“Be the partner of choice to help organizations realize the value of sustainability and create a world in which our team members and clients’ employees live and work in an environment that is mutually beneficial for people, the planet, our partners, and profit, now and for generations to come.”

3R Sustainability was established in 2007 as a service provider for project reviews to GBCI. Once the company acquired significant experience in green building practices, it rebranded in 2014 to 3R Sustainability and then expanded its work to more ESG initiatives in general. With time, the company grew and offered a comprehensive range of sustainability and ESG consulting services, mostly in the built environment sector.

3R Sustainability is a firm specializing in sustainability and ESG, which caters to different types of clients such as businesses, corporations, architects, engineers, developers, and property owners. The services provided by the firm focus on the realization of the value of sustainability in the operations and assets of an organization. This is achieved through the identification of sustainability goals, the development of actionable plans, and the provision of progress reports based on accurate data. Furthermore, 3R provides consulting services on sustainability assessment and building standards certification, if required by the client.

3R Sustainability is a certified WBE, B Corp, EcoVadis Strategic Training Partner, and CDP Accredited Solutions Provider. The company's holistic approach to sustainability and ESG is built to meet the increasing demands for responsible and transparent business practices across industries.

Core Sustainability Service Areas

Sustainability & ESG

3R Sustainability provides a holistic set of services to help organizations integrate sustainability into their operations and achieve their goals. With expertise across various sustainability reporting frameworks, including GRI, UN SDGs, SASB, EcoVadis, B Corp, and more, 3R helps clients prioritize the most impactful actions for their unique needs. Their Materiality Assessment service identifies for an organization and its stakeholders the key sustainability issues that matter. Through Strategy & Planning, 3R works with clients to develop tailored sustainability strategies that are aligned with business objectives.

Sustainability reporting services give a clear narrative of tracking progress, commitments, and future plans, ensuring organizations are held accountable and communicate their efforts effectively. Moreover, 3R provides policy writing and supply chain engagement support to develop robust policies and engage suppliers in sustainability efforts. Their Data Validation and assurance services ensure that sustainability data is accurate, reliable, and compliant with reporting standards. As an EcoVadis Strategic Training Partner and a CDP Accredited Solutions Provider, 3R enables businesses to gain corporate ratings and certifications, bringing about positive environmental and social change in industries.

Climate & GHC

3R Sustainability provides a wide range of greenhouse gas (GHG) consulting services to assist organizations in meeting their climate goals. Their team of experts offers GHG inventory services, ensuring accurate measurement and reporting of emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. Climate Scenario Analysis enables 3R to help organizations assess potential climate risks and opportunities.

3R also provides Product Life Cycle Assessments, which are conducted to determine the environmental impact at every stage of a product's life cycle. The company further assists clients through Target Setting; science-based, yet achievable, emission reduction targets can be defined to help clients determine their goals. Their Resource Reduction Strategy service allows organizations to devise effective carbon-reduction strategies. Finally, 3R provides climate-related reporting to ensure compliance with regulations and frameworks, offering organizations the transparency and insights needed for informed decision-making in their sustainability journey.

Built Environment

3R Sustainability offers professional advice throughout the process of building certification, assisting any organization at any stage of their project. Understanding deep building performance, 3R helps clients meet certification requirements and achieve their sustainability goals. With a specialization in LEED, the team reviews hundreds of LEED projects every year, applying their extensive experience to support clients in earning this prestigious certification.

For organizations whose goals may align better with other frameworks, 3R also offers expertise in WELL, Fitwel, and TRUE Zero Waste certifications. Their services cover a wide range of building performance areas, including energy modeling, to optimize energy efficiency. In addition, 3R emphasizes performance, health, and wellness in the built environment, ensuring that sustainability goals are met while promoting the well-being of building occupants.

Sports & Events

3R Sustainability focuses on delivering well-rounded sustainability for the sports business, which contributes to the best possible environmental and societal outcomes for arenas and teams adopting sustainable practices. With a practice of event programming and execution under its belt-3R services major sports-organizing associations such as FIFA, NFL, NBA and MLB-in integrating mandatory sustainability considerations as part of successful large-scale-event hosting. Their expertise encompasses a range of services, such as materiality assessments, sustainability reporting with reference to GRI standards, and development of management systems such as ISO 20121.

3R delivers LEED, TRUE, and WELL certification, energy modeling, decarbonization planning, and GHG inventories (Scopes 1, 2, and 3). Moreover, the team does climate risk assessment, waste reduction planning, and policy development, which includes sustainable procurement strategies. For long-term value creation, 3R provides sports organizations an opportunity to align with their sustainability goals and make a better and more responsible environment for their stakeholders.

Jana Lake - President & Owner

“3R provides consulting services rooted in science, supported by data, and driven by innovation, education, and continual improvement, delivering full-service sustainability solutions to our clients to achieve material business goals.”