"Change, fundamental change, is our best hope on a planet suddenly and violently out of balance"
- Bill McKibben
Responsible Real Estate Development
Buildings account for almost 40% of global carbon emissions (UNEP.) Global building stock will double by 2060 (UNEP.)
As a society, we need to build and operate our buildings more responsibly. Working closely with developers building or renovating buildings or building owners/managers making operational changes, Agatewood Consulting can help your company to minimize its negative effects on the environment. The company also specializes in working with municipalities to develop renewable energy at scale.
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Green Business Practices and Organizational Sustainability
From writing an initial sustainability statement to developing an ongoing sustainability strategy, Agatewood professionals have been involved in all aspects of assisting various organizations address sustainability. We have worked with large corporations, small non-profits and educational institutions to help them assess and plan their organization’s direction.
And from those experiences, we have learned there is no formula for how to address sustainability. Each institution is unique and its needs will vary. Agatewood can help your organization assess the current situation, create a plan on how to get to where you want to be and then help to implement that plan.
And from those experiences, we have learned there is no formula for how to address sustainability. Each institution is unique and its needs will vary. Agatewood can help your organization assess the current situation, create a plan on how to get to where you want to be and then help to implement that plan.
Building Certifications
Agatewood professionals have certified over 2 million square feet of LEED project space. Those projects range from small tenant improvement projects certified under the LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) program to large high rise projects certified under the LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) program and existing building under the LEED for Existing Building (LEED-EBOM) program. Agatewood projects have achieved every level of certification from “Certified” to “Platinum”.
Agatewood also has experience with Green Globes and the WELL Building standard. This wide array of experiences working with projects gives Agatewood professionals a unique ability to draw upon various building scenarios to develop a plan to have your project certified.
Agatewood also has experience with Green Globes and the WELL Building standard. This wide array of experiences working with projects gives Agatewood professionals a unique ability to draw upon various building scenarios to develop a plan to have your project certified.
Other Projects Areas
- Procurement guidelines
- Employee satisfaction/productivity strategies
- Training & education programs
- Marketing & communications support
- Energy usage analysis & recommendations
- Energy star reporting
- Design review
- Sustainability/corporate responsibility reporting
- Strategic planning & assessments for CSR reporting
- Cost-benefit analysis for sustainability projects
Municipal Solar
Agatewood professionals have worked on all aspects of municipal solar developments. Their experience is with working to develop new solar arrays on municipal land which can offset municipal energy use.
