Sustainability

Lineage Employee Equity Plan Creates Ownership Mindset, Supports Retention

Kyle Gustafson — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:09:36 +0000

Lineage’s founders sought to create meaningful ownership opportunities for their broader workforce.

How Operational Green Building Certifications Improve Portfolio Sustainability Benchmark Scores

Kyle Gustafson — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:36:11 +0000

Operational building certifications are one of the most direct ways to lift GRESB Performance scores. These increase the certified floor-area share in your portfolio, which is what GRESB uses to award points in BC1.2.

Nareit Members Speaking at SF&I Forum, Greenbuild in New York

pconnors@reit.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:24:29 +0000

This fall, New York City will host two premier events at the intersection of sustainable real estate, investment, and green building innovation: the Sustainable Finance & Investing (SF&I) Forum and the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, both taking place at the Javits Center, Oct. 20–23.

Yardi’s Randy Moss on the Link Between Regulatory Changes, Rising Energy Costs, NAV

sborchersen-keto@reit.com — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:01:30 +0000

Moss says accurate data management and compliance are vital for maintaining and enhancing property values.

Nareit Webinar Explores How REITs Are Embedding Sustainability Into Business Strategy

pconnors@reit.com — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:05:09 +0000

Panelists discussed how sustainability data is helping REITs drive investment decisions, engage investors, strengthen governance, and create long-term value across property sectors.

REITs Named as 2026 Green Lease Leaders

sborchersen-keto@reit.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:58:55 +0000

Seventeen Nareit members earned recognition from the Institute for Market Transformation this year, spotlighting how collaborative green leasing drives measurable value for tenants, investors, and communities.

First Street: Climate Risk is Already Influencing Real Estate Investment Decisions

drusignola@reit.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:16:56 +0000

Chief Economist Dr. Jeremy Porter explains why REITs are placing greater emphasis on the financial impacts of physical climate risk and how AI is improving climate modeling.

Veris Completes Transformative Journey in Top-Tier Multifamily Sector

pconnors@reit.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:41:49 +0000

A multi-year overhaul transformed the REIT from a suburban office landlord into a focused, resilient multifamily operator.

Americold Turns Sustainability into a Performance Strategy

pconnors@reit.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0000

The REIT’s data-driven operating model is boosting efficiency and protecting long-term returns across the cold chain.

REITs Recognized with DOE Better Project Awards

pconnors@reit.com — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:50:48 +0000

The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative recently recognized four leading REITs for their contributions to energy efficiency and sustainability.