Sustainable Solutions

Federal, state and local agencies, as well as businesses of all types, are expected to achieve balance between economic, social, and environmental objectives. As a result, most organizations have developed a "green" vision for their future but aren't sure how to achieve that vision. WESTON^® can turn that vision into successful and sustainable facilities, operations, projects, and buildings.

WESTON employs a combination of innovative financial and technical solutions, coupled with proactive stakeholder engagement to create customized approaches to addressing our clients' sustainability goals. Our approach to sustainability is to maximize the Return on Investment (ROI) derived from each project, while meeting environmental and social objectives. We are not wedded to certain technologies or analytical approaches and are willing to take on a wide range of roles–from consulting to construction to operation–as dictated by client needs.

WESTON's sustainable solutions are grouped into two categories:

GREEN DEVELOPMENT–Revitalizing properties and communities as a sustainable development partner that provides complete solutions

• Harmonized Community Systems–designing and implementing sustainable approaches to infrastructure to support large-scale development projects

• Greening Cities–unlocking or increasing a city's value through sustainability solutions and helping identify assets for long-term economic success

• Brownfield Redevelopment–total solutions to issues arising from real estate burdened by significant environmental liabilities

• GreenGrid^® Roofs–vegetated roof systems that reduce stormwater runoff, improve energy efficiency, and extend roof life

• LEED Consulting–incorporating sustainable design principles, from planning through design and construction, focusing on overall value

SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS–Improving operations to maximize the sustainability of fixed and natural assets

• Sustainable Facilities Operations–minimizing a facility's use of resources and waste to maximize efficiency and economic value

• Climate Change–addressing climate change concerns through GHG emissions inventories, reduction projects, market transactions, and climate change adaptation

• Ecosystem/Watershed Management–enhancing, restoring, or maintaining the economic value of natural resources, including watersheds and ecosystems

• Water Conservation/Reuse–designing and implementing projects to use water more efficiently, reducing costs and operational risk