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Leading to a Carbon Free Future – Boston University
Case Study Background Boston University first adopted a climate action plan in 2017, setting a visionary goal of reaching net-zero emissions for its operations by 2040, a decade sooner than the Commonwealth as a whole. As the owner of 15.6 million square feet of buildings in the city, BU has been working to reduce those
Making the Right Investments – Equity Residential
Background Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) is one of the largest publicly traded owners and operators of high-quality rental apartment properties in the U.S., with a nationwide portfolio of more than 300 properties and more than 86,000 apartment units. Their presence is concentrated in urban and high-density suburban locations in and around dynamic cities and knowledge
Commitment to Sustainability, as well as Profitability – Beacon Capital Partners
Case Study Background Beacon Capital Partners is a tenant-focused private real estate investment firm with a 75-year legacy of successful real estate development and management. Beacon invests in high-quality office and life science properties in core urban markets. Today, Beacon Capital owns 93 buildings and properties in Boston and other major U.S. cities. Some of
GRC Profile in Climate Action, A Case Study on Sustainability and Reduction of Energy Consumption at 200 Clarendon
A member of the Boston Green Ribbon Commission’s Commercial Real Estate Working Group, Boston Properties has a strong commitment to responsible management of energy, water, and greenhouse gas emissions. The company has exceeded 2020 targets by reducing energy use intensity by 23 percent, water use intensity by 26 percent and greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 38
GRC Profile in Climate Action, Making the Green Grade in Higher Ed
The GRC’s most recent case study is on Harvard University and their amazing achievements in meeting their campus-wide greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) targets. Harvard chairs the GRC’s Higher Education Working Group which convenes a group of Greater Boston’s leading academic institutions to address carbon reduction challenges facing universities, from reducing energy in labs, to sharing best practices in innovation.
GRC Profile in Climate Action, A Case Study on Commercial Real Estate
A member of the Boston Green Ribbon Commission’s Commercial Real Estate Working Group, AvalonBay Communities manages over 280 multi-family properties throughout the country, and is committed to building sustainable communities that minimize their carbon footprint. AvalonBay had made energy efficiency investments in its portfolio for many years, with good results. But it wasn’t until the
GRC Profile in Climate Action, A Case Study on Clean, Green Health
GRC HCWG hospitals lead their sector nationwide in public policy engagement and climate preparedness and reached more than 27 percent greenhouse gas reductions in 2017, exceeding the City’s and Commonwealth’s goal of 25 percent by 2020. This case study looks at the amazing impact the healthcare sector has on resiliency measures in Boston.