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Flex Your Power Case Study: Adobe

An Effective Practice

This practice has been Archived and is no longer maintained.

Description

Adobe Systems outsources its facilities management to Cushman & Wakefield. Adobe measures the performance of Cushman & Wakefield's facilities management using a set of eleven key performance indicators (KPIs) that were jointly developed. These indicators target: 1) energy conservation, 2) cost controls, 3) preventative maintenance, and 4) customer satisfaction. One of the KPIs, for example, requires that all three office towers qualify for the ENERGY STAR label each year - a challenge since Adobe continues to increase the number of employees and HVAC-intensive data centers and labs on campus, all of which increase total energy demand. Cushman & Wakefield's performance under the KPI is directly tied to 20 percent of its management fees. This practice encourages conservation practices.

Goal / Mission

The goals of the KPIs are to ensure optimal efficiency as well as cost control and functionality.

Results / Accomplishments

Since 2001 Cushman & Wakefield has implemented a number of energy efficiency, energy conservation and water use efficiency measures at Adobe Towers. In total, approximately $958,500 have been spent, receiving $178,489 in rebates and other incentives, and achieving annual energy cost savings around $748,000.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Adobe Systems Incorporated and Cushman and Wakefield Property Management
Primary Contact
Adobe Systems Incorporated
345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110-2704
408-536-6000
http://www.adobe.com/
Topics
Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
Organization(s)
Adobe Systems Incorporated and Cushman and Wakefield Property Management
Source
Flex Your Power Efficiency Partnership
Date of publication
2005
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
San Jose, CA
Michigan Health Improvement Alliance