We align our work with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) developed by the United Nations to ensure our local actions are relevant and measurable at the global scale. Our work directly advances the seven goals highlighted below.
As you scroll, you will see the SDGs we’re tackling here at The Alliance Center and the specific projects that align with each goal.
Living Laboratory is a program of The Alliance Center focused on piloting innovative, scalable solutions that increase clean energy and resiliency in the commercial building sector, as well as improve the lives of building occupants.
in Lower Downtown and top ten in Denver
in North America leveraging a publicly available carshare
per month as a result of bidirectional charger
rooftop solar array
savings in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the average office building in Denver
vehicle miles driven in greenhouse gas emissions last year via our building compared to the average office building in Denver
of the Regenerative Recovery Coalition (RRC) advance SDG 7, and we help connect them to each other and scale our collective impact
in renewable energy credits offset since 2006
Best for Colorado, a program of The Alliance Center, invites all Colorado companies to measure and improve their social and environmental impact, helping to advance sustainable and innovative practices across industries.
made by our Best for Colorado community
Our vision is a truly equitable and sustainable future. We are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, reduces inequalities and creates systems in which everyone can thrive. We recognize this is forever work and are committed to the journey.
We are building a pipeline of employment for communities who have traditionally been left out of the environmental movement. Together with our partners, we’re helping grow the next wave of sustainability leaders so it’s more representative of the diverse communities in Colorado.
uplifting emerging BIPOC leaders in the sustainability field
focus on advancing SDG 10
The Regenerative Recovery Coalition is a project of The Alliance Center which includes hundreds of individuals, nonprofits, for-profits, government representatives and more working together to create a regenerative economy and build Colorado forward from the pandemic.
are committed to build Colorado forward toward a sustainable and equitable future
work toward SDG 11
As national leaders in waste diversion, we integrate responsible consumption into all aspects of our operations.
have avoided going to the trash through our Hard to Recycle station since 2015
of our building’s waste is diverted from the landfill
advance SDG 12 directly
We convene and mobilize the over 300 members of the Regenerative Recovery Coalition to accelerate climate action across Colorado.
from RRC members elevated to Colorado decision makers to combat climate change, 11 of which informed new state laws in 2021
focus their work on SDG 13
The Alliance Center building and its amenities and services support dozens of tenant organizations who align with our mission. We host hundreds of events annually with thousands of attendees each year in our certified green event space. Together, we are working with our community to accomplish the goal of a more sustainable future for all.
Each of our tenants self-identified which of the Sustainable Development Goals their work most closely aligns with. The chart below gives the percentage of our tenants that are working towards each of the 17 goals.
accomplished by our tenant organizations in 2020 that advance several SDGs
are represented and advanced by members in our RRC community
advance SDG 17 directly
are accelerated by The Alliance Center’s mission-driven tenant community
