Vornado Realty Trust: Setting New Standards in Sustainability and Occupant Well-Being

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Companies: Vornado Realty Trust | Consultant: Kevin Dick, 389nm, LLC

Awards:

 

Highest Scoring Project Multi-Tenant Whole Building v2.1, Built (Recertification)

Project: THE MART, Chicago, IL

Congratulations to Vornado Realty Trust for achieving the Highest Scoring Multi-Tenant Building for THE MART — the largest Fitwel-certified building in the world spanning 4.2 million square feet!

Vornado Realty continues to raise the bar in its approach to sustainability, addressing not only environmental issues but also the health and wellness of its occupants throughout its portfolio. THE MART in Chicago, the world's largest Fitwel-certified building, houses some of the country’s most innovative companies, including Motorola Mobility, 1871, PayPal, and MATTER, as well as Fortune 500 companies Conagra Brands, Allstate, Medline Industries, Beam Suntory, Avant, and Grainger. This year, THE MART received the highest score in the Multi-Tenant Whole Building (Built, Recertification) category. To date, Vornado has certified its entire portfolio in the Viral Response Module to ensure that its occupants have the best possible indoor environment. Fitwel-certified buildings include 731 Lexington Avenue, 280 Park Avenue, and 555 California Street, with many more in the works.

We connected with Lauren Moss, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer and Maulik Shah, Senior Vice President, Building Operations and Construction to learn more.

Lauren Moss, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust

Lauren Moss
Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust

What Fitwel strategies does Vornado focus on?
LM: We always prioritize tenant health, safety and wellness in all of our buildings, particularly in very large ones with a variety of uses and different types of tenants. We met 83% of the Health Impact Category strategies, reinforcing our emergency preparedness, IAQ, and water testing programs, and focusing on proper lighting and building access points. The building's location and the prior Fitwel application's focal staircase allowed us to document best practices based on the Viral Response Module strategies.

How does Fitwel align with the mission or values of your company?
LM: Vornado is pleased to be recognized by Fitwel for THE MART's achievement in its 2nd Multi-Tenant Whole Building certification. We are able to quantify and qualify our operations and communicate it to our tenants thanks to Fitwel’s focus on how the built environment positively impacts individuals. Fitwel further supports our ESG program and the impact that social programming and positive health practices in our buildings can have on occupants and employees.

Maulik Shah, Senior Vice President, Building Operations and Construction, Vornado Realty Trust

Maulik Shah
Senior Vice President, Building Operations and Construction, Vornado Realty Trust

How has Fitwel added value within Vornado’s portfolio?
MS: Vornado collaborated with CfAD to develop the Multi-Tenant Whole Building scorecard to demonstrate our commitment to impacting all building occupants and our community through our best-in-class building management and operations programs. Vornado can quantify and communicate our operations to tenants and occupants thanks to Fitwel's focus on people and how the built environment can benefit them.

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About Vornado Realty Trust
Vornado is a fully integrated real estate investment trust ("REIT") with a collection of premier New York City office and retail assets. While concentrated in New York, Vornado also owns the premier assets in both Chicago and San Francisco. Vornado is a real estate industry leader in sustainability, with over 27 million square feet of LEED-certified buildings and over 23 million square feet at LEED Gold or Platinum. Learn more at vno.com/sustainability/overview.

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