Construction Sustainability A leader in sustainable construction, HITT is dedicated to minimizing our carbon footprint and reducing the environmental impact of our business on the planet. A Sustainable Vision It’s imperative that we take action today to reduce the impact of our business on the environment and minimize our footprint. People We reduce the risk of exposure to our team members and skilled trades by promoting healthier designs and actively mitigating environmental risks, such as air quality on our jobsites. Places We partner with clients who want to build responsibly by mitigating the impact of construction on the environment. By using green building methods and approaches, together we can deliver more sustainable places. Planet HITT is committed to carbon neutrality by 2023. Reducing our carbon footprint is a critical step to mitigating the impact of our business on the environment and slowing the effects of climate change. By the Numbers # 21 Top Green Contractors ENR, 2022 200 + LEED Certified Projects 1 st Cross-laminated Timber Structure in Virginia 12,000 Tons of Waste Diverted from Landfills in 2021 54,820 kWh of Energy Generated from HITT’s Co|Lab in 2021 1 st Commercial Mass Timber Building in the Washington, DC Area 1 st LEED v4 Platinum Certified Building in the Washington, DC Area # 21 Top Green Contractors ENR, 2022 200 + LEED Certified Projects 1 st Cross-laminated Timber Structure in Virginia 12,000 Tons of Waste Diverted from Landfills in 2021 54,820 kWh of Energy Generated from HITT’s Co|Lab in 2021 1 st Commercial Mass Timber Building in the Washington, DC Area 1 st LEED v4 Platinum Certified Building in the Washington, DC Area An Integrated Approach to Sustainability The construction industry’s standards of today aren’t enough to achieve our long-term vision for a more sustainable built environment. HITT’s dedicated sustainable building team is constantly seeking innovative methods and materials that will change the way we build for the better. Subject Matter Expertise Education Client Advisory and Transparency Material Health Embodied Carbon Reduction Subject Matter Expertise With the expertise of our dedicated in-house team of sustainability experts, HITT has delivered more than 200 LEED certified projects nationwide. In addition to USGBC’s LEED program, our projects comply with green building codes and other leading third-party certification programs such as the Living Building Challenge (LBC) and the WELL Building Standard (WELL). Education Green building practices are ever evolving; our sustainability experts are dedicated to keeping HITT team members, partners, and clients in the know to ensure continued progress towards our vision. Client Advisory and Transparency While we’re working to achieve carbon neutrality for our own operations, the impact of HITT’s business goes far beyond our walls. Analysis and client advisory of the environmental effects of our projects is crucial to achieving our broader sustainability goals. Material Health The materials we use and the methods we employ have a huge influence on an environment’s health. We’re constantly evaluating and improving our materials for the safety of our team and the environment. Embodied Carbon Reduction HITT’s sustainable construction team is committed to finding carbon reductions early in the design and construction process to lower embodied carbon (the sum of all GHG emissions created by the building materials we use on our project). Our Experts Our Experts Our Experts Our Experts Key Team Members Learn more about the team members behind HITT’s efforts in sustainable practices and technologies. view Our Team Isaiah Walston Director, Sustainability Washington, DC Megan Lantz Vice President, Research & Development Washington, DC News & Insights Blog Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Annual Snapshot At HITT, we believe we can create a brighter future by fostering a more vibrant and inclusive workplace through intentional ... Press Release HITT Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2023 Top U.S. commercial general contractor with revenues of more than $2.5B pledges to evolve business to carbon neutral operations by ... View All News You might be interested in... Who We Are Corporate Responsibility
