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IREM ESG Survey

Read our 2024 report on the adoption of ESG practices among real estate managers and their companies, challenges during adoption of these practices, and gaps in knowledge of ESG concepts and practices.

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Benefits of getting a CSP certification

How the CSP certification helps improve operations and allows property managers to showcase commitment to sustainability.

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Ultra-fast EV charging

Trevor Smith with Ecosystem joins IREM's podcast to talk about managing large retrofits in occupied buildings.

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Insights from CSP program participants

Participants in the IREM CSP program share their insights on what makes the certification so popular and why they chose to certify.

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CSP program case study

How one company used IREM's CSP program to increase customer experience and improve sustainability initiatives

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Tools and resources

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IREM Foundation
The IREM Foundation's goal is to help communities thrive by offering scholarships, grants, and providing access to innovations in technology and sustainability. Its initiatives include Elaina's Sustainability Fund and the Jackson Control Sustainability Awards.

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Find a CSP
The IREM Certified Sustainable Property (CSP) certification is awarded to a wide variety of properties with a high standard for sustainable property management practices. Use the CSP Directory to find properties by name, location, and property type.

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For over 90 years, IREM has developed its understanding of sustainability in property management. Learn more about IREM's positions on sustainability including, climate change, energy, conservation, emissions trading, the environment, and more.

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Sustainability Courses

Master property management skills related to sustainability on your way to earning an IREM certification.

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Understanding ESG

Member price: $59

Energy Performance Metrics

Member price: $59

Running a Successful LED Retrofit Program

Member price: $59

Landscape Irrigation: Am I Wasting Water & Dollars?

Member price: $0

What Makes Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement Effective

Member price: $59

Using Your ENERGY STAR® Score to Improve Operations

Member price: $59

Connecting the Watts - Reducing Utility Expenses in Commercial Buildings Without Capital Investment

Member price: $59.00

An Owner's Guide to Implementing ESG Principles and Practices

Member price: $59

Making the Business Case for Energy Conservation

Member price: $59.00

Building Energy Resilience: Climate, Site and Community Impacts

Member price: $59.00

Sustainability at DOC: Driving Positive Change through Capital Initiatives

Member price: $59.00

Best Practices for Developing a Renewable Energy Strategy

Member price: $59

Residential Maintenance Operations: Conservation and Recycling

Member price: $59

Commercial Solar 101

Member price: $59

ESG for Property Managers: A Deep Dive into Governance

Member price: $59

ESG for Property Managers: A Deep Dive into Social

Member price: $59

ESG for Property Managers: A Deep Dive into Environmental

Member price: $59

IREM Skill Badge: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Member price: $99

Managing Smarter Using Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaaS)

Member price: $59

Rethinking Utilities: Managing a Mall While Conserving Water and Electricity

Member price: $59

On-site Solar: Operations & Maintenance (Skills On-demand)

Member price: $59.00

Volunteering with ESG in Mind (Skills On-demand)

Member price: $59.00

Sustainability: Measures That Matter (Skills On-demand)

Member price: $59.00

HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (Skills On-demand)

Member price: $59.00

What Ownership Needs: Evolving Sustainability by CBRE (Skills on-demand)

Member price: $59.00

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CSP certification

Straightforward green building certification

IREM's Certified Sustainable Property (CSP) certification recognizes excellence in sustainable property management practices for existing buildings. This certification is applicable to a wide variety of properties.

The CSP application process is understandable, actionable, and affordable. Start your application today and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability.

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JPM / IREM blog

IREM is at the forefront of providing its membership and the broader industry with information for integrating sustainable practices for property management. Its two publications, the Journal of Property Management and the IREM blog, assist in focusing on topics in sustainability.

The Journal of Property Management is released bimonthly and regarded as a leading educational resource for nearly 20,000 leaders in commercial and residential management. The IREM blog also provides educational content and organizational updates on a more frequent basis.

Journal of Property Management

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CSP surge

How IREM's CSP program is helping execute sustainability best practices.

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Sustainability for self-storage properties

Expansion and tailoring of the CSP program to self-storage properties.

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Sustainable shelter

Unlocking the potential of adaptive reuse in affordable housing.

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IREM Advocacy Impact Day + ESG Summit

Takeaways from Advocacy Impact Day and how ESG played a pivotal role.

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