Fitwel Champion BXP Continues a Multi-Year Winning Streak of Best in Building Health Accolades

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Written By Marcos Reynaga

AT A GLANCE

Awards:

Greatest Impact on Building Health: Highest Square Footage

Highest Scoring Design Project (Commercial Interior Space v2.1)

Project: Marriott Bethesda Headquarters, Bethesda, MD

Fitwel Champion BXP, the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, is committed to providing high-quality spaces for their customers and putting the well-being of those who work and live in their buildings first. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BXP obtained both enterprise and building-level certification for all of their actively managed office properties using the Fitwel Viral Response Module. Since becoming a Champion in 2018, they’ve certified 25.3 million square feet of their portfolio and received Best in Building Health awards in 2020, 2022, and 2023.

Learn more from two of BXP’s leaders at the helm.

Katie Gonzalez Senior Sustainability Analyst, BXP, Fitwel Ambassador

What Fitwel strategies did you use to achieve your healthy building goals?
KG: BXP prides itself on providing exceptionally healthy and safe environments for our clients. The majority of BXP’s Fitwel Certified properties have achieved the Indoor Environment Strategies with the help of our Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing program, in addition to other IAQ mechanisms such as Green Purchasing Programs, Integrated Pest Management Plans, abating asbestos, and enforcing smoke-free environments. BXP also offers emergency response plans and safe spaces, which have earned our properties the majority of the Emergency Preparedness Strategies and Outdoor Lighting Strategies. Furthermore, BXP operates in well-connected, urban markets. Because of our high Walk Scores® and proximity to amenities such as gardens, walking trails, healthy food options, farmers markets, and outdoor fitness areas, our FitwelCertified properties frequently achieve all of the Location Strategies and Outdoor Spaces Strategies.

Distribution of Goal Achievement by Asset Type analysis chart. Imagery and graphics are illustrative only and are subject to change.

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Ben Myers
Senior Vice President, Sustainability, BXP

How has Fitwel added value for BXP?
KG: At BXP, we are committed to developing and maintaining sustainable properties while also providing healthy indoor environments and amenities for our clients, employees, contractors, and other visitors. In 2018, we announced our dedication to the healthy building movement at scale by becoming a Fitwel Champion. As of September 2023, we have certified 25.3 million square feet of our portfolio with Fitwel. The goal has been to quantify the benefits of superior air quality, water purity and access, building material composition, indoor environments, and wellness amenities to healthy building claims in science. These healthy building strategies have greatly benefited our current clients and are also used as marketing tools for potential clients.

How does Fitwel align with the mission or values of your company?
BM: BXP is dedicated to providing exceptional properties that improve client success, strengthen communities, and promote equitable opportunities. Healthy indoor environments are an important part of our premier workplace strategy because they promote occupant health, well-being, and productivity. Best in Building Health honors BXP's efforts and long-standing collaboration with Fitwel and the Center for Active Design in achieving our healthy building objectives.

About BXP
BXP (NYSE: BXP) is the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, concentrated in six markets - Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. BXP is a fully integrated real estate company, organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), with more than 50 years of experience developing, owning, managing, and acquiring exceptional properties in dynamic gateway markets. As of September 30, 2023, including properties owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, BXP’s portfolio totaled 53.5 million square feet and 190 properties, including 11 properties under construction/redevelopment.

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