Company Recognized for Effectively Leveraging Leases to Save Energy
NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Government Properties Income Trust (NYSE: GOV) today announced that it
has been recognized by the Institute
for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S.
Department of Energy's (DOE) Better Buildings Alliance as an
inaugural "Green Lease Leader". This distinction is awarded to a select
number of companies that are effectively using leases as a tool to save
energy in commercial buildings. For more information about this program,
please see IMT's
press release dated May 6, 2014 announcing GOV's selection.
GOV President and Chief Operating Officer David Blackman made the
following statement:
"At GOV, our views of and approach to energy efficiency, green
building and other sustainability initiatives are uniquely aligned with
those of our tenants, which primarily are federal and state government
agencies. We are pleased that our commitment and approach to
sustainability has been recognized by the IMT and DOE, and we will
continue to expand our efforts in this area."
Cliff Majersik, Executive Director for IMT, said:
"IMT aims to strengthen market recognition of the links between
buildings' energy efficiency and their financial value—as well as their
environmental impact. Government Properties Income Trust is a prime
example of a company that not only recognizes these important links, but
is already effectively working in concert with its tenants to enhance
energy efficiency and sustainability at its properties throughout the
United States. On behalf of IMT and the Better Buildings Alliance, we
congratulate GOV and our other inaugural Green Lease Leaders."
Government Properties Income Trust is a real estate investment trust, or
REIT, which owns properties leased primarily to the U.S. Government and
state governments located throughout the United States. GOV is
headquartered in Newton, MA.
WARNING CONCERNING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS STATEMENTS THAT CONSTITUTE FORWARD LOOKING
STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION
REFORM ACT OF 1995 AND OTHER SECURITIES LAWS. ALSO, WHENEVER GOV USES
WORDS SUCH AS "BELIEVE", "EXPECT", "ANTICIPATE", "INTEND", "PLAN",
"ESTIMATE", OR SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS, GOV IS MAKING FORWARD LOOKING
STATEMENTS. THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED UPON GOV'S
PRESENT INTENT, BELIEFS OR EXPECTATIONS, BUT FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO OCCUR AND MAY NOT OCCUR. GOV'S ACTUAL RESULTS
MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN OR IMPLIED BY THESE
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF VARIOUS FACTORS. FOR EXAMPLE,
THIS PRESS RELEASE STATES THAT GOV WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND ITS
SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS. HOWEVER, GOV MAY BE UNABLE TO EXPAND THESE
EFFORTS IN THE FUTURE.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN GOV'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION, INCLUDING UNDER "RISK FACTORS" IN GOV'S PERIODIC
REPORTS, OR INCORPORATED THEREIN, IDENTIFIES OTHER IMPORTANT FACTORS
THAT COULD CAUSE GOV'S ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE IN
ITS FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. GOV'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV.
YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE UPON GOV'S FORWARD LOOKING
STATEMENTS.
EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, GOV DOES NOT INTEND TO UPDATE OR CHANGE ANY
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF NEW INFORMATION, FUTURE EVENTS
OR OTHERWISE.
A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust with transferable shares of
beneficial interest listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
No
shareholder, Trustee or officer is personally liable for any act or
obligation of the Trust.
Government Properties Income Trust
Jason Fredette, 617-219-1410
Director,
Investor Relations
www.govreit.com
Source: Government Properties Income Trust
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