Environment
As a company driven by value creation, we strive to advance our building performance and resilience through efficient measures. Our environmental responsibility efforts drive value for all of our stakeholders by identifying projects that mitigate environmental impacts, enhance property resiliency, deliver return on investment, and reduce operating costs.
Achievements
ENERGY STAR
Earned the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award in 2017 and 2022 for leading energy management practices and energy efficiency.
122 ENERGY STAR Certifications.* ENERGY STAR certified buildings meet strict energy performance standards.
LEED-Certified Properties
5.3 Million Square Feet of LEED-Certified Properties.* LEED certifications are awarded to high performing green buildings.
We target LEED Gold for Life Science developments.
GHG Emissions Reduction
38.7% GHG emissions reduction since 2011. As of the end of 2021, 118,482 CO2e metric tonnes in GHG emissions reduction against a 2011 baseline.*
That’s the equivalent of removing 24,970 cars from the road.
Landfill Waste Disposal Reduction
6.1% landfill waste disposal reduction since 2011. As of the end of 2021, 641 metric tonnes in landfill waste reduction against a 2011 baseline.*
That’s the weight of 235 elephants.
Energy Consumption Reduction
16.5% energy consumption reduction since 2011. As of the end of 2021, 137,572 megawatt hours in energy usage savings against a 2011 baseline.*
That’s enough energy to power over 90 medical office buildings for one year.
Water Consumption Reduction
11% water consumption reduction since 2011. As of the end of 2021, 134 million gallons of water saved against a 2011 baseline.*
That’s the equivalent of 1,018 million water bottles.
* Information as of December 31, 2021.