Our ValuesEQ builds economic health in communities by regenerating urban spaces, preserving local culture, and driving humanity into our workplaces.
“Our vision is to bring humanity back into the workplace. It’s a natural expression of who we are and what we stand for. It connects how we make money with how we contribute to the world every day and well into the future.”
Environment
We co-create sustainable experiences so that our environment thrives.
As an owner who acquires, repositions, and manages space across the country, we touch many different parts of the chain from design to operations. With this national footprint, everything we do down to the flip of a light switch can have an environmental impact. At EQ, we’re committed to making smart, sustainable choices that improve the space in which we all live – our planet.
Energy Leaders
EQ Office manages tens of millions of square feet of LEED and Energy Star Certified office properties.
Iconic Willis Tower earns highest LEED certification for sustainability enhancements, as was recently awarded a Platinum rating.
Good Neighbors
We support socially driven experiences with our surrounding communities so that neighborhoods thrive.
We invest in the wellbeing of those within and beyond our work spaces, bridging gaps between our office walls and the communities that surround them. Every year, EQ team members, along with our tenants, give back to hundreds of local organizations from homeless shelters to educational programs.
Governance
We co-create ethically responsible experiences so that our team members, vendors and partners can thrive.
EQ Office has long-standing policies around appropriate business behavior, management of risks, and transparency with tenants, business partners, and investors.
Case Studies
Women of WillisChicago
Women of Willis is an initiative launched by (and for) tenants of Willis Tower, designed to empower, elevate, and connect the women working within our neighborhood. Through networking, mentorships, and social events, we have developed a community for like-minded women to grow and prosper together.
Mary’s PlaceSeattle
Mary’s Place strives to assist homeless children and families, providing meals, shelter, and activities on their journey to move out of homelessness. EQ Office supports the organization’s extraordinary efforts to help those in need.
Precious LambLong Beach
Precious Lamb’s mission is to provide underprivileged children of the Long Beach area with a stable environment in which they can thrive. With free childcare for those living in shelters and rehabilitation programs, Precious Lamb seeks to be the first stop these children make as they strive to break the cycle of homelessness. EQ supports Precious Lamb to help them continue to break the cycle of homelessness.
Project PipelineChicago
EQ Office partners with iNOMA to participate in their annual Project Pipeline summer camp by inviting the group to Willis Tower where they visit the Skydeck and tour the iconic property. Project Pipeline’s mission is to empower students to affect change in their community through design. Using the city of Chicago as the classroom and connecting young people to architects and planners, they foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and change makers.
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Social Responsibility
EQ Office is a portfolio company of Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms. Blackstone seeks to create positive economic impact, and long-term value for its investors, the companies it invests in, and the communities in which it works.
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