Environmental, Social, & Governance

Sustainability & Energy Conservation Designations

One MetroCenter – LEED ARC Gold for Existing Buildings & Energy Star Certified (Score 92)

MetWest One – LEED Core & Shell Silver & Energy Star Certified (Scores 90 & above)

MetWest Two – LEED Core & Shell Silver & Energy Star Certified (Scores 90 & above)

MetWest Three – LEED Core & Shell Silver & Energy Star Certified (Scores 90 & above)

Operational Excellence Designations

One MetroCenter – MetLife’s ESG Award for the Southeastern U.S., BOMA 360, & Fitwel Two Stars

MetWest One – Boma 360 & Fitwel Two Stars

METWEST INTERNATIONAL

Bike Parking and Maintenance Areas in all Parking Garages promote sustainable transportation

Lime E-bikes on property

Over one mile of sidewalks on site for walking and jogging promotes health and wellness of occupants

Two state-of-the art fitness centers

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at multiple locations throughout the property. Adding and upgrading EV Charging
stations through TECO’s incentive program.

METWEST INTERNATIONAL

Community & Social Responsibility

  • Property-wide MetWest Central white-glove app & newsletters promoting tenant communication and community
  • Health and wellness programming, including blood drives, mammogram screening, walking clubs, on-site masseuse, yoga, meditation and more
  • Charitable initiatives and donation drives supporting local non-profits such as Feeding Tampa Bay, the Kimberley Home, Southeastern Guide Dogs and more
  • Sponsorships of community-wide events
  • Multiple tenant events supporting small, local businesses
  • Comprehensive Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan based on the EPA’s I-BEAM model, including upgraded air filtration to support healthier indoor environments
  • Stormwater recapture in retention ponds to allow water to replenish the aquifer and reduce runoff to the storm sewer system
  • Comprehensive on-site recycling program for metal and cardboard, with free e-waste and battery recycling available to tenants
  • On-site composting program available to tenants, helping divert organic waste from landfills
  • Engineering disciplines ensure environmental and regulatory best practices are met
  • Green, high-performance cleaning program designed to reduce exposure to potentially hazardous chemical, biological and particulate contaminants
  • LED Lighting throughout the property including lobbies, corridors, elevator lobbies, mechanical and electrical rooms, exterior lighting, and the fitness centers resulting in energy savings as great as 50%
  • Innovative water management strategies:

    • Cooling towers makeup water evaporation which reduces potable water needs and garners significant savings

    • Condensate recovery efforts have yielded a 10% water savings

  • All-natural sphagnum moss water treatment used to sustainably purify and condition cooling tower water, reducing reliance on traditional chemical treatments