Blackwater water recycling system is the largest in a commercial high-rise building in the U.S. and first of its kind in San Francisco
System to save 7.8 million gallons of drinking water annually, supporting Salesforce’s commitment to environmental sustainability
SAN FRANCISCO\u2014January 11, 2018\u2014Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that Salesforce Tower\u2014which opened to the first group of Salesforce employees this week\u2014will feature the largest on-site water recycling system in a commercial high-rise building in the United States. This is a transformative milestone in the company’s ongoing sustainability journey and the first of its kind for the City of San Francisco.
In Salesforce Tower, wastewater from sources such as rooftop rainwater collection, cooling towers, showers, sinks, toilets and urinals will be collected, treated in a centralized treatment center and recirculated through a separate pipe system to serve non-potable uses in the building. The system will reduce drinking water demand by saving up to 30,000 gallons of fresh water a day, 7.8 million gallons a year, equivalent to the annual water consumption of 16,000 San Francisco residents.
In collaboration with the City of San Francisco and Boston Properties, the blackwater system will be installed in Salesforce Tower making it the first partnership in the U.S. between a city government, building owner and a tenant to support blackwater reuse in a commercial high-rise building. The system will provide water recycling for all tenants in Salesforce Tower and offers a blueprint for how other companies looking to make a positive impact in the world can harness sustainable innovation.
The water recycling system is the latest example of Salesforce\u2019s commitment to the environment through green building practices. Salesforce has also achieved or is pursuing green building certification in 64 percent of its global office spaces and LEED Platinum certification\u2014the highest possible achievement\u2014for three buildings in its San Francisco headquarters.
Since the company\u2019s founding, Salesforce has harnessed its culture of innovation to incorporate sustainability into all facets of its business starting with delivering value to customers through its energy-efficient cloud. The company has since achieved net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, 33 years ahead of its original commitment.
Comments on the news:
"In our ongoing commitment to reduce our environmental footprint, Salesforce Tower gives us an opportunity to re-invent core building impact," said Suzanne DiBianca, executive vice president, corporate relations and chief philanthropy officer, Salesforce. "We’re excited to install a state-of-the-art water recycling system to lead that effort at a scale that has never been done before in a commercial high-rise building. Since our founding, Salesforce has been committed to equality for all stakeholders, which includes improving the state of the world through our business."
\u201cAt Salesforce, real estate is more than architecture and design. It\u2019s about creating a \u201chome\u201d that has a positive impact on all of our key stakeholders, including employees, partners, customers, communities and the environment,\u201d said Elizabeth Pinkham, executive vice president, global real estate, Salesforce. \u201cBecause our offices are a physical expression of our values, Salesforce is committed to integrating green building practices into our real estate strategy, including office design, construction and operations.\u201d
\u201cWe are proud to be working on this innovative public-private partnership with Salesforce that will substantially reduce their water footprint, helping the community to conserve the city\u2019s precious drinking water supply,\u201d said Harlan Kelly, general manager, San Francisco Public Utilities. \u201cSalesforce continues to show leadership and commitment to sustainability and this environmental milestone will serve as a model for other responsible businesses.\u201d
"This is a major milestone for green building within the United States. Salesforce has long been a leader in sustainability, but today’s announcement sets a new standard and provides a blueprint for how companies, regardless of building ownership, can innovate on green building practices,\u201d said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, U.S. Green Building Council. \u201cWe are grateful to have Salesforce pioneer this blackwater system and look forward to a day when it’s commonplace for all commercial high-rises.\u201d
\u201cBoston Properties is committed to making sustainable improvements in all of its assets and is excited to be partnering with Salesforce on this first of its kind blackwater reuse system,\u201d said Danny Murtagh, vice president of engineering, Boston Properties. \u201cWe recognize the scarcity of water resources in California and are looking forward to making substantial improvements in the industry by recycling blackwater.\u201d
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