Green Practices

The Grass Isn’t The Only Thing That’s Greener at Liberty Mutual

Liberty Mutual is a great place to work for many reasons. One such reason is our commitment to making proactive “green” decisions that not only protect the environment and conserve resources, but they also promote a healthy work atmosphere for every employee. Liberty Mutual is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and being a good corporate citizen where employees can be proud to work and where policyholders can be proud to reap the bottom-line benefits of being greener.

What is Liberty Mutual doing to be greener? From improving a building’s natural light and air quality to constructing new facilities with energy-efficient designs, here a couple of examples

Green is the New Gold

Liberty Mutual completed its first “green” design in 2006, renovating an early 20th-century building at 330 Stuart Street in Boston. Following LEED sustainable design standards, Liberty earned a “green” certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its renovation. The efforts included:

• Installing ceiling tiles, wall paper and fabric that contained reflective elements
• Selecting environment-friendly carpet, paint and other materials
• Raising the ceiling height to uncover original transom windows

In the process, Liberty received a rebate from the utility company for the light fixtures under an efficient lighting program, reduced energy and water costs.

White on Top and Green All Over

Built in 2007, the Liberty Mutual offices in Dover, N.H. are as green as the acres of trees surrounding it. Home to Applications and Development, Personal Markets Production and Portfolio Analysis, and Involuntary Markets Operations, the 350,000-square-foot “green” building features an innovative design that conserves resources and offers a healthy work environment for employees.

Highlights of the “green” design include:

• A white roof to reflect rather than absorb heat, reducing energy costs. 
• Under-floor air distribution that pushes air up instead of down, traveling less distance to reach employees and using less energy.
• Generous window space and unobtrusive workstation setup brings more daylight into the building.
• Recycled materials comprise 20 percent of the facility, and materials used were obtained within a 500-mile radius—reducing transportation costs.
• A special storm-drainage system protects the landscape and nearby river.

And with every project, we are steadfast in our commitment to follow LEED guidelines for environmental stewardship and health:

• Water conservation
• Waste management
• Renewable energy sources
• Nontoxic materials
• Recycled/reused materials
• Energy efficiency
• Reduce environmental impact on the building site
• Wise use of space/reduced building size
• Balance of environmental and economic factors
• Consideration for cultural and historical factors
• Proximity to transportation