Climate Change Data

Washington Building Congress

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015)

Reporting Period: 2015

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability
  • Community Involvement
  • Worker Safety and Wellbeing

Environmental Achievements

  • Washington, D.C. led the country in square footage of new LEED Certified construction per capita.
  • Increased recycling of construction waste (80-90%).
  • Adoption of paperless construction practices.
  • Multiple LEED Platinum projects highlighted (1776 Wilson Blvd, Verde at Howard Square, Charles McC. Mathias Laboratory).
  • Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center, targeting Net Zero and Living Building Challenge certification.
  • Significant increase in green roofs in Washington, D.C.

Social Achievements

  • Annual WBC Rebuilding Together workday with over 50 volunteers contributing over 500 hours.
  • WBC collaborative event with the Baltimore Building Congress.
  • Community Forklift's work in salvaging reusable construction materials and providing green jobs.
  • HITT's focus on worker health as a component of safety.
  • Increased LEED credentialed employees at Clark Construction.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero carbon emissions by 2030 (Washington D.C. goal)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Additional capital required for LEED certification.
  • Achieving Platinum LEED certification.
  • Design challenges for photovoltaic installations.
  • Attaching a new facility to an operational lab (Smithsonian project).
  • Abatement of asbestos during renovation.
  • Harsh weather conditions during construction.
  • Cost of net-zero buildings for smaller projects.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Utilizing Howard County’s High Performance Building Credit to offset costs (Verde at Howard Square).
  • Careful selection of LEED credits and flawless documentation.
  • Working through design and wiring complexities for photovoltaic systems.
  • Phased construction approach for the Smithsonian project.
  • Addressing asbestos and weather challenges proactively.
  • Focusing on larger projects for net-zero feasibility.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Use of recycled materials.
  • Single-source waste management with 3rd party verified company (HITT).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and practices.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: LEED

Certifications: LEED Platinum, LEED Gold, LEED Silver, ENERGY STAR

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to reducing emissions, improving resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable urban development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green roofs
  • Photovoltaic panels
  • Low-VOC materials
  • Energy-efficient HVAC systems

Awards & Recognition

  • Engineering News-Record ranking of Clark Construction as #2 Green General Contractor.
  • Community Forklift's awards for green business and community impact.