One Wall Street, the headquarters of the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, has earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR. This national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection, presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), signifies that the building’s energy performance rates in the top 25% of facilities nationwide.
Currently, BNY Mellon has 10 ENERGY STAR-certified commercial office properties totaling 5.4 million square feet. Commercial buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR label use an average of 35% less energy than typical buildings and also release 35% less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
“Owning a building that achieves top energy performance is a sign of good management, but owning a portfolio of high-performance, energy-efficient buildings demonstrate environmental leadership and superior management,” says Kathleen Hogan, director of EPA’s Climate Protection Partnerships Division. “The ENERGY STAR distinguishes organizations like The Bank of New York Mellon who are taking environmental responsibility into their own hands.”
“BNY Mellon has set high standards for the environmental performance of our buildings and operations,” says Chip Logan, managing director of global facilities services, The Bank of New York Mellon. “We’re honored that our environmental sustainability initiatives and energy management programs have resulted in the ENERGY STAR designation for such an historic address.”
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