Gilbane Leads in Sustainability as a Top Green Contractor
ENR 2024 Ranking Places Gilbane Among Leading Green Builders
Gilbane Building Company recently earned recognition by Engineering News-Record as one of the top green contractors in the United States. The number seven ranking, up from the 10th spot last year, underscores Gilbane’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the construction industry.
“Gilbane continues to innovate and lean into smart building techniques and approaches,” said Tabitha Scott, Executive Sustainability Officer, Gilbane Building Company. “We see tremendous opportunity to embrace regenerative construction solutions to make the best use of all resources, deliver greater value, and provide lasting impacts that are guided by positive purpose.”
Gilbane’s sustainability approach includes:
- Requiring an Environmental Planning Checklist on all projects
- Committing to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
- Setting high standards for our clients, suppliers, and communities through voluntary submission to rigorous, independent sustainability ratings like EcoVadis, CDP, and GRESB.
- Maximizing smart equipment sourcing and reuse to reduce embodied carbon and emissions
- Adapting our sustainability focus based on employee crowd sourcing to drive employee engagement and identify innovative opportunities in sustainability.
Gilbane’s projects have consistently earned recognition for a focus on sustainability, from resilient and energy-efficient design features to the use of eco-friendly materials. The company’s leadership in green building practices is helping to set a benchmark for the industry. For example, Gilbane is guiding companies, organizations, and campuses through their decarbonization processes. Gilbane’s inclusion on the ENR’s Top Green Building Contractors list is a testament to its dedication to leading in sustainable and regenerative construction.