The ESG Premium: Sustainability Still Moves Lease Rates

March 9, 2026

If you thought ecology-minded commitments were dead or dying, think again. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks still influence financing margins, investor appetite, and even lease covenants.

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