TurnLeaf works with organizations at varying stages of their sustainability journey – from those launching foundational initiatives to those with established programs seeking to strengthen their performance and credibility.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, our work is shaped by deep, industry-specific expertise and cross-sector collaboration. Long-standing experience in commercial real estate informs our work with governments, utilities, and industry associations, while insights from public and institutional clients strengthen the guidance we provide back to the market.

Our approach is tailored to each client’s governance structure, operating context, and the unique business objectives and constraints that drive their decision-making.

Who We Guide

 

Commercial Real Estate Owners, Managers & Developers

TurnLeaf works with CRE organizations across a range of asset classes and portfolio sizes to integrate ESG, energy efficiency, and operational performance into their core business and asset management decisions. Our role is to provide structured, practical guidance that helps owners and operators align sustainability objectives with portfolio performance, risk management, and long-term value creation.

How We Guide

  • We help organizations interpret frameworks such as GRI, GHG Protocol, and GRESB in ways that are actionable, credible, and tailored to their assets, governance structures, and business priorities.

  • We design and administer tenant surveys to identify service gaps, understand occupant expectations, and strengthen the evidence base for capital planning, leasing strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

  • We develop clear, scalable standard operating procedures—from maintenance and procurement to communications and risk management—supporting consistent performance across portfolios.

  • We project-manage BOMA BEST certification to support GRESB performance, market positioning, and tenant attraction, helping clients use certification outcomes to inform broader ESG and asset strategies.

  • We shape award narratives and manage submissions to articulate performance, innovation, and leadership in a way that resonates with industry peers and stakeholders

Government & Utilities

TurnLeaf works with governments and utilities to understand market conditions, identify systemic barriers, and design practical approaches to improving energy and emissions performance in the commercial buildings sector. We help bridge the gap between policy intent and industry realities.

How We Guide

  • We conduct industry-informed analysis to identify structural barriers, emerging trends, and opportunities within the commercial buildings sector, supporting evidence-based policy and program development.

  • We translate research and sector insights into practical policy and program frameworks that reflect regulatory objectives, operational constraints, and market readiness.

  • We facilitate collaboration between governments, utilities, and industry stakeholders to ensure initiatives are aligned, technically credible, and implementable at scale.

  • We support the rollout of sector initiatives through stakeholder engagement, technical guidance development, and implementation planning.

Not for Profit

TurnLeaf has a long history of working with industry associations and not-for-profit organizations to build sector knowledge, advance evidence-based advocacy, and turn technical and policy developments into practical guidance for members.

How We Guide

  • We conduct deep sector research to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within commercial real estate, providing associations with robust evidence to inform priorities and advocacy.

  • We identify and pursue government funding opportunities, lead RFP development, and successfully secure funding to design sector-led energy and sustainability programs that reflect members’ and industry’s priorities and operational realities.

  • We develop technical white papers, sector studies, and policy briefs to support government engagement and industry advocacy efforts, helping associations articulate credible, data-driven positions.

  • We provide ongoing technical and strategic input to help associations interpret regulatory change, emerging standards, and market developments for their members.

  • We have a long-standing relationship with BOMA BC, supporting the development of funded programs, research initiatives, and industry resources for the commercial real estate sector.

Retail & Hospitality Organizations

TurnLeaf works with retail and hospitality organizations to integrate energy performance, ESG considerations, and operational sustainability into guest experience, asset management, and brand strategy. Drawing on deep experience in commercial real estate, we help hotels, resorts, and retail operators apply proven building-performance and stakeholder-engagement approaches in ways that reflect the unique dynamics of guest, customer, and occupant environments.

How We Guide

  • We help organizations identify opportunities to improve energy and environmental performance across hotels, retail spaces, and mixed-use assets while maintaining comfort, service quality, and brand standards.

  • We design surveys and engagement tools to understand guest, customer, and tenant expectations, helping organizations align sustainability initiatives with experience, loyalty, and operational priorities.

  • We support the development of sustainability and energy strategies tailored to hospitality and retail portfolios, balancing capital planning, operational constraints, and brand objectives.