mortenson.com BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN OUR OPERATIONS & OUR PROJECTS

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1 mortenson.com BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN OUR OPERATIONS & OUR PROJECTS SUSTAINABILITY REPORT UPDATED JANUARY 2017

2 WELCOME OUR LOCATIONS OUR PROJECTS OUR OPERATIONS HOME CREATING A SUSTAINABLY-BUILT ENVIRONMENT David Mortenson Chairman "In our company and on the projects we build, we support clean energy development and sustainable building practices that help lead to lower carbon emissions and a healthier environment." This is one of the reasons we were proud to participate with many of the Country's Fortune 500 companies in supporting the Paris Agreement. Click here to see the full article. Keeping the big picture in mind, we bring SUSTAINABILITY to EVERYTHING WE DO OUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS We take our sustainability commitment to the next level with our customer projects $18.3B From building construction life cycle analysis to promoting sustainable solutions, Mortenson is at the forefront of green building practices. Our work with renewable and sustainable projects will benefit people today as well as tomorrow. since 2006 in green/ sustainable projects

3 Mortenson is a U.S based family owned business, founded in We are inspired by a compelling purpose, to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society. Our purpose is fulfilled through our mission: to create an exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to sustainability is a key element that sets us apart from our peers. From our customer projects to our own facilities, Mortenson is at the forefront of sustainable building practices designed to create a better built environment for generations to come. th 19 AMONG NATION S TOP GREEN CONTRACTORS ENR Magazine (2016) BUILDING RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES: As a pioneer and leader in wind and solar energy construction, Mortenson has built a reputation for delivering clean, efficient and reliable renewable energy projects. Our wind expertise has also positioned us to become a leader in building solar, hydro and biofuels projects across North America and beyond. North America s PRINCIPAL FULL-SERVICE Wind Power Contractors over 9,400 Turbines installed in over 145 WIND POWER projects & growing MORTENSON S CENTER FOR ENERGY PERFORMANCE We help our customers maximize efficiency, promote conservation and reduce operating costs through our focus on energy efficiency. All of our U.S. offices are powered by clean energy from emission-free wind farms, reducing our carbon footprint Consulting for High Performance Targets such as: LEED Living Building Challenge Green Globes Net Zero Energy 337 Billion METRIC TONS TOTAL CARBON REDUCTION through our efforts since 1995 Architecture 2030 ENERGY STAR Carbon Neutral EPACT EISA Local Sustainable Building Guidelines American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment In 2016 we ranked 1st in top 500 North American Solar Contractors Nearly 16,000MW electricity generated Byron G. Rogers Federal Office Building Denver, CO LEED Gold, SUSTAINABILITY REPORT mortenson.com

4 WELCOME OUR PROJECTS OUR LOCATIONS SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN OUR OFFICE LOCATIONS INSTALLED SOLAR PANELS at headquarters and submetered the floors to track and report usage. This gives us an up close solar experience we can share with our customers. 1ST ENERGY STAR By following an energy master plan and setting aggressive goals, we ve reduced ENERGY CONSUMPTION & by 50% since 2009 and we are working towards being NET ZERO ENERGY READY by 2030 LEED CI CERTIFICATION RATING IN 2015 after 6 years of continuous improvement. All purchased monitors and appliances are Energy Star certified. Sustainable design resulting in a better work environment for employees that displays inventive ways to use sustainable materials. Our HQ Buildings are all Energy Star Rated. Click here Mortenson HQ Minneapolis Office Golden Valley, MN LEED Certified, 2008 HOME Our commitment to sustainable construction practices and clean, renewable energy starts here. Here at Mortenson, we understand the importance of practicing what we preach; that s why we strive to incorporate sustainable practices into every aspect of our company. FOR MINNEAPOLIS OPERATIONS ENERGY STAR RATING: OUR OPERATIONS 100% of the electricity for our U.S. offices is produced by EMISSION-FREE WIND FARMS

5 WELCOME OUR LOCATIONS SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN OUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OUR PROJECTS OUR OPERATIONS HOME From performing life cycle analysis to promoting sustainable solutions, Mortenson is at the forefront of green building practices that benefit people today as well as tomorrow. As responsible citizens of the global community, we believe in creating a built environment that is in harmony with our natural one. CENTER FOR ENERGY PERFORMANCE: The Center for Energy Performance (CEP) provides leadership in sustainable construction practices and energy-efficient buildings, and is a resource for all team members in support of their projects. The CEP aids project teams in certifications, energy modeling, life-cycle analysis and much more. More than $18.3B in green/sustainable projects since 2006 EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION SITES: > See our certifications We have departments which specialize in efficient construction, our Virtual Design in Construction group and our Center for Lean Innovation. The expertise found in these groups saves our projects time, money and waste by eliminated re-work. We are committed to BUILDING STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MODERN SOCIETY. White Tank Branch Library and Nature Center Waddell, AZ LEED Platinum, 2010

6 WELCOME OUR LOCATIONS SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN OUR OPERATIONS OUR PROJECTS OUR OPERATIONS HOME Mortenson has always maintained a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. We support this objective through waste reduction, recycling and the reuse of existing materials. Combined, these efforts decrease our reliance on new raw materials, ease the stress on our natural resources and dramatically reduce our human footprint and overall impact on the environment. SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK electric vehicle charging ipads & Smartboard technology help reduce paper use. To further reduce waste on our projects, we enable every project with Smartboards and Tablets for viewing project plans rather than printing. FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLE FLEET Since 2006, Mortenson has offered hybrid cars as part of our employee vehicle program. VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Our project waste management plan has tracked and diverted over 50% of all construction waste out of landfills. RECYCLING Every project site and employee workstation is equipped with recycling bins. We utilize technology in an effort to reduce paper waste. Every office location includes: general office waste, packaging, bottles/cans, batteries and electronics. Over the past year ( ) we have recycled 80% of all waste leaving Mortenson HQ. support the use of electric vehicles at Mortenson HQ COMPOSTING CONTINUING EDUCATION collects 4 yards of organics/month; in locations with food service. We have funded over 250 employees who chose to take the LEED exam. We also support employees seeking advanced certifications related to their work. GREEN ADVANCEMENT Established in 2011 to support green building research, promote best practices and encourage the advancement of sustainable design on our construction projects and within our employees. CENTER FOR LEAN INNOVATION strives to bring innovation into the workplace increasing productivity & decreasing waste. DURABILITY Mockups or material testings are performed on every project to determine the durability of a material or system in a design. Saves time, money & materials by finding and fixing issues prior to construction. POLLINATOR PLEDGE We focus on planting pollinator-friendly flowers and avoiding the use of harmful pesticides at our headquarters and on project sites.

7 < BACK As industry leaders, we understand the importance of expanding and deepening our knowledge base. That s why we support professional development opportunities for our employees through a variety of certifications. This investment in our people ensures that we are always innovating and improving. GREEN GLOBES PROFESSIONALS Green Globes provides guidance on properly designing, building and maintaining high-performance buildings. We have team members who are Green Globes Professionals who are on hand to assist our project teams. ILFI CERTIFIED PROVIDERS The International Living Future Institute is a rating system called the Living Building Challenge (LBC). The LBC includes 7 performance categories that promote the most advanced measures of sustainability in the built environment. Several team members are currently working towards certification. LEED CERTIFICATIONS With over 250 team members being LEED certified, we continue to provide guidance and expertise to our team members pursuing certification. Bellevue College Science & Technology Building Bellevue, WA LEED Gold, 2008

8 < BACK 2016 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD Peoria Sports Complex Improvements Arizona Forward Association 2015 AIRPORTS GOING GREEN GMIA Inbound Baggage Claim Renovation American Association of Airport Executives INNOVATIVE PROJECT OF THE YEAR Penn State Intramural Addition Phase II U.S. Green Building Council Central Pennsylvania INNOVATIVE PROJECT OF THE YEAR Penn State Intramural Athletics Building Addition U.S. Green Building Council Central Pennsylvania 2014 COMMERCIAL DESIGN AWARD Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) Phase I Madison InBusiness Magazine SUSTAINABILITY CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Waste Management HEAVY MEDAL AWARD Northern Arizona University Health & Learning Center U.S. Green Building Council Arizona HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT AWARDS Park Nicollet Health Services (Methodist Hospital) Womens Center Contract Magazine 2013 HEAVY MEDAL AWARD Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Spring Training Facility U.S. Green Building Council Arizona DOWNTOWN GREENING AWARD Target Field Home of the Minnesota Twins Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District SE2 LEADERSHIP AWARD Wisconsin Energy Institute Phase 1 Wisconsin Green Building Alliance Park Nicollet Health Services Women's Center St. Louis Park, MN LEED Silver, 2008 Leading Change Catch the Wind & Catch the Sun Through Outreach Written by a Mortenson employee, these books teach children about wind and solar energy and won the The Mom s Choice Award Silver Honoree in 2013.

9 < BACK OUR ENERGY JOURNEY CONSERVATION EFFORTS We promote energy reduction with LED lighting, Energy Star appliances and work spaces located near windows to encourage daylighting. 164 Mortenson s EUI Reduction Smart Choices! Our Facility Improvements EUI Reduced energy 50% since 2009 truckloads = 123 garbage of waste recycled tons 2.4K metric of CO avoided cars off All of the electricity used at HQ is 100% offset by our purchase of Wind RECs (Renewable Energy Credits) 2017 M. A. Mortenson Companies. All rights reserved. Mortenson is a registered trademark of M. A. Mortenson Companies. Mortenson HQ Minneapolis Office Golden Valley, MN LEED Certified, 2008