Sustainable Built Environments
Green Building Certifications
Verify & Celebrate Your Building
Leading the practice of sustainability for over 20 years, Brightworks is a leader in green building certification. Our team members are accredited experts in BREEAM, GreenPoint Rated, LEED, andLiving Building Challenge, among others.
- BREEAM
- Building Performance Standards
- CALGreen
- Green Point Rated
- Green Star (Australia & South Africa)
- LEED
- Living Building Challenge & Red List Free Materials
- Living Building Challenge, Zero Carbon, & Core
- Local Regulatory Compliance
- RESET certification (IAQ)
- SITES
- Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment
- Zero Carbon
Related Services
Key Contacts
Representative Clients
Confidential Client
Global Carbon Emissions Reporting
Confidential Client
Global Carbon Emissions Reporting
Chicago, IL
This confidential financial services client enlisted Brightworks to perform comprehensive carbon emissions calculations for mandatory UK SECR, and voluntary Scope 1, 2, and 3 reporting. The reporting scope included 45 offices and nearly 40 colocation data centers across ten countries, as well as such scope 3 categories such as air and vehicle travel. Brightworks has continued to work as a close partner with the firm, assessing carbon commitments, the regulatory landscape, renewable energy options, and detailed emissions reduction recommendations for three consecutive years.
Practices Engaged:
ESG + Corporate Sustainability
Industry Sectors:
Banking, Insurance & Financial Services (Ex REITs)
Gerding Edlen
Xavier Apartments
Gerding Edlen
Xavier Apartments
Chicago, IL
Land that was once part of the notorious Cabrini-Green public housing complex now accommodates a LEED Gold certified, 18-story tower in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. The 240 rental homes include affordable units and 5,500 square feet of retail space.
Practices Engaged:
Sustainable Built Environments
Industry Sectors:
Real Estate Development
Building Types:
Multifamily Residential, Affordable Housing