Did you know our Chicago HQ – the iconic Willis Tower – reduced energy use by more than 13% since 2022 and is the largest building in the U.S. to be LEED Platinum certified? Check out more impressive achievements in the recently published Sustainability and Social Impact report by our partner, EQ Office #ClimateWeek #Sustainability
Since 2022, Willis Tower has reduced its energy consumption by over 13% through energy efficiency upgrades like LED lighting, advanced automation, new cooling systems, and modernized elevators, which we feature in our latest SSI Report. Willis Tower also remains the largest U.S. building to earn a LEED Platinum certification, reflecting its commitment to numerous environmental initiatives: ?? Recycling & Composting: Achieved a 41.4% landfill diversion rate and recycled 1.9 metric tons of electronics through comprehensive recycling programs and a building-wide compost initiative. ?? Renewable Energy: Committed to multi-year procurement of renewable energy credits. ?? Water Conservation: Saving over 11 million gallons annually with low-flow fixtures. ?? Biodiversity Support: Installed a “Bird Box” to identify bird species within the Chicago wilderness region and support biodiversity awareness. Thanks to these efforts, Willis Tower has reduced operating costs and earned the ComEd 2023 Energy Excellence Award! ??? Read more about Willis Tower’s initiatives in our latest SSI Report: https://lnkd.in/eEeDvQ3 #EQOffice #WillisTower