A Tradition of Stewardship
As we embark on projects across the country, we practice sustainable development in our construction, maintenance, renovation, and tenant improvement projects—including LEED® certification for all new developments, where feasible. These practices reduce waste, conserve energy and water and, in general, contribute to a healthier, cleaner environment. We also monitor and consider ways to mitigate our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we intend to adopt science-based GHG emission reduction targets.
Sustainable Inside and Out
Our Sustainable Development Policy includes specific sustainability solutions for our projects. These guidelines represent industry best practices, improve long-term asset value, and offer our tenants efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable workspaces.
Lighting
Our guidelines call for LED lighting throughout the warehouse, office, and exterior areas, along with automated lighting controls.
HVAC
We adhere to guidelines for equipment efficiency, economizers, ventilation, ducts and dampers, and installation of ENERGY STAR HVAC equipment.
WATER SYSTEMS
We install U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense toilets, urinals, and faucets whenever possible.
IRRIGATION
We use the latest technology and planning guidance, drought-resistant landscaping based on geographic location, and high-efficiency irrigation systems as appropriate.
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT
We use low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure to recreate the natural movement of water, reduce runoff, and store rainwater for irrigation.
WASTE and MATERIALS
Our new building sites and appropriate tenant fit-up projects recycle or salvage at least 75 percent of debris, and we support our tenants in recycling on-site materials.
SOLAR
We promote alternative energy options, through third-party facilitators, that align with tenants’ sustainability initiatives, including solar energy solutions.
Sustainable Development Policy
Our Sustainable Development Policy guides all that we do when it comes to new construction, including the sourcing of materials and resources, sustainable siting, water and energy efficiency, atmosphere and air quality, and regional geographic conditions. See our Sustainable Development Policy.
Duke Realty Green Bond
We closed our second green bond offering for $450 million at the beginning of 2021. Our first green bond offering closed in 2019 for $400 million and it was the first of its kind in the United States by an industrial REIT. Net proceeds from both green bonds were allocated to eligible green projects. Learn about the projects in our second green bond offering by reviewing our 2021 Green Bond Allocation Report.
Climate Risk
Climate change affects everyone and we realize that the decisions we make have a long-term impact on the world around us.
Resilience
We have processes in place to mitigate risks so our associates and partners can respond quickly and appropriately, to any event that disrupts normal business operations.
