Measurabl, the world’s most widely adopted sustainability data management platform for real estate, has released its inaugural Measurabl Intelligence report, the first edition in an ongoing series. This first-of-its-kind longitudinal analysis–developed by Measurabl’s data science team–offers a new level of visibility into industry progress and sustainability performance across the U.S.
Within a market flooded with disparate standards and proxy metrics, energy use intensity and carbon emissions intensity stand out as accessible, measurable indicators of building performance. While COVID-19 caused temporary fluctuations in energy use, the data reflects a sustained downward trend in both energy use and carbon emissions intensity, signaling significant structural shifts in the U.S. real estate sector.
State-level energy reductions range from 14% to 34%, with Illinois, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. leading the way, highlighting the growing impact of grid decarbonization and renewable energy adoption. Offices and industrial warehouses are aligned with net-zero trajectories, while retail, hospitality, and healthcare sectors lag behind. Carbon emissions reductions outpaced the corresponding energy efficiency gains, with industry-wide decreases ranging from 14% to 29%.
While some types are making significant strides, others are falling behind, underscoring the urgency of accelerated action to meet long-term decarbonization goals. The report also underscores how energy and carbon management have become key drivers of risk and reward in real estate, directly linking sustainability efforts to efficiency, cost savings, and asset value, regardless of evolving macroenvironmental or political factors.
“Data allows us to draw the straightest possible line to sustainable real estate,” said Matt Ellis, CEO and Co-Founder of Measurabl. “This series leverages Measurabl’s unique, global dataset to confirm the trends shaping our industry, allowing us to see the direction and pace of travel so everyone in real estate can connect the dots on how to improve profitability and sustainability.”
For BXP, investments in real-time energy monitoring, pulse metering, and Measurabl’s platform have transformed how the company tracks performance, reduces emissions, and ensures compliance. Across 107 sites, 308 commodity meters provide interval data that enables precise control over operations.
“Sustainability is a defining characteristic of our premier workplaces. Management of energy in real-time reveals patterns and actionable savings opportunities,” said Ben Myers, SVP, Sustainability at BXP. “Resource conservation, which increasingly matters to our clients and community stakeholders, when executed thoughtfully is good for the bottom line and helps to protect asset value over the long term.”
“This report is more than an industry snapshot–it’s a call to action,” said Sara Anzinger, SVP of Data Strategy and ESGx at Measurabl.”
