The IREM Certified Sustainable Property (CSP) certification is an attainable, affordable, and meaningful recognition program for existing office properties, multifamily communities, and shopping centers. The certification allows you to gain recognition for properties not covered by other programs, extend sustainability across your portfolio, or start a sustainability initiative from scratch, if necessary.
By certifying your property, as a property manager you will be able to:
- Demonstrate quality, responsible management
- Train your staff on sustainability and resource efficiency
- Market your sustainability success
Prerequisites
Office Properties
- At least 25,000 square feet
- At least 18 months since substantial completion or repositioning
- At least 75% occupied
- Smoke-free property
- In compliance with all environmental laws
- Commitment to respond to an annual IREM survey on sustainability
Multifamily Communities
- At least 25 units
- At least 18 months since substantial completion or repositioning
- At least 75% occupied
- Smoke-free interior common areas
- In compliance with all environmental laws
- Commitment to respond to an annual IREM survey on sustainability
Shopping Centers
- At least 25,000 square feet
- At least 18 months since substantial completion or repositioning
- At least 75% occupied
- Smoke-free interior common areas
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In compliance with all environmental laws Commitment to respond to an annual IREM survey
Certification Requirements
IREM certifies office properties, multifamily communities, and shopping centers. Select the icons below to learn more about the certification requirements for each property type.
Application Fee
- $500 for IREM Members and AMO Firms
- $900 for Non-Member Individuals and Companies
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