Grundfos India’s facility receives the prestigious ‘LEED Platinum’ certification

By OEM Update Editorial May 15, 2020 12:39 pm IST

Grundfos India, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and a trendsetter in water technology, today announced that its India facility in Chennai, comprising of both its country headquarters and the factory building, has been accredited with LEED Platinum Certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). This is the highest level of rating offered by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for green buildings and is a global benchmark for environmentallyresponsible designs and sustainable construction practices.

Sustainability is becoming even more critical in the current scenario with natural resources such as water and energy rapidly depleting. Grundfos has been one of the early adopters in implementing measurable green strategies and exhibiting highest standards of water and energy conservation, waste management, CO2 emissions, environmental quality and occupant satisfaction. The renewal of LEED certification for the entire facility reinforces Grundfos India’s commitment to champion sustainable initiatives. The company received an overall score of 84 points for its facility, which spreads across 1,48,758 square feet.

“Achieving the LEED Platinum certification for our factory underscores our efforts to meet effective corporate green strategies. This now means that our entire facility, both the office and factory are Platinum rated. Sustainability is an integral part of our ethos and business model, and we believe our buildings should embody the values that we believe in” said Saravanan Panneer Selvam, General Manager, Grundfos India.

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