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
Watershed sustainability practices

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.

Grace Pacific truck

Recycled Aggregate

Grace Pacific is committed to working with government agencies and nonprofit organizations to support recycling programs. We believe that helping to preserve Hawaii’s limited natural resources and reducing deposits in community landfills is tied to our mission to enhance our islands.

In 2003, we began producing construction grade aggregate for the construction and road building industry with reclaimed asphalt pavement and concrete. We now recycle more than 135,000 tons of concrete and asphalt each year.

Our effort to lessen the burden on Oahu’s landfills does not end there. We continue to look for ways to reduce waste and protect our island home.

Warm Mix Asphalt

Grace has been a pioneer in the use of Warm Mix Asphalt in Hawaii. Warm Mix Asphalt technologies allow us to lower the temperatures at which the asphalt materials are mixed and placed on the road. The temperature reductions have the advantage of lower fuel consumption and decreasing the production of greenhouse gases. In addition, the end-product benefits include better compaction on the road and the ability to haul paving mix for longer distances.

Grace Pacific workers