The existence of ‘green leases', namely those that
include environmental clauses designed to reduce energy
consumption, emissions, resource and waste, is not a new
phenomenon. However, in this interesting piece from JLL, there
appears to be movement towards the wider idea of a 'responsible
lease'. This could include commitments to diversity and
inclusion, health and wellbeing, and community building, as well as
requiring the building landlord and tenants to collaborate with
social enterprises and charities on innovation projects as a form
of community engagement.
Efforts to make the operation of buildings more environmentally
sustainable are ongoing and the built environment is already
recognised to have an effect on health and wellbeing. The prospect
of greater commitment from both landlords and occupiers to
collaborate on initiatives for the 'S' and 'G' in
ESG is really encouraging.......
