ST. PAUL, Minn., Sep 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ecolab Inc. announced today that its corporate Research, Development and
Engineering facilities on the company's Allan L. Schuman Campus in
Eagan, Minn., have been awarded LEED-EB Gold Certification by the U.S.
Green Building Council (USGBC).
"Ecolab has long been an industry leader in sustainability - every day
we help our customers reduce waste, conserve water, save energy and
improve safety through our concentrated, high-efficiency cleaning
products and technology and our personalized service," said Douglas M.
Baker, Jr., Ecolab's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"The LEED certification further demonstrates that our commitment to
sustainable practices is not only for our customers but also in our own
facilities."
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(R))Green Building Rating System(TM) is the established certification
system, providing third-party verification that a building was
designed and built with energy savings, water efficiency, CO2
emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and
stewardship of resources in mind, in order to reduce its environmental
impact. The LEED-EB designation is awarded to "existing buildings" which
have been retrofitted to meet LEED standards.
The certification process began in 2005 during reconstruction of the
Schuman campus and includes:
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Use of efficient lighting fixtures, occupancy sensors and dual level
switching to conserve energy
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A heat recovery system in the labs that captures heat and humidity
exhaust to warm incoming air within the ventilation system
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Use of Low-VOC-emitting materials (paint, carpets, ceiling tiles,
fabrics and carpet backers)
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Salvage and reuse of materials such as rubber flooring, new ceiling
tiles, wall fabrics, glass tile, carpet backers, interior oak doors,
aluminum windows, gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling panels and
toilet partitions during reconstruction
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Expansion of the recycling program to significantly increase the
amount of waste recycled
In addition, Ecolab sought to preserve the surrounding natural
environment of the campus, which includes wooded stands of trees and
prairie grass, during and after construction by engaging with the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to develop a forestry and
wildlife stewardship plan.
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides
building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and
implementing practical and measurable green building design,
construction, operations and maintenance solutions. For more
information, visit www.usgbc.org.
With sales of $6 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc.
(NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety
and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers
comprehensive programs and services to foodservice, food and beverage
processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160
countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
(ECL-C)
Photos available by contacting Jennifer Kirscher at 651.293.2846.
SOURCE: Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
Jennifer Kirscher, 651-293-2846
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