"Amazon's Sustainable HQ2: Inside Construction, Design, and Local Businesses"
Amazon's new HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia, will run with no operational carbon emissions and be powered by 100% renewable energy from a nearby solar farm. The 2.1 million square feet of space includes clean energy technology and sustainability features such as tinted glass windows for cooling, special cooling technology that saves 7.5 million gallons of water per year, and advanced energy metering systems. The development was designed in consultation with the surrounding community and includes amenities for employees as well as a rooftop vegetable garden that will distribute food to local community organizations. Amazon is committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2040.