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the evolving regulatory landscape and how our operations
may be impacted in the future.
To deploy innovative energy efficient technologies, we
pilot specific solutions, prove the concept, then reinvest
the utility savings to expand adoption across our portfolio.
In 2024, we continued to invest in energy efficiency
projects across our portfolio including LED lighting
retrofits, building management system (BMS) upgrades
and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
system upgrades.
In 2024, we achieved ENERGY STAR certifications for almost
two-thirds of our portfolio square footage, which was
accomplished in part through a concerted effort in recent
years to expand energy data coverage for customers with
triple-net leases. Additionally, we have achieved LEED
certification for all new, wholly-owned development
projects since 2013 to ensure high-performing,
energy efficient systems are in place and commissioned
pre-occupancy.
Demonstrating our ongoing commitment to
decarbonization, we expanded our portfolio-wide energy
and GHG emissions reduction goals in 2024 to target
35% energy intensity and 50% GHG emissions intensity
reductions by 2030 from a 2016 baseline. As part of
expanding our portfolio-wide energy and GHG goals, we reestablished our 2016 baseline to include properties owned
in 2016 that were still owned in 2024.
We continuously assess the financial impact of achieving
carbon neutrality across our portfolio through evaluating
green power supply options in the markets where we
operate, and nationally. Additionally, we aligned with the
IPCC best practices for reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions to
advance our transition to a lower-carbon future.
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