Energy Efficiency
If every office product purchased in the U.S. this year was ENERGY STAR® qualified, Americans would save $200 million in annual energy costs while preventing almost 3 billion pounds of greenhouse gases.
Hines commitment to energy efficiency focuses on the key areas below.
People & Atmosphere
Does your office use human friendly paints, adhesives, sealants and carpeting? Does your employer sponsor any sustainability-related community engagement projects on annual basis? Does your employer communicate sustainability-related initiatives to employees on a regular basis?
Travel & Commuting
Do you use alternative transportation like bicycles, vanpools or trains? Do you track your own business travel and the related cost and emissions? Do you use virtual meeting technology for conferences?
Reduce Re-use & Recycle
What kind of office paper do you use for printing? Is it made from recycled materials or responsibly harvested forests? Do you use disposable cups or reusable glasses and mugs? Do you have recycling bins at your desk? Do your restroom facilities use low-flow flush valves and aerators?
Cleaning
Are your cleaning products harmful to breath? Do your cleaning materials contain post-consumer content? Are they made with bleaches and dyes? Are they certified by a third-party like Environmental Choice?
Remodeling & Construction
Are you remodeling your office space? How many partitions are designed into the space? How much natural daylight reaches the building core? Are your workspaces modular and movable? Do your paints and carpets contain low levels of volatile organic compounds?
If you are interested in participating in this voluntary program, please contact your Hines Property Management Office.