Sustainability in the Workplace: Our Holistic Approach
Irvine Company Office
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From energy efficiency to healthy workplace design to open space conservation, sustainability has been our guiding value for decades. It is a commitment we make to ourselves, our customers, communities, and environment. But it doesn’t just happen. It takes endless dedication and large-scale planning. Through a holistic approach, we invest heavily in solutions and building systems that focus on four major pillars: sustaining people, sustaining businesses, sustaining the environment, and sustaining the community.?
Workplace Wellness
Innovative building systems and pristine workspaces have always been part of our DNA. Prioritizing wellness in the workplace requires a proactive approach so that people can come to work with confidence. In recent years, we have further enhanced our already industry-leading systems. With cutting-edge filtration and ventilation systems for superior indoor air quality, we are committed to wellness on a larger scale. Additionally, our effective cleaning protocols to reduce illness and maximize productivity directly impact the health and wellness of our customers and their employees. In fact, Irvine Company is the first in the nation to have its workplace communities designed as Verified Healthy Buildings for more than 38.5 million square feet of office space across 218 buildings.?
Economic Value
Energy efficiency, water conservation, and green building design are not just good for people and the environment —they also result in real cost savings. And that is something we’re committed to passing on to our customers. Our smart irrigation controls save more than 105 million gallons of water annually across our portfolio, resulting in $360,000 in cost savings. HVAC optimization saves $13.5 million annually. Our urban forests, consisting of 53,000 trees, save $1.4 million each year. Additionally, we are the number one owner in the United States by number of Energy Star-certified buildings. These measures put us in a unique position to redefine what’s possible for energy conservation.
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Ecological & Environmental Benefit
Our dedicated specialists carefully manage the environmental impact of each workday through comprehensive conservation efforts, significantly reducing energy and water usage to protect our environment. With first-to-market innovations like Sunwave Solutions, the Hybrid Electric Collection and cutting-edge energy management systems (EMS), we’ve dramatically reduced daily energy use while increasing customer comfort. From upgraded HVAC systems to high efficiency LED lighting, green landscaping, smart irrigation systems, advanced recycling, and waste management services, these sustainability measures are integral to daily operations. Pioneered with innovative technology, these efforts exist for the benefit of our communities and environment.?
Community Benefit
What began in 1897 with 304 acres donated to Orange County for Irvine Regional Park has expanded into a larger effort to create dynamic ecosystems that benefit the broader community. From open space preservation and community commitment to giving back through education and environmental protection, we strive to make sure every workplace has a connection to nature. Our most significant effort is the preservation of 57,500 acres of open space, which stands as a promise to future generations that sustainability will always be our core principle. Every resident is given access to this open space with pristine parks, trails, nature preserves, and beaches.?
Sustainability drives us to create and care for our vibrant communities. As long-term business owners of our workplace communities, we feel the responsibility to boldly embrace continuous innovation to create a better future. Together we can build a more sustainable world for generations to come.