To serve Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions – as well as augment NAI GreenPoint services in North America – NAI Global has partnered with ERM, a global leader in sustainability.

Strategic Advice

• Social and environmental performance
• Climate change, biodiversity, natural resources
• Product stewardship
• Policies for the sustainable development agenda
• Strategies to manage risks, liabilities and EHS costs

Development Impacts and Planning

• Strategic and economic assessments
• Environmental planning and EIAs
• Environmental mitigation actions
• Social impact assessment, community consultation and social impact management plans
• Strategies to manage risks, liabilities and EHS costs
• Management systems

Managing Liabilities and Risks

• Evaluation of potential liabilities as part of the merger and acquisition process
• Quantification of risks and development of risk management systems
• Development of management systems
• Development of compliance audit programs

Permitting and Technical Work

• Permitting for air and other discharges
• Monitoring air, water and noise pollution
• Water, waste water and waste management
• Catastrophic risk assessment, risk management and emergency response
• Onsite auditing

Managing Contaminated Sites

• Developing strategies for contaminated assets
• Site investigation and remediation
• Construction management services
• Decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition

About ERM
Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is one of the world’s leading providers of environmental, health & safety, risk and social consulting services. We deliver innovative solutions for leading business and government clients, assisting them in managing their environmental and related risks.

With over 137 offices in 39 countries, ERM’s 3,300 staff can combine global capability with a detailed, local regulatory, commercial and cultural understanding.

For more information about NAI Global and our capabilities to deliver sustainability consulting solutions with ERM, please contact Paul Danks.

BREEAM is the world’s foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings, with 200,000 buildings with certified BREEAM assessment ratings and over a million registered for assessment since it was first launched in 1990. BREEAM sets the standard for best practice in sustainable building design, construction and operation.

Why pursue BREEAM or BREEAM In Use?

• Market recognition for low environmental impact buildings
• Confidence that tried and tested environmental practice is incorporated in the building
• Inspiration to find innovative solutions that minimise the environmental impact
• A system to help reduce running costs, improve working and living environments
• A standard that demonstrates progress towards corporate and organisational environmental objectives

What is the difference between BREEAM and LEED?

• BREEAM International was developed with a view on local adaptation
• BREEAM is preferred by European and Asian investors
• BREEAM certification process is more flexible due to lower amounts of mandatory credits

If you have difficulties in deciding which certification do you want to approach – please contact us (Ksenia Agapova) and we will provide you with all necessary materials to make an informed decision.

What is the difference between BREEAM and BREEAM In Use?
The biggest opportunity to address the environmental impact lies in better management and improvement of the existing building stock. BREEAM In-Use has been developed to recognise and encourage better building management and targeted investment in existing building stock. It consists of a standard, an easy-to-use assessment methodology and an independent certification process that provides a clear and credible route map to improving sustainability.

Why pursue BREEAM In-Use?

• Reduce operational costs
• Enhance the value and marketability of property assets
• Provide a transparent platform for landlords, owners and tenants to identify and negotiate building improvements
• Provide a route to compliance with environmental legislation and standards, including energy labelling and ISO 14001
• Facilitate engagement with staff in the identification of productivity improvements and sustainable business practices
• Provide genuine evidence of sustainability and CSR

Why certify with NAI Global?

• Flexible and client-oriented solutions
• Experience of certification worldwide
• Tight certification schedule
• Ability to work across borders

For more details please contact Ksenia Agapova (k.agapova@naibecar.com)

Fred knows sustainable buildings.

Meet Fred, Your Sustainability Guy. Fred is the NAI Global Sustainability Services team, at your service. He is equal parts executive, engineer, building tradesman, and educator. Fred provides pragmatic, credible, and unbiased professional services to help your company pursue environmental stewardship that generates positive cash flow.

Fred saves your company money.

• He knows energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• Works as a “fractional staff member” but without the overhead.
• Represents your business interests – not those of a product manufacturer, installation company, or utility.
• Will reduce your energy consumption in the most cost-effective manner possible.
• Enables your staff to facilitate energy efficiency throughout the company.

LEED and Energy Star are internationally recognized green building certification systems. These designations help building owners differentiate properties and attract tenants by demonstrating environmental leadership and delivering energy savings. Many markets offer incentives to owners that elect to improve and certify their buildings.

What is LEED?

• LEED was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to provide third-party verification that buildings are achieving a high level of performance
• LEED certification is available in four levels based on a 100-point scale awarded across five primary categories

What is Energy Star?

• Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy
• To be eligible for the Energy Star, a building’s energy performance must be within the top 25 percent of similar facilities, earning at least 75 points on a scale of 1-100.

Why pursue LEED or Energy Star?

• Higher Financial Performance
  • Reduce operating expenses
  • Charge higher rents
  • Increase occupancy
  • Capture financial incentives
  • Meet government mandates
• Better Marketing
  • Differentiate from peers
  • Stand out in listing services
  • Attract environmentally conscious tenants
  • Increase liquidity (decrease time on market)

Does certification pay off?

The table below provides some performance data for green buildings. Please note that correlation does not necessarily imply causation.

Operating Cost	Building Value	Rent Ratio	Occupancy Rate	ROI
13.6%	10.9%	9.9%	6.1%	6.4%

Sources: McGraw Hill, USGBC, Royal Institute for Charter Surveyors (RICS), US Energy Information Administration, McGraw Hill SmartMarket Report, US General Services Administration. Study includes but is not limited to LEED buildings.

Renewable Energy creates energy from resources that are naturally replenished and inexhaustible. For the majority of commercial applications, PV solar is the most applicable solution – but certainly not the only one. PV Solar produces electricity when sunlight strikes rooftop- or ground-mounted panels. Energy may be consumed by a building occupant, or sold to a utility.

In select US markets, PV solar projects generate lucrative financial returns – between 10-20% IRR, with a low risk profile. It is our business to know these markets, and help NAI clients capture the benefits.

What renewable energy technologies apply to commercial buildings?

• PV solar (electric)
• Solar thermal (hot water)
• Small wind
• Geothermal

Is my building right for solar, or other renewable energy?

Numerous factors influence feasibility, including:

• Federal, state, and utility incentives
• Local utility prices and legislation
• Geographic location
• Building construction
• Roof replacement timeline
• Shading

Contact NAI Global to perform a thorough assessment for your properties.

What geographic markets are best for solar?

Solar is a fast-changing landscape, driven heavily by financial incentives. At the time of writing, the following markets offer the highest returns:

• California
• Colorado
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• New Jersey
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania

Numerous other geographic locations that may offer strong incentives for renewables are included but not limited to: Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and others. For the most current outlook on your market, contact NAI GreenPoint.

How can we overcome the high upfront cost for renewables?

Costs for renewable energy are falling and there are a variety of financing vehicles available to help. Our renewable funding experts can help you navigate the complex landscape and demonstrate the best options to meet your objectives.

Energy Efficiency saves energy by altering behavior, timing, and technology. Most buildings offer opportunities for low- or no-cost improvements to reduce costs. Beyond quick wins, there are currently an unprecedented number of government and utility incentives to pursue building retrofits – including lighting, HVAC, building envelope, and renewable energy.

NAI Global helps property owners and users identify and execute sustainability projects that improve cash flow, capture incentives, and reduce long-term risks.

What’s the typical savings associated with energy efficiency?

While every building is different, typical savings are 20-30%.

We view energy efficiency as a real estate play. For example, an office building in the United States averages $2.00 +/- per square foot (PSF) on utilities. Saving 25% would increase net operating income by $0.50 PSF, and increase building value by $6.25 PSF at an 8% cap rate.

What are the biggest opportunities for energy efficiency?

Energy efficiency initiatives are categorized as follows:

• Behavioral
  • Awareness, policies and procedures
  • Building controls / energy management systems
• Mechanical
  • HVAC, motors, and drives
  • Lighting
  • Building envelope
  • Indoor air quality

What’s the process to energy efficiency retrofit projects?

While every project is different, the basic steps are as follows:

• Initial Assessment
• Audit
• Solution Design
• Competitive Bid
• Project Management
• Incentives Acquisition
• Monitoring & Verification

We help clients navigate projects on an as-needed basis, working collaboratively with their existing staff.

An audit is a study of how a building uses energy that provides the foundation for green building initiatives by performing cost-benefit analysis. The purpose of an energy audit is to uncover opportunities to reduce cost, increase NOI, and raise building value.

What is an Energy Audit?

• Physical review of a building’s energy usage
• Identifies inefficient or non-operative equipment and processes
• Recommends initiatives that reduce overall energy usage and cost

Why get an Audit?

To reduce energy costs, the building owner must:

• Know how existing equipment and processes are impacting energy costs
• Know which changes will most effectively increase cash flow and savings

How do Audits Work?

• Energy auditing is a discipline that combines building science with financial analysis
• Similar to environmental or cost segregation studies, audits are performed by specialists
• Audits culminate into actionable recommendations for improvement

Do Audits Pay Off?

• Audit pricing typically ranges from $0.02 – $0.10 PSF, depending on building size and complexity
• Typically enough “low-hanging fruit” to payback the audit cost within a matter of months
• Pre-Audit Assessment is an ideal way to determine whether it makes sense to conduct a full audit