Operating sustainably can bring significant rewards—whether in terms of decreased energy costs, waste reductions, or increased goodwill in the marketplace. Further, government regulations around the world, and increasingly in the U.S., are putting pressure on businesses to operate sustainably. Within this context, Louise Adamson, Maria Cull and Charlotte Mitchell, of K&L Gates LLP, look at legal issues surrounding green building, including green leases and sustainable development. Further, our presenters discuss lessons learned from the myriad of international environmental regulations—from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive to Kyoto to the Equator Principles—that are considered models for change in the U.S. and could have an impact on your client’s business in the future.