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Green Ribbon Commission announces Dr. Lindsey Butler as Executive Director
August 7, 2025 (Boston, Mass.) – The Boston Green Ribbon Commission announced today the appointment of Dr. Lindsey Butler as its new Executive Director. Lindsey brings deep environmental knowledge, experience working in both the public and private sectors, and a passion for communicating the urgency of our climate issues. The Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) is
A Combined Building Portfolio – AvalonBay
Case Study Background AvalonBay Communities is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns approximately 90,000 rental apartments around the United States, including about 10,000 in Boston and nearby suburbs. These include four buildings around the Prudential Center (AVA Back Bay, Avalon Exeter, and Avalon at Prudential Center I & II) as well as
Science-based Carbon Targets – Equity Residential
Background Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) is one of the largest publicly traded owners and operators of high-quality rental apartment properties in the U.S., with a nationwide portfolio of more than 300 properties and more than 86,000 apartment units. Their presence is concentrated in urban and high-density suburban locations in and around dynamic cities and knowledge
GRC Overview
Learn more about the Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) and how it accelerates Boston’s progress toward a climate safe, carbon free, equitable future.
Commitment to Sustainability, as well as Profitability – Beacon Capital Partners
Case Study Background Beacon Capital Partners is a tenant-focused private real estate investment firm with a 75-year legacy of successful real estate development and management. Beacon invests in high-quality office and life science properties in core urban markets. Today, Beacon Capital owns 93 buildings and properties in Boston and other major U.S. cities. Some of
“Retrocommissioning” – BXP
Case Study Background Major real estate developer and owner, BXP, owns and operates more than 10 million square feet of Class A office space in Greater Boston. Some of BXP’s best-known City properties include 200 Clarendon (formerly John Hancock Tower), the Prudential Tower and several neighboring buildings, including 101 and 111 Huntington Avenue and 888