Sustainability

At Alexander & Baldwin, prioritizing sustainability is about fulfilling our mission to improve Hawaii’s communities and create value for all stakeholders. A&B strives to operate our businesses with integrity, in ways that are environmentally and socially responsible. We are committed to building a better Hawaii today and for the future.

Sustainability

At Alexander & Baldwin, prioritizing sustainability is about fulfilling our mission to improve Hawaii’s communities and create value for all stakeholders. A&B strives to operate our businesses with integrity, in ways that are environmentally and socially responsible. We are committed to building a better Hawaii today and for the future.

Sustainable Elements of Our Properties

A&B is committed to incorporating sustainable elements within its commercial real estate portfolio and has implemented various energy efficiency programs to date.  As the largest owner of grocery-anchored centers in Hawaii, A&B provides gathering spaces with an appealing mix of community-focused dining, shopping and service options, with sustainability at its core.

Sustainable features throughout A&B’s properties include:

  • Adaptive reuse of existing building structures
  • Energy efficient HVAC, lighting and fixtures
  • Photovoltaic (PV) systems
  • Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
  • Pedestrian-friendly open spaces
  • BigBelly solar-powered trash compacting bins
  • Environmentally friendly landscaping
  • Ride- and bike share options

Watersheds & Conservation

We are a founding member of the East Maui Watershed Partnership, Hawaii’s first private-public sector partnership to preserve the state’s valuable watersheds.

Established in 1991, it served as the model for what is today nine watershed partnerships that exist across the Hawaiian island chain. We are an active member in three of these partnerships, which is commensurate with our land ownership. The mission of these partnerships is to protect vital watersheds that support essential sources of water, native biota, and recreational and aesthetic uses for the people of Hawaii.

On Kauai, we have partnered with The Nature Conservancy to protect two critical parcels on the island with recognized conservation value. The Wainiha Preserve and the Kanaele Bog contain flora and fauna endemic to those areas.

More than a half million dollars was donated by A&B over the past few decades to support watershed and other land conservation efforts.

Energy

A&B has a long history of providing renewable energy. Throughout its history, the company has been a leader in generating electricity from hydropower and solar. Today, we continue to implement sustainable features on our commercial properties such as PV systems, LED lighting, energy efficient HVAC and fixtures, and EV charging stations.