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Principal Global Investors

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Green Investing: Principal Real Estate Investors quickly embraced the movement towards green buildings for properties we invest in on behalf of our clients. Green buildings have less impact on the natural environment and offer economic benefits that save our clients money in the long term. We define and measure green features using the U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™. Currently, we have seven LEED Accredited Professionals on staff, as well as a green task force that focuses on building and operating practices that are environmentally sustainable. Several of our properties currently under construction are in the process of obtaining LEED certification. We also have more than 40 existing properties that are under consideration for LEED-EB (Existing Building) certification. Overall, we believe the commercial real estate market is transitioning towards green buildings and believe the pace of this transition will accelerate as more people within the industry learn about the benefits associated with going green.

• Environmental Protection
• Green Building and Maintenance