The Tower Companies

Since 1947, the family-owned Tower Companies has maintained a commitment to responsible development and continues to envision a world where buildings inspire and enrich the lives of their occupants, create positive social change, and sustain the environment. Tower owns, develops, and manages office buildings, retail shopping centers, and residential live-work-play communities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

50% GHG emissions reduction in 10 years*
15% reduction in Energy Intensity

THE TOWER COMPANIES IS PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING DOE PROGRAMS:

Better Climate Challenge

Better Buildings Challenge

Better Buildings Alliance

Water Savings Network

Waste Reduction Network

Tower is a long-standing partner of DOE, having joined the Better Buildings Challenge in 2013, subsequently meeting their 20% energy and water efficiency targets in 2017 and 2018. Through efficiency programs, Tower has reduced GHG emissions by over 40% against a 2010 baseline. Tower enthusiastically joined the Climate Challenge to continue to lead on climate and share its expertise with the marketplace. *Having publicly reported and offset 100% of market-based scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2010, Tower is eager to renew its partnership with DOE and continue to pursue ambitious energy efficiency targets and location-based scope 1 & 2 reduction opportunities alongside its existing sustainability and onsite renewables programs.

PROGRESS

Climate Challenge Commitment

14Facilities

Buildings Challenge Commitment

3 MillionSquare Feet

GHG Emissions Goals
50%Reduction in location-based Scope 1 & 2 Emissions The Tower Companies set a goal committing to a 50% reduction in location-based Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
Progress
23%Cumulative (vs. Base Year)
Energy Goals
20%Reduction in Energy Intensity 20% Reduction in Portfolio Energy Intensity from a 2010 baseline by 2023. Based on a commitment of 3 million square feet.
Progress
Goal Achieved24%Cumulative (vs. Baseline)
Water Goals
20%Reduction in Water Intensity 20% Reduction in Portfolio Water Intensity from a 2010 baseline by 2020. Based on a commitment of 3 million square feet.
Progress
Goal Achieved17%Cumulative (vs. Baseline)