DC SUSTAINABILITY

SITE SELECTION - LEVEL 1

Sensitive Land Protection

• Comply with LEED credit Sensitive Land Protection
• Locate the project on previously developed land OR land that does not meet the criteria for sensitive land.
• Sensitive lands include prime farmland, floodplains, habitat, water bodies, and wetlands
• Prioritize sites with opportunities to nourish and increase biodiversity
• Refer to Nike’s DC Location Standards
  

Sub-Metering Capability

• Locate your project in an existing building that is set up such that your project can independently meter energy (electricity, natural gas, etc.) and water consumption
• Ensure that energy and water usage is being tracked on all projects
• Further instructions on sub-metering requirements are located in the Energy and Water category
  

All-Electric (HVAC & DHW)

• Locate your projects in a building that utilizes electric based HVAC and DHW systems
• Electrification is a key component in decarbonization, so priority needs to be given to all-electric systems
  

HVAC&R with No or Low-Impact Refrigerants

• Once a building is electrified, refrigerants are the number one source of scope 1 carbon emissions. Selecting a building for your project that has no or low-impact refrigerants can help to drastically lower your project’s carbon emissions.

Low Carbon Shipping Route

• Prioritize sites with low carbon shipping routes
• Refer to Nike’s DC Location Standards

Regional Energy Grid

• Prioritize projects on sites with renewable energy sourced in the region, or the ability to produce on site
• Refer to Nike’s DC Location Standards

OPTIONAL: Capability for Nike to manage utilities

• The ability for Nike to manage our own utility bills will provide more transparency and help us track our energy, water, and waste usage. By tracking these end-uses accurately, we can make sure we are on track to achieve Nike’s sustainability goals. 

OPTIONAL: Protect or Restore Habitat

• Comply with LEED Credit Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
• Restore 30% if the projects site identified as previously developed using native or adapted vegetation

OPTIONAL: All-Electric (Cooking)

• Locate your project in a building that utilizes induction-based cooking
• Electrification is a key component in decarbonization

OPTIONAL: Assessment and Planning for Resilience

• Comply with LEED pilot credit Assessment and Planning for Resilience
• Work alongside Nike’s Global Resilience Team to identify and plan around potential site hazards
• Work alongside Nike’s Business Continuity Team to develop continuity plan
• Understand opportunities for site to be independent from external energy grids
• Refer to Nike’s DC Location Standards

OPTIONAL: Design for Enhanced Resilience



• Comply with LEED Pilot Credit Design for Enhanced Resilience