Water
GOAL: 10% reduction in consumption per square foot by 2030
Goal Update
System-Wide Baseline (2020): 45.31 gal/sq ft
Current (2021): 48.74 gal/sq ft (8% increase)
Goal (2030): 40.78 gal/sq ft (10% reduction)
Recent Successes
Smart Irrigation Systems
Smart irrigation systems have been installed at some key locations across the system, allowing for irrigation to be scheduled according to weather conditions. This helps us avoid running sprinklers while it’s raining, conserving water and energy.
Upcoming Efforts
Smart Irrigation Systems
We will continue to deploy smart irrigation technologies across locations.
Chiller Upgrades
Mechanical upgrades will include more efficient chillers, which should also result in a decrease in water needed to cool our spaces.
Native Landscaping
Investing in landscaping that incorporates native and drought-tolerant plant varieties reduces the need for irrigation and provides other environmental benefits, such as pollinator habitat and carbon sequestration.