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This research paper by RMI outlines strategic decarbonization planning for commercial real estate investors, emphasizing the transition from regulatory compliance to integrated strategies that enhance asset value. It highlights the financial benefits of sustainable building features, such as rent premiums and higher total returns, and proposes six key principles for embedding decarbonization into capital investment decision-making.

This briefing by RMI argues that Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing rules should be updated to include low-embodied-carbon building materials and material-efficient construction practices to unlock billions of dollars in investment.

This guide by RMI outlines the business case for commercial real estate developers to reduce embodied carbon—the emissions from material production and construction—which accounts for an estimated 11% of global emissions. It presents nine specific investment strategies divided into building-level and corporate-level actions to mitigate transition risks, reduce development costs, and create competitive advantages.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet details a EUR 100 million (USD 110 million) term loan issued by Wereldhave N.V. on April 23, 2020, with a maturity date of April 23, 2022. The proceeds are dedicated to green commercial buildings that meet specific BREEAM or EPBD energy performance standards.

A fact sheet detailing a AUD 65 million green loan issued by Local Government Super on March 18, 2020, certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1 for low carbon commercial buildings in Australia.

A fact sheet detailing a JPY 2 billion green loan issued by Dream Private REIT on January 31, 2020, used to refinance the DPR Hiratsuka Logistics Center, which holds a 5-star BELS certification.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet details a SEK 750 million (USD 80 million) green bond issued by Sagax AB on December 16, 2019, to finance low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings with at least LEED Gold certification.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a JPY 5.5 billion senior unsecured green bond issued by Invesco Office J-REIT on December 13, 2018, with a five-year tenor maturing on December 13, 2023.

Verification report by oekom research for the pre-issuance certification of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg's (LBBW) Green Bond Programme, confirming its alignment with the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) standards.

Boulder Commons is a 100,000 square foot multitenant net-zero energy (NZE) project in Boulder, Colorado, designed to demonstrate the financial viability of NZE leased buildings for developers, landlords, and tenants.