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Current Trends in Sustainability The Tower Companies

Current Trends in Sustainability The Tower Companies. Eugenia Gregorio Director of Corporate Responsibility June 4, 2014. Company Overview. Family-Owned, Privately-Held Real Estate Development Firm Local – Washington DC Metropolitan Area 100+ Employees w/ HQ in Rockville

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Current Trends in Sustainability The Tower Companies

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  1. Current Trends in SustainabilityThe Tower Companies

    Eugenia Gregorio Director of Corporate Responsibility June 4, 2014
  2. Company Overview Family-Owned, Privately-Held Real Estate Development Firm Local – Washington DC Metropolitan Area 100+ Employees w/ HQ in Rockville Develops, Owns & Manages Properties Over 5 million SF office buildings, 1,400 residential campus, retail shopping centers Leader in Green Building Industry
  3. Company Vision Our vision is a world where buildings inspire and are instrumental in the success of their occupants, and where people seek out and prefer those buildings that create positive social change by helping to sustain the environment; better their health and well-being; and connect them to thriving communities.
  4. Building Portfolio
  5. Sustainability Leadership U.S. Buildings account for 40% of energy usage and GHG emissions. “Green” entered the corporate vocabulary 15 years ago. Use LEED EBOM & Energy Star as major tools for building operations Triple Bottom Line Approach
  6. Tower Green Building Initiatives LEED Certifications 90% of Portfolio 4 out of 13 projects certified are LEED Platinum Use of Different Rating Systems EPA Energy Star Certifications 70% of Portfolio Tower Recognized as an “Energy Star Leader” Average Portfolio Rating = 82
  7. Tower Sustainability Initiatives 20% of Tower Employees are a LEED APs or Green Associates GHG Inventory Reporting Offset 100% with Renewable Energy Credits & Carbon Credits Electric Vehicle Car Charging Stations Client Engagement Real Time Energy Management: 14% Reduction in 2 years Green Lease for Renovation Projects (Tenants/Common) (Green Lease Leaders Award) Assist Clients with LEED
  8. 2014-15 Focus Areas Energy Management Rebates and Incentives Renewable Energy Projects Water Management Client Engagement& Green Teams CSR Annual Reporting
  9. What’s in the Future? Continue to find Innovative Technologies Staff Education and Training is on-going Sustainability education & support for occupants Outreach, communications and reporting
  10. Thank you! Eugenia GregorioThe Tower CompaniesDirector of Corporate Responsibility2000 Tower Oaks Blvd. 9th FloorRockville MD 20852Eugenia.Gregorio@towercompanies.com301.692.1463
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