Sustainability
Our Sustainable Building Practices
STOBG has decades of experience delivering integrated, high-performance, cost-effective solutions to meet our clients’ sustainability goals in the construction industry. Whether your objectives are centered on reducing your carbon footprint or on employee health and well-being, STOBG can help achieve your goals. Our work includes LEED® construction projects and implementation of the WELL™ Building Standard and WELL™ certification across construction projects.
LEED® Registered
150M+ SF of LEED® Construction Projects & Registered Space
WELL™ Accredited
Supporting WELL™ certification with 17 WELL™ Accredited Professionals
BREEAM Registered
30 BREEAM UK Registered Projects
Living Building Challenge Certified
3 Living Building Challenge Certified Projects
Decoding Net Zero with Jennifer Taranto
Tune in to the Building Conversations podcast to hear from STOBG’s Vice President of Sustainability, Jennifer Taranto, as she explains the evolving world of net zero buildings—what it means, key drivers behind the movement, and how government regulations, renewable energy, and emerging technologies are shaping the future of sustainable construction.
Our Approach
At STOBG, we combine data, innovation, and on-site practices to build smarter, reduce impact, and deliver more responsible projects. STOBG delivers sustainable construction solutions that reduce environmental impact while maximizing building performance. Our expertise spans LEED-certified construction, WELL building standards, net zero strategies, and carbon reduction initiatives across diverse project types.
Green Building Certifications
Supporting project teams in achieving certification goals such as LEED, WELL, and other sustainability frameworks through documentation management, coordination with design teams, and implementation during construction.
Carbon Tracking & Transparency
We support project teams in understanding the embodied carbon implications of material and procurement decisions by using industry tools and supplier data to bring greater transparency to project carbon impacts.
Jobsite Emissions Reduction
Implementing practices that reduce energy use and emissions during construction, including efficient temporary power strategies and consideration of lower-emissions equipment where feasible.
Waste Reduction & Circularity
Planning and managing construction waste diversion, material reuse, and recycling strategies that help projects reduce landfill impacts and support more circular construction practices.
Responsible Procurement
Supporting responsible sourcing by working with suppliers and project teams to identify materials that meet our client's sustainability goals and reporting requirements.
Construction Environmental Management
Managing job site practices that protect air quality, control pollution, and maintain responsible material handling to minimize environmental impacts during construction.
Green Building Certifications
Supporting project teams in achieving certification goals such as LEED, WELL, and other sustainability frameworks through documentation management, coordination with design teams, and implementation during construction.
Carbon Tracking & Transparency
We support project teams in understanding the embodied carbon implications of material and procurement decisions by using industry tools and supplier data to bring greater transparency to project carbon impacts.
Jobsite Emissions Reduction
Implementing practices that reduce energy use and emissions during construction, including efficient temporary power strategies and consideration of lower-emissions equipment where feasible.
Waste Reduction & Circularity
Planning and managing construction waste diversion, material reuse, and recycling strategies that help projects reduce landfill impacts and support more circular construction practices.
Responsible Procurement
Supporting responsible sourcing by working with suppliers and project teams to identify materials that meet our client's sustainability goals and reporting requirements.
Construction Environmental Management
Managing job site practices that protect air quality, control pollution, and maintain responsible material handling to minimize environmental impacts during construction.
Recognized by the Leaders Shaping Healthy Buildings
Collaboration is at the heart of progress. At STOBG, we’ve forged strategic partnerships with leading organizations to advance sustainability and wellness in the built environment. Together with our partners, we’re building a network of expertise and action, driving meaningful change for our clients, communities, and the planet.
• Strategic Alliance Partner with Delos, creators of the WELL™ Building Standard
• Founding Member of the WELL™ Living Laboratory
• Member of the U.S. Green Building Council
• Member of the Irish Green Building Council
• Member of the UK Green Building Council
• Member of the Canada Green Building Council
Meet Our Sustainability Expert
Jennifer Taranto leads sustainability at STO Building Group (STOBG), partnering with clients and project teams to deliver buildings that meet ambitious performance, carbon, and certification goals. As a LEED Fellow and WELL Faculty member, she brings deep expertise in sustainable construction and is a frequent speaker and educator on the future of the built environment.
Jennifer Taranto
Impact in Action
Learn more about how we put sustainability expertise into action in projects like these.
What Our Experts Are Saying
Explore more sustainability content on STOBG's thought leadership platform, 'the word.'