REAL ESTATE AS A FOUNDATION FOR CHANGE

The Tower team is concerned on a global scale with the impact of our actions and business on the health of our planet and people. We think holistically and are part of a larger conversation and commitment to sustainability in every sense of the word. Our approach recognizes our innate need for connection and community. We’re a resource at the ready for our employees, clients, suppliers, and industry colleagues seeking to live and work more sustainably. Simply put: our business is our philanthropy. We view our mission and bottom line as one and the same.

VIEW OUR INAUGURAL CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT – PUBLISHED APRIL 2019

 

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Kilowatt hours of solar produced onsite at our properties every year. That’s equal to saving over 380,000 lbs. of coal from being burned for electricity, every single year.

Data through September 30, 2023

Our Commitment to Sustainability and Wellness

Tower has always embraced the responsibility we have to sustain the environment and better the health and wellbeing of building occupants. We were early adopters of LEED and have many “firsts” for sustainable buildings including the 1st LEED Platinum multitenant office building in the DC metro and 1st LEED Platinum Existing Building Operations + Maintenance certified multifamily project in the world (Blair Towns). Tower was also an early fitwel Champion, certifying the first multifamily fitwel project in the world in 2018 (The Pearl). We continuously invest in systems that promote efficiency and indoor air quality for our tenants – including real time monitoring of indoor air and energy, alternative transportation options and community gardens. As leaders in the local commercial real estate industry, we feel it is our duty to do everything in our power to create safer, cleaner and healthier environments for our residents.

We are committed to implementing evidence-based strategies that support the physical, mental, and social health of our building occupants. As a Fitwel Champion and member of the Fitwel Advisory Council, we are working with other leaders to advance Fitwel’s strategies and scientific rigor. In 2018, The Pearl achieved the first-ever Fitwel certification for a multifamily building in the world.  Read more.

Through composting, electronic recycling, and donation drives we work to reduce landfill waste, which helps reduce methane emissions

800,000 kWh of solar is generated annually by our buildings, and The Tower Companies is committed to purchasing 100% renewable energy each year

Since 2011, The Tower Companies has led efforts to install EV Chargers and currently hosts 24 EV Chargers (and counting) across the portfolio

 

Committed to net zero operations by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement

Verified Healthy Building: Indoor Air

The Tower Companies’ portfolio was verified by UL Solutions as Healthy Buildings for Indoor Air Quality. UL Solutions is one of the most trusted third-party organizations in the world for validating claims from businesses, and Tower is one of the few building owners in Washington, DC that has earned the UL Verified Healthy Buildings Certification across its portfolio. Maintaining excellent indoor air quality has been shown to improve the health and productivity of building occupants and also helps ensure the longevity of key building systems and building materials. Read more here.

Climate Registered Gold

Registered Gold by The Climate Registry for verifying greenhouse gas emissions

INSPIRING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES

Albert “Sonny” Abramson, the founder of The Tower Companies, sincerely believed in building strong relationships with people and giving back to others. This commitment was instilled in his sons Gary, Ronald, and Jeffrey, and is a defining element of our culture. We seek to facilitate an enjoyable, collaborative, and productive workplace environment for our team. Additionally, we foster communities inside our buildings by creating spaces and opportunities for collaboration, education, and positive impact. With encouragement from the top down, we focus on supporting our broader community through philanthropy, volunteerism, and charitable giving. Employees are encouraged to take paid time off for community service and have spent over 2,000 hours volunteering in our local communities through strong partnerships with organizations such as USGBC’s Green Apple Day of Service, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk, and Shepherd’s Table. And our corporate giving goes beyond the philanthropy of our owners — Tower matches employee donations made to charitable organizations of their choice.

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ELEVATING THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

We rely on strong partnerships to lead by example so that together, we can push the industry forward. Through industry engagement, we demonstrate sustainability leadership, track trends, and advocate for mutually beneficial public policies and programs. We measure success through industry-recognized certifications and awards, case study collaborations, and the support of government and strategic local and national organizations.

AOBA
Crew Maryland Suburban
Boma International
Climate Registered Gold
DCBIA
Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
Green Power Partner
ICSC
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
NRDC
National Association of Women Lawyers
Rock Creek
Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Transportation and Climate Initiative
Verified Healthy Building: Indoor Air
Urban Land Institute
National Capital Region | U.S. Green Building Council CHAPTER