The Tower Companies
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 COMPANIESÂ IS PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING DOE PROGRAMS:
| Better Climate Challenge | Â | Better Buildings Challenge | Â | Better Buildings Alliance |
| Water Savings Network | Â | 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 their expertise with the marketplace. *Having publically reported and offset 100% of scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2010, Tower is eager to renew their partnership with DOE and continue to pursue ambitious energy efficiency targets and scope 1 reduction opportunities alongside their existing sustainability and onsite renewables programs. Â
| GHG Emissions Goals |
|---|
| 50%GHG emissions reduction | Progress |
| Energy Goals |
| 20%Reduction in Energy Intensity 20% Reduction in Portfolio Energy Intensity from a 2010 baseline by 2023. Based on a commitment of 2.5 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 2.5 million square feet.
| Progress |
 Goal Achieved14%Cumulative (vs. Baseline) |
