Water Management in the Commercial Real Estate Industry
Laura Michela
Overview The Issue Details Analysis ToolProject Next StepsShorenstein
1. Water Scarcity2. Why is Commercial Water Management Important?3. Company Background and Project Rationale4. Previous Analysis5. Project Details6. Water Analysis Tool7. Recommendations and Next Steps
Presentation Overview
Overview The Issue Details Analysis ToolProject Next StepsShorenstein
Did you know?
Source: carbonvisuals.net
Overview The Issue Details Analysis ToolProject Next StepsShorenstein
Its estimated that 33 countries will face extreme water stress by 2040
Source: World Resources Institute
Overview The Issue Details Analysis ToolProject Next StepsShorenstein
The US uses more water per capita than any other country!
Source: carbonvisuals.net
Overview The Issue Details Analysis ToolProject Next StepsShorenstein
39% of total energy use
In the United States, buildings account for:
68% of total electricity consumption
12% of total water consumption
38% of carbon dioxide emissions
Source: EPA.gov
Overview The Issue Details Analysis ToolProject Next StepsShorenstein
National real estate investor 27 million ft2 portfolio in 25 markets
Privately owned and headquartered in San Francisco Provides asset management, leasing, property
management, development and construction services to the properties in its portfolio
Shorenstein Realty Services
To learn more about Shorenstein, visit shorenstein.com
Overview The Issue Details Analysis ToolProject Next StepsShorenstein
As a Better Buildings partner, SRS committed to reducing
energy use and greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2020
Shorenstein also committed to a 6% reduction in water use
Company Overview and Project Rationale
-16.2%-14.8%
2.2%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Energy Intensity
Emissions Intensity
Water Intensity
2015 Water Performance Assessment
OVERVIEW WATER TOOL ASSET SCOREM&V PROCESS ENGAGEMENT ADDITIONALLED UPGRADES