monitoring purposes but without legal enforcement if targets are not met.
		+	*A dark green lease might include obligations and targets formalised through Heads of Terms which become legally binding with a breach potentially resulting in financial penalties or a dispute resolution process.
		+
		+	For example, a ‘darker green’ co-operation obligation might read: ‘The landlord will provide to the tenant an environmental information pack before entering into this lease and update it annually within 1 month of the end of the service charge year”.’

	= Example lease clauses =		= Example lease clauses =
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	These are grouped under the following headings:		These are grouped under the following headings:
−	*Co-operation ~~Obligation~~.	+	*Co-operation obligation.
−	*~~The~~ Environmental ~~Management Plan~~.	+	*Environmental management plan.
−	*Development of a ~~Building Management Committee~~.	+	*Development of a building management committee.
−	*Data ~~Sharing~~ and ~~Metering~~.	+	*Data sharing and metering.
	*Flexibility.		*Flexibility.
−	*Restriction on tenant alterations and ~~Landlord’s~~ works.	+	*Restriction on tenant alterations and landlord’s works.
	*Dilapidations.		*Dilapidations.
	*Rent review.		*Rent review.
	*Dispute resolution.		*Dispute resolution.
−
−	~~For example, a ‘darker green’ co-operation obligation might read:~~
−
−	~~‘The Landlord will provide to the Tenant an Environmental Information Pack before entering into this lease and update it annually within 1 month of the end of the Service Charge Year”.’~~

	The Cardiff University website ‘[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases building management]’ provides further information about green leases within the UK and worldwide.		The Cardiff University website ‘[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases building management]’ provides further information about green leases within the UK and worldwide.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
		+	*Dilapidations.
	*Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.		*Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
	*Landlord and Tenant Act.		*Landlord and Tenant Act.
	*Lease Negotiations - Tenants Checklist.		*Lease Negotiations - Tenants Checklist.
	*Leasehold.		*Leasehold.
		+	*Rent review.
	*Sample retail lease.		*Sample retail lease.
	*Sustainable development.		*Sustainable development.

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= Introduction =

Recent years have seen the emergence of an increasing amount of guidance, policy and legislation relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility aimed in particular at commercial and public properties which are significant consumers of energy. Green leases are seen as a progressive step forward for sustainability.

In very broad terms, green leases are leases which contain specific provisions in relation to the sustainable operation of a property. This can include; energy efficiency, waste reduction, waste management, water efficiency measures and so on as well as social and ethical issues. Typically they relate to leases for commercial or public buildings, whether new or existing, and may include obligations for both the landlord and tenant.

Green leases first emerged in Autralia, where they have been used for government owned and occupied buildings since 2006.

= Benefits =

Green leases can help:
*Reduce resource consumption.
*Improve energy efficiency.
*Ensure buildings are operated optimally and in accordance with their design.
*Reduce operating costs.
*Improve corporate image.
*Attract environmentally aware tenants.
*Help demonstrate compliance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
*Contribute to compliance with energy efficiency and sustainability targets within the building regulations.
*Allow agreement of shared obligations to ensure the efficient running of the building through management committees.
*Help define procedures in place for dispute resolution.
*Help set targets, such as an Energy Management Plan (EMP)
*Help monitor and record performance.
*Improve information collection through separate metering.
*Identify remedial actions.
*Define tenant fit-out and alterations policies.

= Shades of green =

There are a variety of shades of green leases from “light green” to “dark green”. A light green lease for example may include setting of obligations without any targets or legal status with a mid-green involving the establishment of certain targets. It could also include the development of an environmental or energy action plan for monitoring purposes but without legal enforcement if targets are not met. A dark green lease has obligations and targets formalised through Heads of Terms which become legally binding with a breach potentially resulting in financial penalties or a dispute resolution process.

= Example lease clauses =

In 2009, The Centre for Research in the Built Environment (CRiBE) at Cardiff University has published [http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/Good%20Practise%20Guide%203-for%20web.pdf Greening the commercial property sector: A guide for developing and implementing best practice through the UK leasing process], which provides examples of ‘green’ clauses which could be incorporated into leases.

These are grouped under the following headings:
*Co-operation Obligation.
*The Environmental Management Plan.
*Development of a Building Management Committee.
*Data Sharing and Metering.
*Flexibility.
*Restriction on tenant alterations and Landlord’s works.
*Dilapidations.
*Rent review.
*Dispute resolution.

For example, a ‘darker green’ co-operation obligation might read:

‘The Landlord will provide to the Tenant an Environmental Information Pack before entering into this lease and update it annually within 1 month of the end of the Service Charge Year”.’

The Cardiff University website ‘[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases building management]’ provides further information about green leases within the UK and worldwide.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
*Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
*Landlord and Tenant Act.
*Lease Negotiations - Tenants Checklist.
*Leasehold.
*Sample retail lease.
*Sustainable development.

=== External references ===
*[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/ Green Leases Building Management].
*[http://www.greenleases-uk.co.uk/Good%20Practise%20Guide%203-for%20web.pdf Greening the Commercial Property Sector: A Guide for Developing and Implementing Best Practice through the UK Leasing Process, Good Practice Guide.] Centre for Research in the Built Environment.

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