By Lance Collins and Brady Mills, Directors at Partner Energy; Published in GRESB on Aug. 14, 2025.
Green building certifications are not just a final stamp of approval; they are roadmaps for better buildings. When embedded in development and asset management practices — and powered by quality data — they inform smarter decisions, reduce risk, and enhance asset value.
For real estate owners and managers, the path forward is clear: use certifications as strategic tools, collect actionable data from day one, and align efforts with investor expectations and frameworks like GRESB. In doing so, sustainability becomes more than a goal — it becomes a driver of long-term performance and resilience.
Read the full article by Lance and Brady to learn more about green certifications and data-driven practices.

Graph: Example of a portfolio-level view of how multiple buildings are performing in the various categories, which allows clients to focus on improvements to prepare for certification.

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