Planet

Pushing new limits and creating a more sustainable planet.

We are committed to innovating how we build with our customers and across our industry, from exploring alternative energies to working with design partners on material selections to evaluating construction waste and water opportunities in our own operations.

We pioneer new ways to deliver clean, efficient and reliable renewable energy and infrastructure. We innovate with our partners and customers to drive solutions that create the best possible outcomes for the planet.

Transforming Communities Through Economic InclusionTM

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BUILDING FOR THE GREATER GOOD

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Taking care of our planet for future generations.

PLANET

Creating Big Impact with Clean Energy

36,033 MW

5,574 MWh

8,639 MWdc

38 Projects

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From gigawatt-scale renewable energy generation and storage to commercial microgrids and everything in between, we are revolutionizing the energy landscape.

Renewable Energy

DELIVERING CLEAN, RELIABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

We are committed to supporting our customers’ sustainability goals. Our integration into all phases of building design and construction ensures we are crafting buildings that harmonize with the environment, shaping a legacy and expectation of responsibility and innovation.

Julianne Laue Director of Building Performance

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Value of Projects

$1.9B

2023

(33%)

1,762

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$1.7B

2022

(30%)

Number of Projects Tracked

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Construction Waste Diverted (on tracked projects)

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Helping Our Customers Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS We are challenging the status quo in how we build and support the health of our planet. In 2022, we joined forces with Building Green to deploy the Contractor’s Commitment framework to a minimum of 30% of our projects and at our Minnesota headquarters. Together, we are piloting new ways to track and measure company-wide sustainability in our operations including jobsite wellness, our progress on emissions, waste mitigation, water use reduction and sustainable material use. A first for the industry, this framework provides the road map needed to build with less environmental impact.

Sustainability is Limitless

Mortenson Expands Sustainable Operations Team

Mortenson is expanding its commitment to sustainable construction practices, building upon the foundation established by our dedicated team. We recognize the potential to transform the construction industry by empowering individuals to innovate authentic solutions in carbon reduction, waste and water management and material selection all while ensuring economic viability.

Discover how the Contractor's Commitment benefits both the team selected to carry out a project and future occupants.

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of our projects plus our Minnesota headquarters are tracking variables such as energy usage, waste, water and/or emissions through this commitment. In 2024, we also started tracking our equipment yards.

The Contractor’s Commitment features five categories of opportunity: project site wellness, carbon reduction, waste management, water management and material selection. Together these categories ensure that the project team can have as big an impact on the planet as the future occupants.

The Roadmap to Sustainable Operations

We are continually focused on challenging ourselves and pushing the boundaries of what good looks like.

Jesse Kemp Vice President and General Manager, Solar

2023

Purchased 7,820 MWhX of Renewable Energy Credits and 936 MtCO2e of offsets

2022

Green Hydrogren Established

2022

Pledged Contractor's Commitment

2022

Launched Hydrogen Business

2022

Pledged Contractor's Commitment

2019

Began offsetting 100% natural gas in our owned & leased facilities

2015

50% HQ Campus energy reduction from a 2009 baseline through Energy Reduction Program

2015

Energy Storage Established 20 energy storage projects completed to date

2012

Civil Established to support renewable energy customers

2015

Energy Storage Established 20+ energy storage projects completed to date

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Power Delivery Established 185 power delivery projects completed to date

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Launched energy reduction program at Headquarters Campus

2009

Solar Established 125 solar projects completed to date

2007

Joined EPA Green Power Partnership 25 year partner committed to buying green power

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Wind Established 353 wind energy projects completed to date

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First LEED Project Accenture Tower Minneapolis, MN

Our Journey Towards Building a Sustainable Future

2023

Purchased 7,820 MWhX of Renewable Energy Credits and 936 MtCO2e of offsets through Verified Emission Reductions for 2022

2022

Green Hydrogren Established

2022

Pledged Contractor's Commitment

2022

Launched Hydrogen Business

2022

Pledged Contractor's Commitment

2019

Began offsetting 100% natural gas in our owned & leased facilities

2015

50% HQ Campus energy reduction from a 2009 baseline through Energy Reduction Program

2015

Energy Storage Established 24+ energy storage projects completed to date

2012

Civil Established to support renewable energy customers

2015

Energy Storage Established 20+ energy storage projects completed to date

2011

Power Delivery Established 220+ power delivery projects completed to date

2009

Launched energy reduction program at Headquarters Campus

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Solar Established 86 solar projects completed to date

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Joined EPA Green Power Partnership 25 year partner committed to buying green power

1995

Wind Established 250 wind energy projects completed to date

1988

First LEED Project Accenture Tower Minneapolis, MN

Our Journey Towards Building a Sustainable Future

OUR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM

Corporate Social Responsibility

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Our purpose, to Build for the Greater Good, is rooted in our belief that the world is what we make it. For us, it’s about making a positive impact today and for generations to come, through our efforts in our three program priorities: People, Planet and Community.

2024 Highlights

2022 Report

corporate social responsibility report

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Our 2024 CSR Report embodies and celebrates our impact on People, Planet and Community throughout our business.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Taking care of our planet for future generations.

PLANET

Learn More ABOUT THE PROJECT

Wind projects are routinely located on isolated project sites, across the U.S., where team members need remote power options without any access to utility grid power. This was the case for the West Camp project team - working in the remote mountains of Arizona. The team leveraged an innovative approach to use new hybird generators and battery storage, allowing them to have an 80% reduction in fuel savings over a 30-day period, eliminating 5,000+ gallons of diesel.

80% Fuel Savings powered by Sustainable Innovation

The West Camp Wind project team

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38,877 MW

9,669 MWh

10,670 MWdc

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From gigawatt-scale renewable energy generation and storage to commercial microgrids and everything in between, we are revolutionizing the energy landscape.

DELIVERING CLEAN, RELIABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

Big Impact with Clean Energy

RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETS

The team at the Blevins Solar project site is piloting a new fleet of electric trucks, with very favorable initial results. The vehicles feature substantial battery packs, eliminating the need for gas-powered generators, and can be charged via grid power, providing a practical and efficient solution. The potential long-term cost savings in fuel expenses and emissions are significant, and this pilot initiative represents a critical step toward securing a sustainable energy future.

50% Fuel Savings on Electric Vehicle Fleet Pilot at Blevins Solar

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Mortenson team members and families at DuSable Black History Museum

Formerly a natural gas-fueled power plant, the decommissioned site is now one of the largest standalone battery energy storage projects operating in the United States.

Transforming Power Plant into 620MW Energy Storage Giant

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Mortenson data centers team members and Project Launchpad

This groundbreaking project is the first step in Greenlane’s plan to build an expansive 280-mile network of commercial electric vehicle charging stations spanning from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The endeavor will be pivotal for EV drivers, and Mortenson is excited to be part of this forward-thinking project.

Building an EV Charging Network Across the Southwest

At 1.5 megawatts, this cutting-edge energy storage project is small but mighty, operating for 100 hours and is what is referred to as "long-duration" energy storage. It will be the first commercial deployment of Form Energy's proprietary 'multi-day' energy storage technology, which allows for a fundamentally new reliability function to be provided to the grid from storage, one historically only available from thermal generation resources.

Small But Mighty Energy Storage Project the First-of-its-Kind “Multi Day” Energy Storage Project

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Glen Lake Elementary students with Mortenson hard hats

Clearway Energy Group announced the completion of its 452 MW, 1.1 million solar panel complex in Kent County, Texas. The project will generate enough electricity to power more than 190,000 homes annually and provide a significant financial impact on the local economy with an estimated $5.4 million in property taxes and wages to be paid in the first year.

Texas Solar Nova Complex Reaches Completion

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Terra-Gen’s Edwards & Sanborn Solar + Energy Storage project is situated on 4,660-acres developed by Terra-Gen and constructed by Mortenson. Construction began in early 2021, with “substantial completion” reported last year. Now complete, the project will generate 875 MWdc of solar energy and has 3,287 MWh of energy storage with a total interconnection capacity of 1,300 MW, making it the largest fully operational project of its kind!

World’s Largest Solar + Storage Facility Fully Operational in California

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We assist our customers in reaching their sustainability goals, helping them attain carbon emission reduction and energy efficiency targets.

Helping Our Customers Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

We are leading the way in sustainable building practices to forge a healthier environment for future generations.

Certified Projects (LEED, WELL, ETC.)

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Our Seattle team earned Salmon-Safe accreditation for exceptional water quality protection – reducing stormwater pollutants and supporting salmon habitat. This commitment is showcased in our work on the University of Washington Basketball Training Facility, built with environmental stewardship at its core.

Seattle Office Achieves Salmon-Safe Accreditation

Inspired by Mortenson’s Planet Innovation Challenge, multiple project teams implemented single-use plastic reduction programs across project sites. From piloting single-use aluminum bottles (which are recycled at nearly three times the rate of single-use plastic) to testing out reusable bottles only, teams continue to engage in ways to reduce and eliminate single-use plastics on job sites.

Beyond Disposable: Crafting a Plastic-Conscious Culture

Learn More ABOUT THE F2O POD

In an effort to create the best working environments for team members, Mortenson deployed its next-gen F2O POD that will set a new standard for the industry. The F20 POD is designed to optimize the health, safety and well-being of its occupants, with an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) system, air quality remote monitoring, double-glazed Andersen Windows, ergonomic furniture, acoustic treatment, and handicap accessibility.  The F2O initiative reflects how serious Mortenson is about improving the workplace of our project team members, who are the backbone of our success.

Next-Gen Field Office Unveiled

Over the past 18 months, Mortenson’s equipment team has been acquiring and deploying new concepts in an effort to drive towards energy efficiency, including energy-efficient generators, solar hybrid light towers, hybrid LED solar area lights, and recycled rubber barricades. These alternative solutions are just a sampling of our company’s ongoing efforts to provide our jobsites and customers with equipment that provides the highest quality, supports sustainable construction, and underscores safety.

Paving the Way Towards a Greener Future

Scheduled to operate by the end of 2025, the new microgrid will not only power a mixed fleet of battery electric and fuel-cell electric buses, but also the EMTOC campus’ five existing buildings, ensuring uninterrupted service in the event of a loss of utility power.

Breaking Ground on Nation’s Largest Self-Sustaining Bus Depot

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For the University of Chicago, the past, present and future were on their minds when it came to its recent Keller Center project. In addition to receiving accolades for sustainable design and construction, the project also focused on enhancing community engagement. Mortenson worked alongside local artist Theaster Gates, the University and the project team to start a new mill on the south side of Chicago to process damaged ash wood trees from the city’s parks and transform the timber into eye-catching material for the building’s interior.

Making an Impact Beyond the Construction Site

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The major contributor to green houses gasses are the embodied and operational carbon in a building. When engaged early in design, our team of experts provides thorough data on pricing, life cycle costs and energy efficiency to empower customers to make better and more sustainable decisions for their operations and the planet.

Data Driven Decisions

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Alongside several members of CAN (Carbon Action Network), Mortenson stepped up in calling for building material manufacturers to obtain product-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). This collaboration underscores the importance of transparency across the entire industry and aims to increase awareness around the need for product declarations, standardized third-party verifications and mitigating greenwashing.

Supporting Environmental Product Declarations through Carbon Action Network