Making sustainability a win/win

Melvin Mark is proud of the sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives we have been able to enact in our buildings. And while accolades are nice, what really matters is that we’re lowering operating expenses while improving the health and livability of the workplace. Tenants win, employees win and most important, the environment wins. Here is a quick listing of some of the key honors we have received for our green efforts.

2011

NW Natural Gas Smart Energy - Robert Duncan Plaza for investing in clean energy

PGE BlueSky Renewable Energy - Columbia Square, Crown Plaza, Fifth & Taylor Garage, Fifth Avenue Building, Auditorium Garage for purchasing renewable energy

City of Portland Recycle Works award - Robert Duncan Plaza

Recycle at Work Certification - Melvin Mark office

2010

BetterBricks Award Finalist - Facility Manager/Operator

PGE Green Power Wind Energy - Crown Plaza for purchasing wind energy credits at an additional cost each month

Green Building Initiative 3 Globes Certification - Crown Plaza

Energy Star Certification - Crown Plaza, Union Bank Building, Fifth Avenue Building

City of Portland Recycle Works award - Robert Duncan Plaza

2009

City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development G/Rated Workspace

Portland’s Power Broker Award for superior achievement in energy efficiency

Energy Star Certification - Haseltine Building

Green Building Initiative 4 Globes Certification - Columbia Square (Columbia Square was the first existing building in the nation to earn the highest Green Globes rating.)

City of Portland Recycle Works award - Robert Duncan Plaza

2007

BetterBricks Finalist - Owner/Decision Maker (Byron Courts and Jon Carder

City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development G/Rated Workspace - Melvin Mark Headquarters

City of Portland Office of Planning and Sustainability BlueWorks - Robert Duncan Plaza

City of Portland BlueWorks - Robert Duncan Plaza