Published in GRESB on Aug. 14, 2025.

Our industry is engaged in an important dialogue to improve the efficiency and resilience of real assets through transparency and industry collaboration. This article is a contribution to this larger conversation and does not necessarily reflect GRESB’s position.

As ESG performance becomes a defining factor in real estate investment and operations, green building certifications have become more than just a badge of honor. When leveraged during development and ongoing asset management and supported by strong data practices, certifications become essential tools for maximizing value, improving sustainability metrics, and achieving higher GRESB scores.

Read the full article by Lance and Brady to learn more about green certifications and data-driven practices.

Green Building Certification Readiness Assessment Chart Image — **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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Lance Collins, AIA, NOMA, Director, Partner Energy
Lance Collins is a Director at Partner Energy with over 20+ years of experience in architecture, urban design, and sustainable design consulting. His experience includes whole building energy analysis, benchmarking, energy and water conservation measures, resource consumption reduction strategies, Green Certification project management (i.e. LEED, GreenPoint Rated, ENERGY STAR, Net Zero, etc), building commissioning, renewable energy project development, and project / construction management.
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Brady Mills, PE, Director
Brady Mills, PE is a Director at Partner Energy with over 15 years of experience in the single-family, multifamily, and commercial building industries. He has conducted over 1,000 energy audits and has expertise in all phases of the energy audit process, including client outreach, benchmarking, site visits, energy modeling, specification development, quality assurance, and building operator and tenant training.
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Elevate Asset Performance & ESG Ratings with Green Certifications & Data-Driven Practices

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