Property Managers 
Do you want to save money, please your tenants, and gain a competitive advantage over others in your industry?
Join us in taking the Green Office Challenge.
Property managers with commercial buildings in Chicago’s central business district are invited to take part in the Green Office Challenge. The City of Chicago will facilitate the achievement of property manager goals by providing training and resources for reducing energy consumption, waste generation, and water use, as well as tenant engagement.
How it works
Property Managers that participate in the Green Office Challenge will demonstrate achievements in four primary areas: energy, waste, water, and tenant engagement. You'll receive recognition for your achievements of base goals that are set up for those that are just getting started. We have also established stretch goals for those who want to go beyond the basics and really go for the green.
challenge Goals
| Base Goals |
Stretch Goals | |
| Energy Use Reduction (Electric and Natural Gas)* | 10% |
30% |
| Waste Reduction | 30% |
50% |
| Water Use Reduction | 10% |
20% |
| Tenant Engagement | 25% |
50% |
* Properties that have earned an ENERGY STAR rating of 75 or higher automatically achieve the energy use reduction stretch goal.
Take the Challenge today!
PARTICIPANT MILESTONES
The Green Office Challenge guides participants through several key milestones in order to achieve the goals above. Participants are asked to show progress against these milestones by the following dates:
Assess performance
Set goals
Create a plan
Implement plan
Evaluate results
Recognize accomplishments