Andreas Gyr is Google’s Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS) Sustainability Lead for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In this capacity, he collaborates with design, construction and operations teams across Google’s office portfolio in EMEA to operationalise sustainability initiatives and investigate emerging technologies and processes that positively impact the office’s water and carbon footprint, as well as promote user experience and health within the built environment.
Andreas has been with Google’s REWS Sustainability Team since 2011, and has played a key role on many leading projects at Google, including 6 Pancras Square in London—the first International Living Future Institute (ILFI) certified project in Europe and first Zero Carbon certified project in the world. Over his career he has been a BuildingTransparency.org Board member, LEED AP, USGBC Faculty and Living Future Hero. He recently relocated from San Francisco to St Albans, England with his family and loves biking through Hertfordshire on weekends.
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Google has a longstanding commitment to climate action and environmental stewardship. Sustainability has been a core value since Google’s founding, and we strive to build sustainability into everything we do. In 2018, we achieved twelve consecutive years of carbon neutrality and, for the second year in a row, matched 100% of the electricity consumption of our global operations with renewable energy. We also announced our long term goal to power our operations with carbon-free energy, 24×7, 365 days a year.
In the years to come, we’ll focus on how Google can accelerate the transition toward carbon-free energy and a circular economy, empower everyone with technology that enables sustainable action, and benefit the communities where we operate. Google remains steadfast in its commitment to sustainability, and we will continue to look for collaborative partnerships and innovative opportunities to help create a clean and healthy planet for everyone.
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