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Our distinguished, creative, and multi-disciplinary team members provide comprehensive sustainability & ESG services in the following areas:

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We help our clients design and implement sustainability and ESG programs that measure, manage, and mitigate their adverse impacts; advance their sustainability journeys; and increase their operational performance.

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Salesforce

Case Study

Salesforce

Case Study

In a letter to the industry, Jeffery Frost, Brightworks Sustainability, highlights the urgent need to address carbon emissions in the building sector. While operational emissions have seen progress, embodied carbon—especially from overlooked areas like construction materials, MEP/IT/AV systems, and furniture—remains a challenge. This article summarizes the application of the WRI GHG Protocol for Embodied Emissions going beyond traditional WBLCA calculations and revealing insights to guide the industry toward a 50% reduction by 2030 to stay on track for meeting net-zero carbon targets for 2050.

Practices Engaged:
ESG + Corporate SustainabilitySustainable Built EnvironmentsCarbonMaterials

Industry Sectors:
Real Estate DevelopmentReal Estate Management, Operations & Maintenance

Building Types:
Offices (Interiors)


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Ashland School District

School Bond Climate Action Plan

Ashland School District

School Bond Climate Action Plan

Ashland, OR

For this bond-funded facilities program, Brightworks designed project-specific energy efficiency and sustainability measures to align with the City of Ashland’s Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP). The project took advantage of Energy Trust of Oregon and City of Ashland incentives for building energy analysis and natural gas energy savings. Additionally, the City of Ashland water department provided incentives for low-flow plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems upgrades.

Practices Engaged:
Government Sector SustainabilitySustainable Built Environments

Industry Sectors:
K-12 Education

Building Types:
Real Estate PortfoliosK-12 Schools


City of Sammamish

Climate Action Plan

City of Sammamish

Climate Action Plan

Sammamish, WA

Brightworks is developing the City of Sammamish’s greenhouse gas baseline and Climate Action Plan (CAP) in alignment with best practices, King County, Washington state, and partner cities. The plan includes recommended actions by city government and community members alike.

Practices Engaged:
Government Sector Sustainability

Industry Sectors:
Government & Public Service (Local / Municipal)


City of Santa Monica

Pico Branch Library

City of Santa Monica

Pico Branch Library

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica’s LEED-Platinum-Certified Pico Branch Library boasts water cisterns, a photovoltaic solar array, extensive daylight in interior spaces, and views to the outdoors. The project also won the USGBC LA’s 2015 Innovation Award.

Practices Engaged:
Sustainable Built Environments

Industry Sectors:
Government & Public Service (Local / Municipal)

Building Types:
Libraries


Harvard University

Healthier Materials Program

Harvard University

Healthier Materials Program

Cambridge, MA

As part of its extensive work with Harvard’s Office for Sustainability, Brightworks supported the Harvard Healthier Building Academy (HHBA) in conducting material research, developing a campus-wide healthier materials program, and establishing material requirements for Harvard buildings. (Image: Kris Snibbe/Harvard University)

Practices Engaged:
Materials

Industry Sectors:
Building Products & Construction MaterialsHigher Education (Private Four-Year+)

Building Types:
Campuses, Districts & Neighborhoods


IA Interior Architects

Corporate Sustainability & SBTi Program

IA Interior Architects

Corporate Sustainability & SBTi Program

Having worked together for over fifteen years, IA Interior Architects engaged Brightworks to help it inventory its GHG emissions and then become the world’s first architecture firm to make a commitment to set near-term and net-zero science-based targets via the Science Based Targets Initiative. (Photo by Ed Reeve)

Practices Engaged:
ESG + Corporate Sustainability

Industry Sectors:
Professional Services


Infrastructure Masons

iMasons Climate Accord

Infrastructure Masons

iMasons Climate Accord

Portland, OR

In April 2022, iMasons launched the iMasons Climate Accord (ICA), an industry initiative to transform the data center industry toward net-zero carbon. To spearhead this effort, Brightworks team members provide staff augmentation to the organization. In this capacity, Brightworks convenes iMasons stakeholders, establishes and manages day-to-day operations and special programs, and facilitates all working groups, including the iMasons Climate Accord governing body.

Practices Engaged:
Carbon

Industry Sectors:
InfrastructureProfessional ServicesTechnology (Non-Bio)

Building Types:
Data Centers


King County

Metro Transportation South Annex Base

King County

Metro Transportation South Annex Base

Tukwila, WA

In partnership with Jacobs, Brightworks is providing Living Building Challenge program management services for this new facility for King County Metro, the county’s public transportation agency. The South Annex Base will house up to 250 electric buses and make important progress towards achieving King County Metro’s goal of operating a zero-emissions fleet.

Practices Engaged:
Government Sector SustainabilitySustainable Built Environments

Industry Sectors:
Government & Public Service (Local / Municipal)Transportation

Building Types:
Maintenance & Operations Facilities


Macerich

Tysons Corner Center Mixed-Use

Macerich

Tysons Corner Center Mixed-Use

McLean, VA

Working with Hines, Macerich continues to transform the Tysons Corner Center shopping mall into a mixed-use urban center. For over ten years, the once-solely-retail Tysons Corner mall site has been diversifying in uses. The site now includes offices, a 300-key Hyatt Regency hotel, and apartments.

Practices Engaged:
Sustainable Built Environments

Industry Sectors:
Real Estate DevelopmentReal Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)Real Estate Management, Operations & MaintenanceRetail

Building Types:
Multifamily ResidentialMalls & Shopping CentersRetail


Meta

Corporate Headquarters

Meta

Corporate Headquarters

Menlo Park, CA

Commissioned by Mark Zuckerberg and designed by Frank Gehry, this new headquarters for Facebook provides an innovative open work environment for employees. The building also features a zoned rooftop landscape offering unmatched views of San Francisco Bay.

Practices Engaged:
Sustainable Built Environments

Industry Sectors:
Technology (Non-Bio)

Building Types:
Offices (Headquarters)Large-Scale Developments / Megadevelopments


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Our clients include leaders in their industries, if not the world, as well as newcomers to sustainability.