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— Sustainability
Building a better future.
Sustainability is a central concern at SL Green. We make a conscious effort to improve New York City by minimizing our carbon footprint through emissions reductions, resource conservation, and operational excellence. We are continually working to upgrade our portfolio, improving the sustainability of all our buildings both in building operations and performance as well as in the materials and methods we use in construction and renovation.
01 — Quote
Sustainable design creates a better work environment.
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LEED Certification
![Energy Star logo](https://1madisonnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Building_Sustainability_Cert_ES.jpg)
Energy Star
![BOMA 360 logo](https://1madisonnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Building_Sustainability_Cert_BOMA-cropped.jpg)
BOMA 360
04 — Impact
Designed with the future in mind.
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Conserve Energy
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Sustainability Performance
![Biodiversity icon: trees](https://1madisonnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Biodiversity.png)
Biodiversity
![Wellness and Productivity icon: a meter with a high ranking](https://1madisonnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Wellness.png)
Wellness and Productivity
![Proximity to Nature icon: trees on rolling hills](https://1madisonnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Proximity.png)
Proximity to Nature
![Transportation icon: a subway train](https://1madisonnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Transport.png)
Transportation
![Garden Floors icon: a park bench next to a tree](https://1madisonnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Garden.png)
Garden Floors
More than 1 acre of outdoor spaces that mitigate heat island effect and regulate storm water runoff.
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Community Impact
Engaged government officials, community members, and local businesses on development plans to ensure positive community impacts are maximized.
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Efficiency
High performance curtain wall that optimizes heating and cooling efficiency.
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Column-free Floor Plates
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100 Walk Score®
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Urban Infill
Construction that avoids sprawl and green field development.