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A framework for adopting green leasing in developing countries: the case of Sri Lanka

Nayani Hettige (Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka)
B.A.K.S. Perera (Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka)
Harshini Mallawaarachchi (Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka)

Built Environment Project and Asset Management

ISSN: 2044-124X

Article publication date: 14 September 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to identify the enablers and barriers to the adoption of green leasing in Sri Lanka and propose probable solutions.

Design/methodology/approach

As an in-depth investigation was required, the case study method with a qualitative approach was selected as the research methodology. A documentary review and semi-structured interviews on three selected green buildings were conducted to study their leasing processes. QSR NVivo statistical analysis software was used for the content analysis.

Findings

Enablers and barriers to the adoption of green leasing under different categories such as those related to processes, institutions and government and also to legal, economic and social factors were determined along with probable solutions identified through a comprehensive framework that was developed.

Practical implications

The findings can be used as a basis to evaluate the current leasing processes that have adopted this emerging and important approach toward the sustainable operation and management of green buildings.

Originality/value

The little attention paid to this latest concept makes it important to evaluate the adoptability of green leasing in developing countries. Hence, the determination of key enablers, barriers and solutions was the focal point of this research.

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Citation

Hettige, N., Perera, B.A.K.S. and Mallawaarachchi, H. (2017), "A framework for adopting green leasing in developing countries: the case of Sri Lanka", Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Vol. 7 No. 4, pp. 377-387. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-11-2016-0059

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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