Green Building Council.īREEAM is a sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure and buildings. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building certification system administered by the U.S. To find out more about our sustainability efforts view our 2020 Impact Report. Third-party sustainability certifications are a prime example of a best-in-class standard being put to use at Bloomberg that makes sense for business and the community. A practice that many employees incorporate into their personal lives,” says Dave.
“Our office spaces are designed to help reduce our consumption of materials, encouraging employees to recycle and compost waste. On top of that, we as employees can make a difference in our communities. We also diverted 86% of total construction waste away from landfills. Our lighting power has been reduced by 25%, saving an estimated 12 million kWh to date - the equivalent of the annual electricity use of 1,545 homes.
We are pleased to add one more to this list, with our newest New York City office space at 919 Third Ave receiving LEED Gold for Commercial Interiors for floors 1-4, 10, and 14-18.īuildings with LEED or BREEAM certifications have been designed and constructed to reduce energy and water usage, promote better indoor air quality and reduce the environmental impact of construction materials and waste.īloomberg pantry in the 919 Third Ave New York office, our most recent LEED Gold certified building. Every decision we make around our building design takes into consideration operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.Īs of year-end 2020, Bloomberg had 35 active office spaces that are environmentally certified: 15 of our spaces have achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum (the highest rating), another 19 have achieved LEED Gold (the second highest rating), and 1 received a BREEAM rating of “Outstanding,” the system’s highest rating. Michael Barry, Head of Sustainable Business Operations at Bloomberg, explains how and why we create workspaces that energize employees, promote innovation and are also eco-friendly.ĭesign is a core component of our culture, and so is sustainability.
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