Green Facilities

ArcGIS is helping build the world's first carbon-neutral city

Our Customers Say...  Building a city like this has never been done before. And GIS is proving to be an absolutely critical tool.  Shannon McElvaney Site Control/GIS Manager CH2M HILL View the presentation.

ESRI Gets Green ESRI has a strong history providing tools that foster solutions to sustain our world and support GIS for Green Government [PDF].

Many organizations are managing capital assets with huge environmental footprints. Forty percent of global raw materials are consumed by buildings. Facilities consume 65 percent of total U.S. electricity and contribute 40 percent of emissions and 20 percent of the volume in landfills. By integrating inside and outside building management with GIS, you can make a difference.

• Transportation—Reduce your organization's carbon footprint by optimizing the miles your vehicle travels.
• Environment—Increase your facility's health and sustainability.
• Energy—Use GIS to identify alternative sources such as roof space for solar panels.

Success Stories

• Masdar City
• Boston Showcases Solar Power Potential with Web GIS

Take a look at other case studies, podcasts, demos, and books and white papers.

Working to Understand Global Climate Change