TORONTO, ON September 4, 2007- Sustainability has become a key issue among tenants according to the Colliers International 2007 Canadian Office Tenant Survey released today. Of commercial tenants surveyed, 90 per cent agree that it is important for landlords and developers to “green” their portfolios, and – all other factors being equal – 91 per cent of tenants would give preference to a green building. Also, 94 per cent of tenants surveyed believe sustainability is an important future component of good business practices, with 63 per cent saying it is very important.
“ At Colliers International, we value our clients and want to ensure they are offered the best possible real estate solutions to meet their needs,” says Carolyn Lane, Vice President of Research at Colliers International. “Our experience has shown that high performance green buildings and commercial interiors can be cost effective, increase employee comfort, retention and recruitment, and attract new business. Colliers’ leadership in sustainability provides our clients with the future-proofing they need to be competitive, productive and profitable, while promoting corporate social responsibility, and reducing the negative impact of buildings on the planet.” Colliers commissioned POLLARA, an independent market research firm, to investigate where tenant demands are heading in the future, the main drivers associated with site selection when relocating or redesigning office space, tenant impressions about environmental sustainability, and the importance of various features of commercial buildings in attracting and retaining staff. To view the entire press release, please click on the PDF file below.
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