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Will Teichman
My name is Will Teichman and I’m Kimco’s Director of Sustainability. I work together with colleagues from across the company to develop, implement, and communicate Kimco’s sustainability programs, which are focused on reducing our environmental impact while delivering additional value for our stakeholders. I joined Kimco on Valentine’s Day in 2011, relocating from Minnesota to one of Kimco’s North Carolina offices (the temperature was 80 degrees warmer when I arrived in Charlotte). Before Kimco, I consulted with businesses and other institutions to help them solve operational and product-related environmental challenges. Working in this field is both challenging and rewarding – and I’ve always sought out opportunities to have a meaningful and lasting impact. I’m fortunate to work for an organization with both a rich history and a commitment to remaining innovative. I am originally from North Carolina, and was educated in Virginia. I hold an MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia, and a bachelor’s degree in economics and politics from Washington and Lee University. I live with my wife and son in Charlotte.
Sustainability in commercial real estate: Key motivators, measurements, and policies
Will Teichmanon May 1, 2013
Many owners and managers of commercial real estate, including Kimco, believe that sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives are one way to drive long-term growth and value creation within the industry. But many questions and challenges remain about the strategies, policies, and resources required to enact change.… Read More
3 reasons why ICSC RetailGreen was worth attending
Will Teichmanon January 2, 2013
Commercial real estate and sustainability are two very popular topic areas for industry conferences. There are dozens of potential conference opportunities that in some way address the intersection of commercial real estate, retail, environmental sustainability, energy, clean technology, and the like.… Read More
Kimco’s utility management initiative: What we’ve learned after a year
Will Teichmanon April 11, 2012
Hopefully you have been following our new blog and might have read some of my recent posts about Kimco’s sustainability initiatives, including our rooftop solar panel installations and high-intensity fluorescent lighting retrofits. In these instances, we made strategic investments in improved technology that will reduce and offset the cost and environmental impact of energy consumption at individual properties.… Read More
What drives our sustainable real estate efforts
Will Teichmanon November 11, 2011
Suburban Square, Kimco's open-air lifestyle center in Ardmore, Pa.
Just a few years ago, sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives were the focus of smaller niche companies. Today, organizations of all sizes and in all industries are exploring new (or in some cases re-thinking old) approaches to how they do business.… Read More
3 corporate responsibility trends to watch in 2013
Will Teichmanon February 19, 2013
As we head into the New Year, our Corporate Responsibility program continues to expand into new areas. We’re excited about the progress made over the past two years, and are looking forward to many of the efforts that will come to fruition in 2013.… Read More
Making sustainability benchmarking a reality in retail real estate
Will Teichmanon October 16, 2012
One of the biggest challenges for retail real estate owners is measuring the sustainability performance of existing properties. Although some standards and tools exist that address portions of the shopping center environment (e.g. EnergyStar for Retail tenants), as an industry we lack a holistic tool designed to meet our unique needs.… Read More
High-intensity fluorescent lighting retrofits cut energy usage by 60 percent at two Kimco shopping centers
Will Teichmanon February 24, 2012
Kimco recently completed outdoor lighting retrofit projects at two of our shopping centers, Oakcreek Village in Durham, N.C., and Chatham Plaza in Savannah, Ga. Our goal was to improve the quality of nighttime lighting while also reducing energy expenses. The results were significant.… Read More
Launch of Kimco’s new corporate responsibility website
Will Teichmanon January 31, 2013
CR MAKEOVER: Kimco’s new CR website features information and ongoing updates on our efforts in this space
Kimco’s Corporate Responsibility program encompasses our efforts to 1) rethink our business in new and creative ways, 2) positively impact communities and individuals, and 3) address our environmental impacts.… Read More
Transparency and sustainability performance go hand-in-hand
Will Teichmanon July 24, 2012
Institutional investors globally have become increasingly interested in how their portfolio companies are practicing sustainability. Our investors and joint venture partners are no different.
Over the past several years, we’ve observed an increasing trend of requests for information on Kimco’s sustainability practices — including impacts such as energy consumption at our shopping centers and how our operational decisions are influencing our environmental and economic performance.… Read More
Two New Jersey shopping centers help light the way in solar energy
Will Teichmanon January 9, 2012
Two of Kimco’s properties, which are part of our corporate-wide sustainability program, were in the news lately. Our Bridgewater Promenade and Edgewater Commons shopping centers have powered up their new rooftop solar installations, which will supply an estimated 1.3 million kilowatt hours of clean, zero-emission power annually to the centers’ tenants.… Read More