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THE STATE OF WELL-BEING AT 345 CALIFORNIA

THE STATE OF WELL-BEING AT ONE LIBERTY PLACE

Metropolis is committed to the safety and wellness of our building communities, including tenants, staff and visitors—the cornerstone of the Metropolis BeWell™ Promise. As a testament to our continued accomplishments while implementing a best-in-class environment, Metropolis, together with our management company Cushman & Wakefield, partnered with fitwel, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and other industry leaders to independently validate that the building’s operational strategies are optimized to enhance building occupants’ health and wellness.

345 CALIFORNIA EARNS ITS FITWEL CERTIFICATION,
POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE HEALTH OF ITS BUILDING OCCUPANTS.

345 CALIFORNIA EARNS ITS FITWEL CERTIFICATION, POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE HEALTH OF ITS BUILDING OCCUPANTS.

FITWEL CERTIFIED

FITWEL CERTIFIED

Fitwel is the world’s leading certification system committed to building health. Fitwel is implementing a vision for a healthier future where all buildings and communities are enhanced to strengthen health and well-being. Fitwel was created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. General Services Administration. 345 California received its fitwel 2 star certification for health and wellness strategies that positively impact the health of our building occupants.

345 CALIFORNIA EARNS ITS UL VERIFIED HEALTHY BUILDING MARK,
EXEMPLIFYING ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPERIOR BUILDING AIR.

345 CALIFORNIA EARNS ITS UL VERIFIED HEALTHY BUILDING MARK, EXEMPLIFYING ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPERIOR BUILDING AIR.

UL VERIFIED

UL VERIFIED

Metropolis also collaborated with UL as an early adopter of their new voluntary program for real estate owners who want to demonstrate their commitment to healthy indoor environments through an extensive process of indoor air quality (IAQ) and water testing and assessment. 345 California proudly received its UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air and Water quality. This verification is a significant milestone in our BeWell™ Promise. to deliver an indoor environment with superior air quality that supports health and well-being.

345 CALIFORNIA EARNS ITS LEED SAFETY FIRST CREDIT,
MEETING THE PUBLIC HEALTH & INDUSTRY CLEANING & DISINFECTING GUIDELINES.

345 CALIFORNIA EARNS ITS LEED SAFETY FIRST CREDIT, MEETING THE PUBLIC HEALTH & INDUSTRY CLEANING & DISINFECTING GUIDELINES.

LEED SAFETY FIRST CREDITS

LEED SAFETY FIRST CREDITS

The USGBC launched its new LEED Safety First credits program in 2020 as part of its Healthy Economy Strategy to address concerns related to the pandemic and to assist with building re-entry. As a result, 345 California proactively sought LEED Safety First credits and the building has since earned credits for Cleaning and Disinfecting, which validate that the building’s best practices align with public health and industry guidelines.


LEED CERTIFICATION

LEED CERTIFICATION

345 California became LEED Platinum Certified in 2020 and recertified Platinum in 2024, based on numerous initiatives that improved the building’s efficiency and lowered its carbon emissions, among other positives.

Through our BeWell™ Promise, Metropolis will continue focusing on the health, wellness, and sustainability of the workplace. BeWell™!

CARBON NEUTRAL

CARBON NEUTRAL

From a tenant perspective, the sustainability advantages to staying at 345 California include minimizing potential carbon emissions. Based on operational emissions data, 345 California offset 1,114 metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2024. Offsetting 1,114 metric tons of greenhouse gas is a significant achievement in terms of environmental impact. To put it into perspective, here are a few real life equivalents that can help you relate to the scale of this offset:


  • Forests: On average, a healthy mature tree can absorb approximately 22 kilograms (0.022 metric tons) of CO2 per year. Offsetting 1,114 metric tons of CO2 is equivalent to the annual CO2 absorption of approximately 1,301 acres of forest in one year.
  • Home Electricity: In 2019, 120.9 million homes in the United States consumed 1,437 kWh of electricity. On average, each home consumed 11,880 kWh of delivered electricity. The national average carbon dioxide output rate for electricity generated in 2019 was 884.2 lbs CO2 per megawatt-hour, which translates to about 953.7 lbs CO2 per megawatt-hour for delivered electricity. Offsetting 1,114 metric tons of CO2 is equivalent to 220 home’s electricity use for one year.
  • Gasoline-Powered Vehicles: In 2020, the weighted average combined fuel economy of cars and light trucks was 22.9 miles per gallon. The average vehicle miles traveled in 2019 was 11,520 miles per year. In 2019, the ratio of carbon dioxide emissions to total greenhouse gas emissions for passenger vehicles was 0.993. Offsetting 1,114 metric tons of CO2 is equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions from 265 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year.

ENERGY STAR® PARTNER

ENERGY STAR® PARTNER

Metropolis Investment Holdings Inc. has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR® program as an ENERGY STAR® Partner. Being an ENERGY STAR® Partner is a mark of excellence and signifies our commitment to energy conservation and environmental stewardship. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, we have joined a distinguished network of organizations that prioritize reducing energy consumption and lowering greenhouse gas emissions at all Metropolis assets including 345 California. We believe this organization-wide initiative will contribute to a greener and more sustainable world for future generations.