Sustainability. in Ballantyne CHARLOTTE, NC

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1 Sustainability in Ballantyne CHARLOTTE, NC

2 RAISING THE STANDARDS A NOTE FROM LEADERSHIP From the beginning, the original developers of Ballantyne, a nationally renowned, 2,000-acre community, recognized the importance of creating environmental sustainability within the office environment as well as amongst customers and the community. Over two decades ago, Ballantyne s master planners began their commitment to creating a strong infrastructure from family farmland. Long stewards of the environment, Northwood Office remains committed to sustainable business practices. Home to more than 2.5 million square feet of LEED Gold-certified office space, Ballantyne dedicated large areas of open space for healthy living including 16 miles of sidewalks, bike paths and numerous parks and ponds. Northwood not only epitomizes responsible development but also engages in comprehensive sustainable business practices. Northwood also drives community outreach by encouraging sustainability awareness through its annual Earth Day Event, Native Bird Nesting Program and ongoing recycling efforts throughout the year. Ballantyne continues to rise amongst the ranks as one of the most environmentally sound, mixed-use communities in the nation. Incorporating sustainable site development measures, water and energy conservation, materials re-use, waste reduction and indoor environmental features help continually evolve the Ballantyne community. The result is that workers in Ballantyne, residents and visitors alike enjoy a healthier, cost-efficient, comfortable environment that creates an inviting place to live, work and recreate. If you would like to learn more about our sustainability efforts in Ballantyne or want to share suggestions or feedback, please our sustainability team at sustainability@northwoodoffice.com. We are always interested in discussing ways we can further enhance our practices in Ballantyne. John Barton John Barton President, Northwood Office

3 LEED / ENERGY STAR / LIGHTING / FIXTURES & HVAC 2+ MILLION SF OF LEED GOLD CERTIFIED OFFICE SPACE Since 2008, the developer of Ballantyne has committed to constructing buildings targeting LEED certification. All Northwood-owned Ballantyne Office Buildings are in LEED compliance with: AIR INTAKES WALK-OFF ENTRY MAT TPO roof systems which prevent the absorption of heat keep each building naturally cooler. Northwood LEED ers 54 % of Ballantyne s Office Buildings Northwood Office s LEED team is comprised are LEED GOLD certified of three accredited professionals dedicated Marshall Walker to continuous improvement in sustainability through further enhancing daily practices. Paul Cattieu LEED GA Susan Granson LEED AP LEED AP

4 LEED / ENERGY STAR / LIGHTING / FIXTURES & HVAC 4 MILLION SF OF ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED SPACE IN BALLANTYNE All of Ballantyne Northwood-owned office, medical & hospitality properties are benchmarked in Energy Star Portfolio Manager 100 % of Ballantyne s Office Buildings are Energy Star certified 87 AVERAGE 2018 ENERGY STAR SCORE

5 LEED / ENERGY STAR / LIGHTING / FIXTURES & HVAC Northwood uses T-8 HIGH-EFFICIENCY 28W LAMPS which conserves 13% in energy usage over the standard 32W lamps. Eight parking decks feature T-5 LED LAMPS, which consume half the energy of fluorescents. OCCUPANCY SENSORS are used to control lighting in restrooms, janitor s closets, telephone rooms and other areas. The energy saved with these lamps could power 85 homes for 365 days All building monument signs are illuminated by LED fixtures BEFORE AFTER UPDATING TO LED PARKING LOT POLE LIGHTS TOTAL = 920 UPDATED TO LED = % LED DECORATIVE POLE LIGHTS TOTAL = 405 UPDATED TO LED = % LED

6 LEED / ENERGY STAR / LIGHTING / FIXTURES & HVAC Northwood uses SINK AERATORS to reduce water usage by 80 %. All LEED-certified toilets are equipped with DUAL FLUSH CAPABILITY to minimize water use. Low flow toilets and water fixtures are used in LEED-certified buildings to reduce average building water consumption by over 35 % BOMA W2 CHALLENGE Staggered building HVAC starts help reduce demand spikes. Building Automation System Tridium energy management system is in most buildings to control HVAC by monitoring, allowing for localized adjustments. Building Name Ballantyne One Ballantyne Two Building Code B1 B2 Ballantyne Three B3 Northwood has committed to a two-year initiative to benchmark water consumption and associated costs to improve performance, compare performance with peers and reduce operating costs. Betsill Brixham Green One FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Betsill BG1 FLOOR AVERAGE 72.8 SCHEDULE SECOND FLOOR 72.0 THIRD FLOOR 73.3 FOURTH FLOOR 73.7

7 IRRIGATION & STORM WATER / CUSTODIAL SERVICES Northwood implemented a storm water management plan to reduce water pollution and remove pollutants from storm water runoff, simultaneously eliminating 85% of total suspended solids within the soil on-site and preventing contamination in local drinking supplies or natural ecosystems. Northwood captures and retains storm water in detention ponds, which is then reused as irrigation water for landscaping. Rain sensors are used to reduce irrigation during periods of natural rain fall. Monthly and weekly audits of irrigation systems help locate leaks and make timely repairs to reduce water loss. Northwood recaptures STORMWATER RUNOFF in ponds, which DRIVES SAVINGS to the investment while REDUCING DEMAND on the city infrastructure. Northwood selects native and drought-resistant plants to further reduce the amount of water needed for irrigation.

8 IRRIGATION & STORM WATER / CUSTODIAL SERVICES Northwood janitorial vendors implement LEED EBOM cleaning strategies in regards to cleaning chemicals, equipment and paper products. All cleaning chemicals and equipment used by janitorial staff meet LEED EBOM* requirements. Janitorial staff is responsible for turning off lights upon completion of each floor. All paper products such as toilet paper, hand towels and seat covers used within office buildings meet LEED EBOM* requirements for recycled content. *LEED FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (LEED-EBOM) is a LEED rating system developed for existing commercial and institutional buildings.

9 WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES All building waste is sorted and recycled at a sorting facility. All fluorescent lamps are recycled with a chain of custody with certification to ensure mercury is properly discarded. Ballantyne also offers tenants an opportunity to dispose of old electronics, sensitive paper shredding, prescription medicine and clothing donations each year at the Annual Earth Day Event. B A L L A N T Y N E AVERAGE 18,000 lbs of paper each year AVERAGE 6,000 lbs of electronics each year

10 GREEN SPACES / WILDLIFE / LANDSCAPING The original developer dedicated large areas of open space into each development by incorporating over a dozen parks surrounding luscious landscape that enhance the natural habitats and overall experience. Details such as beautifully customized flowerbeds and water features make Ballantyne especially unique. 13 POCKET PARKS 2 PUTTING GREENS 18 PONDS

11 GREEN SPACES / WILDLIFE / LANDSCAPING 60+ Bluebird and Carolina Nut Hatch BIRD BOXES IN BALLANTYNE Ballantyne has been a Certified Wildlife Habitat since 2014 for our commitment to sustainability and providing a safe environment for wildlife. 2 BEE BOXES

12 GREEN SPACES / WILDLIFE / LANDSCAPING Northwood ensures all fertilizer and pesticide programs are ecologically responsible. Fertilizers and herbicides are applied as needed at correct rates, so as to not pollute the streams with wash off. Irrigation is run based on forecasts. Plant material is selected based on its growth habit for the Charlotte region. All plants on the Ballantyne campus are viewed as native plant species to the area. This helps with water conservation and reduces ground maintenance efforts. Lawn clippings are never bagged. Instead, they are mulched and broken down into the lawn. The 18-hole PGA golf course was certified by Audubon International in 2010.

13 COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION B A L L A N T Y N E 50+ Local Green Friendly Vendors Free secure shredding Free electronic recycling Goodwill for household/clothing items Medicine disposal On-site Farmers Market 16 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS WITHIN BALLANTYNE RECYCLING DRIVES ecycling COMPUTER DRIVES USED BOOK DRIVES FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS Charlotte Air Awareness Group Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) Mecklenburg Audubon Society HAWK Field Trip Livable Meck Forum SUSTAINABLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Adopt a Stream Adopt a Street RECYCLING PROJECTS Handmade Jump Ropes, Dog Toys, Tote Bags and Scarves

14 WELLNESS IN BALLANTYNE 50+ BIKE RACKS IN PARK MEDITATION AREA State-of-the-Art YMCA CONVENIENT, ON-SITE DINING Food Trucks & Foodsby 16 MILES OF WALKING TRAILS & BIKE PATHS ANNUAL BALLANTYNE WELLNESS FAIR 50+ LOCAL WELLNESS VENDORS FREE FLU SHOTS Promotion of wellness challenges, local races and free group fitness opportunities 20 workout station FITNESS TRAIL LimeBike encourages connectivity by providing 150+ bicycles throughout Ballantyne.

15 AWARDS Ballantyne is honored to be recognized for its commitment to sustainability. AWARDS & PARTNERSHIPS WIPE OUT WASTE AMBASSADOR AWARD Recognized for commitment to building a stronger community through waste reduction and recycling measures NAIOP SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD Honored for excellence in building operations & management DUKE ENERGY S POWER PARTNER AWARD Honored for commitment to responsible energy use DUKE ENERGY S KWH CRACKDOWN Recognized multiple times for demonstrating measurable and lasting changes for improvement in energy conservation in commercial spaces DUKE ENERGY S SMART ENERGY IN OFFICES AWARDS 37 buildings were honored for excellence in energy efficiency 2018 WELLS FARGO GREEN AWARD Honored as a top Charlotte Chamber member organization for sustainable practices in our products, services and company culture. PARTNERSHIPS Northwood is very involved with industry-related associations and community organizations to generate green awareness and support sustainable business practices. CHARLOTTE AIR AWARENESS LIVABLE MECK ADOPT-A-STREAM ADOPT-A-CITY STREET TREESCHARLOTTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION USGBC EPA BOMA SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE ULI SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ENVISION CHARLOTTE GLOBAL RE SUSTAINABILITY BENCHMARK DUKE ENERGY Learn more about our partnerships.

16 Northwood is continually working torward being more sustainable. The Northwood team takes the extra step to keep the community clean by adopting a nearby street and stream. In the office, employees use mugs rather than disposable coffee cups. Recycling stations are positioned throughout the office and printers are set to print both sides of the paper while employees are encouraged to print only when necessary. To further help minimize waste, all employees have a mini garbage can made from recycled plastic on their desks. NORTHWOOD S ONGOING COMMITMENT Northwood strives for continuous improvement in sustainability and is the benchmark for responsible stewardship of all the resources we manage within our portfolio. Northwood continues to research ways we can be more efficient as an operator and steward of the land, as well as provide a healthier environment for our tenants and the greater community. The entire team is motivated to work more efficiently and explore new ways to strengthen sustainable efforts. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please contact sustainability@northwoodoffice.com.

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