Boston, MA A subsidiary of The Bulfinch Companies, Inc. (Bulfinch) has been presented with the 2023 Life Sciences & Healthcare ESG Leadership Award by Harrison Street, a prominent investment management firm specializing in alternative real assets and managing around $56 billion in assets.
The ESG Leadership Awards by Harrison Street recognize partners who exemplify principles that support sustainable development. The 2023 award winners were acknowledged for their outstanding contributions across various sectors. Bulfinch was commended for its steadfast commitment to integrating sustainable practices across its portfolio, particularly in enhancing building technology systems and certifications. The company’s dedication to managing and reducing environmental impacts at Osborn Triangle earned them this recognition.
Osborn Triangle – Courtesy of Bulfinch and Copyright: Warren Patterson Photography
Osborn Triangle, situated in Cambridge’s Kendall Sq. neighborhood, serves as a global center for the life science and innovation communities. Positioned near prestigious institutions like MIT and Harvard, as well as major life science and Biotech companies worldwide, the campus comprises three buildings totaling 677,000 square feet, along with a 650-space parking garage at 610 Main St., 700 Main St., and 1 Portland St.
The properties at Osborn Triangle boast multiple sustainable certifications including LEED, Fitwel, Energy Star, and BOMA 360 Performance. The campus actively works towards reducing energy consumption and aims to transition to 100% green power. Bulfinch, in collaboration with Eversource, conducted an energy audit to identify incentive projects, with several already completed and more underway. As the property manager, Bulfinch fosters improved health and wellbeing through tenant activities and engagement programs. The recent brand refresh of the campus highlights the park, healthy lifestyle tenant initiatives, sustainability efforts, and community outreach programs.
Cayla Franco, Osborn Triangle property manager, and Pamela Yang, Bulfinch chief operating officer accepting the award.
Jill Brosig, chief impact officer and managing director at Harrison Street, expressed, “We are delighted to recognize Bulfinch with the 2023 Life Sciences & Healthcare ESG Leadership Award for their continuous endeavors in implementing sustainable practices at Osborn Triangle. Bulfinch’s dedication to identifying and executing initiatives to minimize environmental impact aligns with the essence of our ESG Leadership Awards, and we anticipate their ongoing achievements.”
This accolade acknowledges Bulfinch’s initiatives to Discover + Deliver innovative methods to manage and diminish environmental impacts through energy efficiency, water and waste reduction, while providing health-focused programs and community outreach for tenants.
In addition to their environmental commitments, Bulfinch has introduced initiatives to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and the broader commercial real estate sector. Collaborations with the Boston Women’s Workforce Council’s 100% Talent Compact and the CREW’s CEO Pledge for Action underscore their dedication to gender and racial equality and advancing diversity in the industry.
Robert Brierley, SVP, Director of Property Management, remarked, “We are truly honored to receive this award recognizing Bulfinch’s ESG dedication and innovation in the Life Science and Healthcare sector. At Bulfinch, our environmental stewardship and social responsibility initiatives build trust with our stakeholders and contribute to the betterment of the communities where we operate and reside.”