OAK BROOK, IL — Fast-food goliath McDonalds announced that its world headquarters has been awarded Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, according to QSR Web.
According to the story, the McDonald's headquarters is one of roughly only 200 buildings worldwide to receive LEED-Platinum certification.
The 88-acre headquarters was built in 1988 with the intention to be sustainable, incorporating many aspects necessary for LEED certification, the story stated.
Joseph Endress, vice president of facilities and systems at McDonalds, said: "By working through the LEED certification process, we were able to document that an environmentally friendly workplace can be cost effective. The benefits associated with this effort are ongoing, with positive impacts on our employees, our budgets and the environment."
Some sustainable highlights of the building include: Low mercury, energy efficient interior lighting; bike racks and shower facilities to support non-vehicle commuting options; the use of renewable solar and wind energy; an extensive recycling program; and a rainwater recapturing and irrigation system, the story noted.
An interesting green aspect of the building is that fry oil from the on-site McDonald's restaurant is recycled to make bio-diesel fuel that powers a transportation shuttle to other nearby McDonalds buildings, the story added.
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Friday, May 1, 2009
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