The Energy and Environmental Design award was given to the Noida location, which is both the India headquarters for the consumer products services division of Bureau Veritas as well as a major laboratory that runs tests on cosmetics that are then sold on to markets worldwide.
The internationally-recognized certification system addresses sustainable design criteria under six main categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, as well as innovation in design.
The company is said to have received full marks in the water efficiency category resulting in excess of 40 per cent water savings based on baselines calculated for the tenant spaces (not including irrigation). Whilst another of the successes was in the use of low-emitting materials such as adhesives and sealants, paints, coatings and flooring systems.
On the news of the brand's success, country chief executive at the India based offices, Paromita Roy said, "As a global leader in supply chain quality, safety and sustainability management services, we are delighted to report this major success within our own location.”
“In the spirit of Leed, the enthusiasm and dedication within our team was fantastic, so much so we raised the bar and decided to go for a Gold rating,” he added.
Bureau Veritas specialises in testing, inspection and certification services. The group has 59,000 employees in 1,330 offices and laboratories located in 140 countries and helps its clients to improve their performances to ensure that their products meet standards and regulations.
LEED focuses on eco-friendly construction
LEED runs an internationally recognized certification program that aims to improve aspects future building projects such as energy use and water consumption, as well as reducing C02 emissions and incorporating design that minimizes the environmental impact.
It has gained significant momentum in recent years, particularly as major corporations such as P&G and L’Oreal make increasingly significant commitments to CSR programs and sustainability issues.
The certificate 'defacto' standard is USGBC's core purpose is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling a socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.