SPOTLIGHT
Managing our environmental impact
With more than 130 offices from coast to coast, our real estate footprint represents one of the largest environmental impacts we have because of factors like energy consumption, water usage, and in-office waste.
In recent years, we’ve focused on improving our environmental impact primarily by reducing our footprint, using square footage per full-time team member as a key metric.
Since fiscal year 2016, we’ve reduced our square footage per full-time team member by 24 percent. This represents a significant reduction in environmental footprint. Two strategies were key to our achievement.
Hotelling and flexible work creates new opportunities
Flexible working arrangements became more widespread at MNP following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to significant changes in office space requirements. With many team members splitting their time between the office and home, some regional offices no longer needed the same amount of space. This shift allowed us to reassess and optimize our real estate footprint, leading to more efficient use of resources.
Overall, the increased adoption of flexible working arrangements not only transformed how MNP utilized office space, but also contributed to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly workplace.
Using efficiency standards to support decision-making
When possible, we build and lease our premises to meet efficiency standards in commercial sustainability. Environmental certifications help standardize and measure environmental performance, making it easier to assess and compare the sustainability of different office buildings.
As our firm needs evolve our office footprint will change – but our commitment to environmentally-friendly spaces remains a consistent value.