--- title: Welcoming RE Tech Advisors as IREM’s first CSP Sustainability Advisor description: RE Tech Advisors becomes IREM's first Sustainability Advisor for the CSP program, enhancing support for sustainable real estate operations and certification. image: https://blog.irem.org/hubfs/re-tech-blog.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.irem.org/welcoming-re-tech-advisors-as-irems-first-csp-sustainability-advisor#main-content) ![IREM logo](https://blog.irem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Primary%20IREM%20Logo.png?width=2251&height=676&name=Primary%20IREM%20Logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [irem.org](http://www.irem.org) [irem.org](http://www.irem.org) [All posts](https://blog.irem.org/all) April 22, 2026 # Welcoming RE Tech Advisors as IREM’s first CSP Sustainability Advisor ![Picture of IREM](https://blog.irem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.irem.orgimagesIREMfBLogo2019-3.jpg?width=50&name=www.irem.orgimagesIREMfBLogo2019-3.jpg) By  [IREM](https://blog.irem.org/author/irem)  ·  2 minute read Share [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.irem.org/welcoming-re-tech-advisors-as-irems-first-csp-sustainability-advisor) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.irem.org/welcoming-re-tech-advisors-as-irems-first-csp-sustainability-advisor) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://blog.irem.org/welcoming-re-tech-advisors-as-irems-first-csp-sustainability-advisor) We’re excited to share a milestone for sustainable real estate operations: RE Tech ![RE Tech_Legence_Logo-Transparent](https://blog.irem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/RE%20Tech_Legence_Logo-Transparent.png?width=359&height=309&name=RE%20Tech_Legence_Logo-Transparent.png) Advisors is now the very first Sustainability Advisor for IREM’s Certified Sustainable Property (CSP) program. Property managers and consultants working to turn sustainability goals into day-to-day building performance improvements know the challenge: Progress has to be practical, measurable, and repeatable. That’s exactly where the Sustainability Advisor partnership comes in, connecting property owners and managers pursuing CSP certification with expert support and resources that help streamline the application process and strengthen outcomes. “The IREM CSP program was created to move sustainability in real estate operations from aspirational to actionable,” says 2026 IREM President Mindy Gronbeck, CPM®, CCIM. “Recognizing RE Tech Advisors as our first Sustainability Advisor reflects the ideals of the CSP and Sustainability Advisors programs: Practical expertise, measurable results, and a shared commitment to helping property professionals improve building performance through credible, recognized sustainability standards.” “RE Tech is honored to be the first Sustainability Advisor for IREM’s CSP program,” said Lauren Baldwin, Director, Sustainability Reporting and Communications at RE Tech Advisors. “We have supported hundreds of property managers in pursuing CSP certification and applying consistent, credible sustainability standards to their properties. The CSP program reinforces practical and effective approaches to improving building performance and long-term value.”  ### What it means to be a CSP Sustainability Advisor IREM’s Sustainability Advisors program is a premium partnership for sustainability and green building certification consultants who support clients pursuing CSP certification. With growing momentum behind the CSP program, Sustainability Advisors help make it easier to submit strong, complete applications, and connect real estate managers with reliable guidance from experienced practitioners. ### Who the Sustainability Advisors program is for Organizations that provide sustainability expertise to income-producing real estate, including: - Sustainability consultants - Green building certification specialists - Energy and environmental consultants - Other service providers who perform sustainability functions - Expedited CSP application reviews (10 business days) to help clients get results faster - Automatic enrollment in the CSP Volume Program for simpler administration and potential cost savings - An automatic 30-day CSP application deadline extension beyond the annual November 1 priority-review deadline - Sales and application materials to support client conversations and high-quality submissions - Recognition on the IREM website as a trusted Sustainability Advisor - Use of the Sustainability Advisors logo to highlight expertise serving income-producing real estate - Thought leadership opportunities, including one featured article, blog post, or case study published by IREM each year ### What Sustainability Advisors receive - Expedited CSP application reviews (10 business days) to help clients get results faster - Automatic enrollment in the CSP Volume Program for simpler administration and potential cost savings - An automatic 30-day CSP application deadline extension beyond the annual November 1 priority-review deadline - Sales and application materials to support client conversations and high-quality submissions - Recognition on the IREM website as a trusted Sustainability Advisor - Use of the Sustainability Advisors logo to highlight expertise serving income-producing real estate - Thought leadership opportunities, including one featured article, blog post, or case study published by IREM each year ### About CSP CSP certification recognizes sustainability and ESG-aligned practices in the operation and management of income-producing real estate. 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