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