Sustainable Business Operations & Management

LEED^® Commitment

Ballantyne exemplifies responsible development. The Corporate Park features more than two million square feet of LEED^® Gold-certified office space. Northwood Office is compliant with LEED requirements regarding smoking areas’ distance from buildings and air intakes. Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne is also LEED-certified.

Landscaping

The importance of sustainability is also at the foundation of Ballantyne’s landscaping functions.

• Proud member of Audubon International, affirming our commitment to promoting sustainable practices that demonstrate good stewardship of the natural environment
• Selects plant material based on its growth habit for the Charlotte region. All plants in the Corporate Park are viewed as native plant species to the area.
• Ensures all fertilizer and pesticide programs are ecologically responsible
• Focuses on integrated pest management as a responsible operator
• Implemented an arboriculture program to improve and maintain the health and environment of treescapes
• Has planted thousands of trees to ensure a sustainable tree canopy for future generations

Community Education and Engagement

Ballantyne is committed to educating its tenants about the importance of sustainability.

• Northwood Office brought an apiary and nearly 180,000 bees to Ballantyne’s Backyard in May 2021. The location provides strong sunlight and proximity to water and is viewable for park visitors.
• Offers annual Earth Day Event featuring green vendors, free secure shredding and recycling of electronics, household and clothing items, medicines and more. Recent efforts included recycling more than 4,000 pounds of electronics, more than 700 pounds of household and clothing goods, more than 100 pounds of old and unused medicine, more than 1,000 pounds of ballasts and shredding nearly 15,000 pounds of paper
• Offers seminars on sustainable-related topics