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Green leases, defined: how can they improve sustainability in real estate?

While gas, oil, automotive and aviation are typically the sectors that come to mind when people think of greenhouse gas emissions, the built environment is a hugely significant contributor to the climate crisis that often goes under the radar.

Our sector is responsible for around 40% of CO2 emissions, 33% of water consumption, and 35% of waste, according to the World Green Building Council (WGBC). However, while efforts to address the damage tend to focus on the construction industry and sustainable innovations like lean construction and mixed use developments, the real estate industry also has a central part to play in combatting climate change.

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