Sustainability is no longer just a moral imperative. It’s a business strategy. At Epsten Group, we’ve proven that designing for environmental and social impact also drives performance, trust, and growth. Sustainability is more than a consulting service—it’s embedded into every square foot of our own operations. As trusted advisors in green building, wellness certifications, and ESG strategy, we believe the best way to guide others is to lead by example.
That’s why we made our own 7,200-square-foot Atlanta headquarters a showcase of sustainable design and operations. Our internal space reflects the same high standards we bring to our clients, and our Sustainability Facts label highlights the measurable outcomes behind our values.
Our Certifications Are More Than Badges
We don’t just consult on certifications—we live them. Our office has earned third-party recognition across every dimension of sustainability, including:
- LEED ID+C v4 (Gold) – Interior Design & Construction
- WELL v2 Pilot + WELL Equity Rated + WELL Health-Safety Rated – Health, wellness, and equity
- Fitwel v2.1 – 2 Stars – Building performance for human wellbeing
- Living Building Challenge Petal Certifications – v3.1 and Materials Petal v4.0
- RESET Air v2 (Commercial Interiors) – Real-time indoor air quality monitoring
- JUST. Label v2.0 – Organizational equity and transparency
- EcoVadis – Corporate social responsibility excellence
- Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Commitment – Verified carbon reduction
These distinctions are more than industry benchmarks. They’re investments in the long-term success of our people, our business, and our clients.
How Sustainability Drives Business Growth
Our own transformation proves what we’ve always known: sustainability delivers returns far beyond environmental impact. Here’s how our efforts are paying off:
- Attracting and Retaining Talent: Today’s workforce wants more than a paycheck. They want purpose. Our certified workplace design, wellness policies, and social equity practices help us attract and keep mission-driven professionals who are passionate about impact.
- Earning Client Trust: Clients want partners who don’t just talk about sustainability. They want those who can prove it. Our own experience navigating LEED, WELL, LBC, and ESG frameworks makes us a more credible, relatable advisor.
- Winning More Work: Certifications like JUST and EcoVadis show prospective clients we hold ourselves accountable to the same standards we ask of them. That transparency gives us a clear edge in competitive pursuits.
- Operating More Efficiently: Monitoring systems like RESET Air help us optimize energy use and indoor environmental quality. These performance gains reduce operational costs while improving employee satisfaction and productivity.
- Future-Proofing Our Business: As regulations and stakeholder expectations shift—especially around embodied carbon, health, and DEI—our proactive approach positions us ahead of the curve.
Setting the Standard for High-Performance, People First Spaces
Clients often ask us, “What does a high-performance, sustainable office look like?” Now we can show them—with data. Our Sustainability Facts label breaks it down visually: every certification and commitment we’ve made is measurable, verifiable, and replicable.
This label isn’t just about our space. It’s about how we help others succeed. From global portfolios to small interior fit outs, we bring lessons learned from our own space into every project we touch.
Epsten Group’s mission has always been to improve the built environment ethically, holistically, and globally. Our headquarters reflects that mission in action, with measurable performance across:
- Indoor environmental quality
- Low-carbon material selection
- Health and wellness standards
- Equity and organizational transparency
- Operational efficiency and resilience
As regulations tighten and sustainability standards rise, we remain committed to evolving our practices and helping others do the same.
Ready to Turn Sustainability into Strategy?
If your organization is pursuing LEED, WELL, ESG reporting, or net-zero carbon goals, you need a partner who’s done more than read the guidelines. You need one who’s implemented them. Epsten Group combines deep technical expertise with firsthand experience that delivers real business value.
Let’s talk about how sustainability can elevate your space, your team, and your bottom line.
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