Cushman & Wakefield and SIG’s 125 Broad Street Recognized for Commitment to Employee and Occupant Wellness

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Written By Marcos Reynaga

Congratulations to Cushman & Wakefield, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) for scoring a second Best in Building Health award for 125 Broad Street in New York!

AT A GLANCE

Awards:

Highest Scoring Viral Response Module and Highest Score, Commercial Site v2

Project: 125 Broad Street, New York, NY

Owner: Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Property Manager: Cushman & Wakefield

Consultant: Sustainable Investment Group (SIG)

125 Broad Street is a towering 43-floor skyscraper in NYC built in 1969, spanning over 1.3 million square feet. Its health-promoting workspace offers abundant natural light, scenic views, and the ability to adjust window shading and temperature for occupant comfort. Despite being recognized specifically for their efforts in ensuring a safe return to work post-COVID, the building teams are dedicated to maintaining a healthy, sustainable space that prioritizes occupant health and safety for years to come. The award-winning certification was carried out by Fitwel Provider SIG and their in-house team of certified Fitwel Ambassadors, including Jenn Mahon, Amanda Howard, and Libby Dunne, who have worked on dozens of projects to date.

Learn more directly from the winners below!

Libby Dunne, Sustainability Manager, SIG

Libby Dunne
Sustainability Manager, SIG
LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, WELL AP

What Fitwel strategies did you use to achieve your healthy building goals?
LD: Enhanced cleaning and occupant education were focus areas throughout our process in pursuing Fitwel Viral Response Module (VRM). In addition to ensuring proper disinfection of spaces, provision of hand sanitizer, and touchless restroom features, signage and email communications were implemented to ensure occupants were up to date on the COVID measures installed. Additionally, we worked with the 125 Broad Street team to create a Contagious Disease Outbreak Protocol to bolster preparedness for future emergencies.

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

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Jenn Mahon, Director of Sustainability & Wellness, SIG

Jenn Mahon
Director of Sustainability & Wellness, SIG
WELL AP, LFA, GGP, Fitwel Ambassador, LEED AP BD+C 

How does Building Health align with the mission and values of SIG?
JM: At SIG we have found our clients’ focus on comfort and health has increased significantly. Utilizing Fitwel as a launching pad to improve and showcase their efforts, these spaces are optimizing well-being. Since 2018 we have been promoting and certifying spaces through Fitwel, and we are honored to be awarded among our client’s high achievements.

Dawn Keys, Senior Property Manager, Cushman and Wakefield

Dawn Keys
Senior Property Manager, Cushman & Wakefield

What does Best in Building Health mean to you and your company?
DK: We are extremely proud to have 125 Broad Street be awarded Fitwel’s Best in Buildings Health Award for Highest Scoring VRM. The property’s industry-leading, health-focused design scored over the 90th percentile for its VRM.  Employee and occupant wellness is our main priority and this award is a testament to Cushman & Wakefield's and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP’s commitment and continued efforts to create more efficient, productive and sustainable buildings.

125 Broad Street (New York, NY) | Image Courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and SIG

About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in approximately 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2022, the firm reported revenue of $10.1 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and more. For additional information, visit cushmanwakefield.com.

About Sustainable Investment Group (SIG)
Sustainable Investment Group, LLC (SIG) is a full-service sustainable building consulting firm that provides environmentally focused solutions to design, construction, and real estate operations professionals to support a high level of performance, value, and quality in the built environment. SIG offers Energy Audits, LEED, WELL and Fitwel Building Consulting, Commissioning, ENERGY STAR verifications, GRESB consulting, and other technical services. SIG also helps grow the green building industry through education and training, having helped thousands of professionals across the U.S. prepare for their LEED and WELL AP exams.The firm is comprised of LEED & WELL Accredited Professionals, LEED & WELL Faculty, Fitwel Ambassadors, Architects, and Professional Engineers with design, construction, commissioning, property management, & real estate backgrounds. SIG is also an ENERGY STAR Service & Product Provider (SPP), an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year (Sustained Excellence), an Elite Member of ENERGY STAR Certification Nation, a USGBC LEED Proven Provider, and WELL Enterprise Provider. Learn more at sigearth.com. 

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