IREM.org
0

CSP office requirements

CSP process

Requirements per
property type

IREM certifies office, medical office, multifamily, senior housing, retail, industrial and self storage properties.

Learn More

Prerequisites

  • At least 25,000 square feet
  • At least 18 months after substantial completion or repositioning
  • At least 75% occupancy
  • Smoke-free building
  • In compliance with all environmental laws

Baseline requirements – All properties must complete

Management Perform a sustainability and climate-related risk and opportunity assessment of the property
Management Align sustainability and investment goals for the property and include sustainability metrics in owner reporting
Management Implement at least five policies to advance sustainability at the property
Energy Part 1: Benchmark energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
Energy Part 2: Submit an energy assessment that includes a 3-year improvement plan or meet an accepted initial construction standard
Water Part 1: Benchmark water use
Water Part 2: Submit a water assessment that includes a 3-year improvement plan or meet an accepted initial construction standard
Health Establish a healthy property operations program
Recycling Assess recycling practices, options, and compliance requirements
Purchasing Assess procurement practices and options

Options for each category

  • Earn a minimum of 2 points in each category
  • Accumulate at least 62 total points by completing the activities of your choice
  • Download the office checklist to track the points you earn

Click on each category to view your options.

Right Click and save link as... to your computer before filling in the details.
Do not fill in data on your browser. If you fill in the details on the browser you might lose your data

  • Energy points
    • Demonstrate ongoing training on energy management for engineering team (1 pt.)
    • Conduct a walk-through to detect malfunctioning equipment and opportunities for improvement (1 pt.)
    • Provide information on energy management to tenants (1 pt.)
    • Recommend ENERGY STAR® equipment for tenant improvements (1 pt.)
    • Achieve one of the following: (1) ENERGY STAR score of 70+ or (2) 5%+ reduction in energy use (1 pt.)
    • Achieve one of the following: (1) ENERGY STAR score of 75+ or (2) 10%+ reduction in energy use (2 pts.)
    • Achieve one of the following: (1) ENERGY STAR score of 80+ or (2) 15%+ reduction in energy use (3 pts.)
    • Install EV charging stations (3 pts.)
    • Use renewable energy (3 pts.)
    • Implement a green lease program (3 pts.)
    • Demonstrate innovation in energy efficiency through new methods, technologies, and pilot programs (3 pts.)
  • Water points
    • Demonstrate ongoing training on water management for engineering team (1 pt.)
    • Check for water leaks (1 pt.)
    • Provide information on water management to tenants (1 pt.)
    • Reduce water use by 5% over baseline (1 pt.)
    • Install high-efficiency fixtures in areas under management control (2 pts.)
    • Reduce water use by 10% over baseline (2 pts.)
    • Reduce water use by 15% over baseline (3 pts.)
    • Demonstrate innovation in water efficiency through new methods, technologies, and pilot programs (3 pts.)
  • Health points
    • Establish a green construction policy for renovations and tenant improvements (1 pt.)
    • Engage tenants in health and wellness (1 pt.)
    • Follow ventilation and filtration best practices (1 pt.)
    • Establish at least three additional policies that foster health and wellness among tenants, staff, vendors, the neighborhood, and/or the community (1 pt.)
    • Recommend healthy, low-emitting materials for tenant improvements (1 pt.)
    • Use healthy, low-emitting materials in areas under management control (2 pts.)
    • Conduct an IEQ survey (2 pts.)
    • Employ green cleaning services for areas under management control (2 pts.)
    • Conduct or obtain regular indoor air quality testing (3 pts.)
    • Provide an onsite fitness facility or other wellness-inspired amenity for building occupants (3 pts.)
    • Demonstrate innovation in healthy operations through new methods, technologies, and pilot programs (3 pts.)
  • Recycling points
    • Install recycling signage throughout the property (1 pt.)
    • Provide information on recycling program to tenants (1 pt.)
    • Establish a construction waste management plan for renovations and tenant improvements (1 pt.)
    • Establish a policy for recycling e-waste, batteries, light bulbs, and bulk items
    • (1 pt.)"
    • Set diversion rate goals for the property (1 pt.)
    • Achieve a minimum diversion rate of 20% for the property (1 pt.)
    • Hold regular recycling and/or donation drives for building occupants (2 pts.)
    • Establish recycling services (2 pts.)
    • Determine the property's diversion rate (2 pts.)
    • Achieve a minimum diversion rate of 25% for the property (2 pts.)
    • Achieve a minimum diversion rate of 30% for the property (3 pts.)
    • Establish additional recycling services (3 pts.)
  • Purchasing points
    • Use green-certified products in building management operations (1 pt.)
    • Implement paperless management operations (1 pt.)
    • Use reusable or compostable kitchen products (cups, forks, etc.) for management operations (1 pt.)
    • Assess vendor and supplier compliance with sustainability requirements (2 pts.)
    • Include sustainability clauses in vendor contracts (3 pts.)
    • Use green power or purchase renewable energy credits (3 pts.)

Additional resources

Here you can find additional resources to help you finish applying for the Certified Sustainable Property certification.

CSP diversion rate calculator

This diversion rate calculator allows you to obtain an estimate of a property's diversion rate - the amount of waste material produced in property operations that is diverted from the landfill through recycling and other waste management strategies.

Download calculator

Outreach templates

Points are available for tenant and resident engagement on sustainability. These customizable templates give these important stakeholders the information they need to contribute to the property's sustainability goals.

Outreach templates

Close
Our site uses cookies to improve your visiting experience. Please view our Cookie and Privacy Policy.
Got it