Charting the Course to Net Zero: Navigating Current and Future GSA Green Leasing Requirements

The country's largest tenant is updating their leasing requirements to achieve net zero over the next few years as required by Executive Order 14057. This December 2021 Executive Order on Federal Sustainability requires the Government to sign leases in net zero emissions buildings beginning in October 2030. In pursuit of this requirement, GSA is contemplating incremental steps to achieve net zero as part of its lease procurements prior to the 2030 deadline. The US General Services Administration has pursued ENERGY STAR and LEED for leased spaces since the mid-2000's. While this moved the Government toward a greener portfolio, this net zero requirement has the potential to make a similar impact. Join this short session to hear from GSA on their potential plans and what this means when submitting a proposal for a GSA lease, and from a landlord who has GSA as a tenant.