Frequently Asked Questions

My company includes sustainability clauses in lease amendments, appendices, and exhibits. Are these documents eligible for inclusion in the Green Lease Leaders application?

Yes. Any document included in the lease package, including appendices, exhibits, and tenant guides, are eligible to have their language and clauses considered for Green Lease Leaders eligibility.

As a landlord, I'm unable to include any tenant information in my lease. Is there a limit to what I am able to redact?

When applying as a landlord, you're able to redact all tenant information, including the tenant's name and signature.

Similarly, when applying as a tenant, while you must keep your own name on the lease, you can redact all landlord information. 

In general, as long as it is clear that your organization has signed a lease, and the green lease language is not redacted, your application should be accepted. 

My company has not executed enough leases to be eligible for recognition. How else can we be involved?

Organizations that are committed to green leasing, yet have not been able to meet program requirements, are able to sign and submit NRDC's Green Lease Pledge, which affirms a company's commitment to green leasing. Companies which sign and submit the pledge will be recognized by Green Lease Library. 

Sign NRDC's Green Lease Pledge here
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