Decarbonisation in practice: How landlord–occupier partnerships can develop successful green leases and funding models for sustainable buildings
Abstract
Decarbonising real estate has become a key priority for occupiers and landlords, driven by climate legislation, corporate net-zero targets and growing demand for low-carbon space. The cost and complexity of achieving emissions reduction at scale, require a shift from transactional landlord–tenant dynamics to ongoing collaboration. This paper begins by outlining the need for partnership and how green leases can form the basis for productive landlord–occupier engagement on decarbonisation strategies. It explores models for co-investment, data sharing and renewable energy procurement, drawing on examples from office, logistics and industrial assets to identify best practices for long-term cooperation, from pre-lease discussions to flexible lease structures. It concludes by considering the crucial role of policy in enabling decarbonisation and the importance of landlord–occupier partnerships to prepare buildings — and business models — for the regulatory and performance requirements of 2030 and beyond. This article is also included in The Business & Management Collection which can be accessed at https://hstalks.com/business/.
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Author's Biography
Kamya Miglani brings 18 years of comprehensive research experience to JLL, where she serves as a strategic thought leader driving innovation in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. In her current role, she spearheads cutting-edge research and thought leadership initiatives, and her research portfolio spans areas including future-of-work strategies, environmental, social and governance (ESG) implementation in real estate, space utilisation and optimisation, and the evolving landscape of hybrid workplace models. As a sought-after industry expert, Kamya regularly shares her insights as a keynote speaker at premier industry conferences, including the CoreNet Global Summit and Indian Green Building Council Green Building Conference.
Elke Kornalijnslijper is the Head of Sustainability Consulting Asia Pacific at JLL. In her role, Elke focuses on embedding sustainability throughout the real estate value chain for corporates and investors. Drawing from her extensive background in APAC and Europe, she brings a wealth of experience in sustainability, reporting, cleantech and renewable energy to the real estate sector. Prior to joining JLL, Elke led innovation in utilities, acting at the cross section of energy, real estate and mobility.
