Beyond “Going Green” :
Sustainability Practices as a
Part of Business Operations
Gordy Sifferath, Lockheed Martin Facilities Engineer
Lockheed Martin Site Characteristics
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52 Acre Site
615,000 SF Building
Constructed in 1964 & 1974
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2,200 Parking Stalls
1,600 Current employees
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Lockheed Martin Goes “Green”
LMC Environmental Goals
2009 absolute reduction targets:
Reduce carbon impact by 5%
Reduce landfill waste by 8%
Reduce hazardous waste by 5%
Reduce water usage by 8%
Align suppliers with our environmental goals
Absolute reduction targets for 2012:
Reduce carbon impact by 25%
Reduce waste to landfill by 25%
Reduce water usage by 25%
“It’s not new for us to care about the planet. What is new is our
commitment to make this caring part of our culture, part of our brand,
and part of our long-term strategy.” – Bob Stevens, CEO LMCO
Source: April 2008 LM Today article -http://www.lockheedmartin.com/news/lmtoday/
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ENERGY STAR LABEL in 2008
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Reduced energy consumption by 39%
Equivalent to eliminating green house gas emissions from that of 2500 cars per year
Join 3200 other buildings nation wide.
Prerequisite for LEED Certification, currently registered for EB v2.0
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Primary Objectives for the Project
• Parking lots past their useful life.
• Avoid Stormwater Assessment from the City (No Net Increase in Impervious Area)
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Additional Project Considerations
•Current city code requirements.
•Safety of pedestrian traffic.
•Partnership with County & Metropolitan SWCD to develop site master plan.
•Multi-year project phased into 7 sections.
•2009 phase 1 construction completed.
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Project Benefits
Cost Avoidance
• City storm water utility trunk charge.
• Requires less deicing chemicals.
• Reduce fuel consumption by reducing mowing, 2009 - 73% reduction in lawn mowing hours.
• Working with city to reduce storm sewer utility fees.
Environmental
• Reduce storm water runoff volume by 93%.
• Improve the quality of storm water runoff.
• 2009 - 41% reduction in fertilizer and pesticide usage.
Energy
• Save energy by shading the east and west sides of building.
• Reduce “heat island” effect.
• 2009 -25% reduction in energy usage for parking lot lighting (LED Lighting).
Safety
• Parking lots are pedestrian friendly.
• Less ice accumulation, (fewer slips and trips)
• Landscape reduces blowing and drifting snow.
Employee Wellness
• Walking trails and outdoor resting areas available to employees.
• Employees/community are learning about sustainable landscape.
• Lockheed is portrayed to the community as a good eco-citizen.
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Eagan Campus Plan
Existing Site
Master Plan Schematic Diagram
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2009 – Phase 1 Completed
Parking Lot 1
Pervious Sidewalks Lot 1
Trench Drain E. Drive
RWG - Boiler Room Ramp
RWG Parking Lot 1
Sidewalks Lots 3&4
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Dates: October 5th – 6th
Recorded Rainfall
Monday 5th – .23 inches*
Tuesday 6th – 1.23 inches*
*Rain data obtained from MPLS airport.
RWG at 4pm Tuesday 10/6
Site condition: Steady rain.
16 hrs later, 8am Wednesday 10/7
Basin water infiltrated.
Site condition: Clear sky.
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Additional Site Photos - Tuesday 10/6 at 4pm
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Energy Conservation
• Parking and Sidewalk LED Lighting - 25% reduction in energy usage
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Interim Turf Management
• Reduce fuel consumption
• 2009 - 73% reduction in lawn mowing hours
• Less Lawn
– Less Fertilizer, Pesticides, Mowing, Water
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Questions?
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