To increase our overall capacity with minimal to no impact on our current energy efficiency, UCB is embracing new workplace initiatives to support its vision of a greener UCB. One of these initiatives is the Atlanta Warehouse building, opened in 2021, that features a large sustainable kitchen focused on decreasing paper and plastic consumption by incorporating reusable/washable plates, silverware and glasses, and promoting a farm-to-table approach to in-office dining. 

In building the Warehouse, nearly 92% of waste from the first phase of demolition was reused in the new building. The Warehouse also features two 8,000-gallon rainwater collection cisterns to assist in reducing our water consumption.

Sustainability efforts extend to our other U.S. sites include using recycling streams and compactors for recyclable waste, having a public transportation program in place to assist employees in reducing emissions from car travel to and from the office, and implementing reverse osmosis water usage. 
 

Our Atlanta campus utilizes 100% green electricity derived from alternate power sources (solar/wind), and we recently installed 10 electric vehicle (E.V.) chargers for a total of 14 with more to follow as demand increases. We also planted trees along the Atlanta property perimeter fence line to complement reforestation goals. At our new Research Triangle Park (RTP) office, we’re installing two E.V. stations and we’re currently using composting for recycling organic matter in an effort to reduce our environmental footprint.