Sustainability Leadership Backed by a Recognized Record of Action

Vornado is a sustainability leader, driving higher standards both inside and outside of the real estate industry. Like many, we are committed to sustainable and efficient practices. Unlike most, we’ve backed that commitment with years of actions that lead our industry. Vornado’s expertise concerning all aspects of sustainability—from the way we design, build, retrofit and maintain our portfolio of buildings, to the way we operate every day—is unmatched by any other company in our industry.

Long-Standing Commitment, Wide-Ranging Impact

With the ongoing support of senior management, Vornado’s sustainability team is able to execute a wide range of projects and standards that align with the needs of local markets. Regional best practices and experiences are leveraged across the company to broaden our impact. Our policies—from green cleaning to energy efficiency—are implemented across our entire portfolio, which means that all our assets are operated and maintained to the same higher standards.

 

POLICIES

Environmental Sustainability Policies and Procedures

Vendor Code of Conduct

Philanthropy

Human Capital Management

Human Rights

Occupational Health & Safety Policy & Program

 

RESOURCES

Guide to Tenants Organics Programs

Retail Tenant Waste Best Practices

Sustainability Best Practices for Tenants

Rising to the Next Challenges:
Technology, Resilience, and Health

Vornado is focused on the next frontier of sustainable real estate: programs that concentrate on technology, resilience and health. We are making smart infrastructure improvements, investing in sustainable technologies, employing best practices for building operations and establishing partnerships with our tenants and communities. This creates lasting value for our investors, tenants, employees and communities.

TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

We research and implement infrastructure projects and technologies that create a more robust portfolio, increase asset valuation and improve our operational efficiency.

VIEW TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION PRESENTATION HERE

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCE

We prioritize initiatives that allow us to reduce our operating costs and impacts, and we respond rapidly and intelligently to market, regulatory and environmental risks and conditions.

HEALTH

Our commitment to green buildings ensures that our tenants work in welcoming and healthy environments. That’s one of the primary reasons we continue to attract long-term tenants. Through our healthy buildings, education programs and outreach, we continue to create the market’s most desirable places to work and live.

ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award Winner

USGBC

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Corporate Member

NAREIT

NAREIT Leader in the Light Award Winner

TCFD

Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Signatory

SASB

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board - Sector Advisory Group Member

GRESB

Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Benchmarking Committee Member