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  • LEED in Motion: Retail — Kohl’s spotlight

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    12 Nov 2014
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    430+ LEED-certified stores

    Kohl’s is committed to being a leading environmentally responsible retailer. LEED is one way they put this commitment into practice. An active member of the U.S. Green Building Council since 2007, Kohl’s utilizes USGBC’s LEED rating systems to guide best practices in the design, construction and operations of more than 1,100 stores and corporate facilities. To date, Kohl’s has more than 430 LEED-certified locations, which amounts to 35,616,240 square feet of LEED-certified space.

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  • LEED professionals at a glance: November 2014

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    LEED professionals distinguish themselves in the green building marketplace by earning one of six LEED professional credentials. Credential holders are recognized as leaders in the field and they contribute expertise to various industries and projects. Are you one of them?

    Don’t have a credential yet? Learn more about how to become a LEED professional »

    Hover over the charts below for a dynamic experience.

     

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  • Understanding USGBC’s Trademark Policy and Branding Guidelines to tell your LEED story

    Published on: 
    11 Nov 2014

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    We created our Trademark Policy and Branding Guidelines to help you use our brand assets consistently and correctly. The guidelines include common uses and misuses of USGBC’s brand assets, including trademarks and logos.

    We’re counting on you to help reinforce our brand by applying these guidelines carefully. Have questions? Contact USGBC’s Marketing Department at marketing@usgbc.org.

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  • Selecting a LEED rating system but need help choosing? Discover LEED

    Published on: 
    10 Nov 2014

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    Looking to pursue LEED certification but don’t know where to begin? Check out our new interactive Discover LEED experience to get started.

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  • LEED in Motion: Retail — Target spotlight

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    5 Nov 2014
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    143 LEED-certified stores

    For Target, sustainability is a principle that drives the decisions made across the company, and LEED has been a key component of Target’s corporate sustainability initiatives. As the most widely-recognized sustainability rating system, LEED has provided an ideal platform through which Target has been able to quantify and validate specific sustainability commitments, and share those successes with guests, team members, and the community.

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  • Making history at the AT&T Park, home to the San Francisco Giants

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    5 Nov 2014
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    Last Wednesday (Oct. 29), the San Francisco Giants were named Major League Baseball’s 2014 World Series Champions, clinching their third Series in five years by defeating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in a thrilling Game 7 win.

    Led by the record-breaking performance of Series MVP Madison Bumgarner, the Giants became just the second National League team to win three World Series in five years, and the first since the 1940s.

    Their historic performance makes the case that a new dynasty has been established at AT&T Park. 

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  • Green tools for federal compliance assessment

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    4 Nov 2014

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    We know that no two companies are the same, and each has its own unique culture, needs, goals and processes. With that in mind, we want to make LEED work for you.

    Whether you’re connected to the project from the building owner/manger side or you’re a green building service provider offering expertise that helps the project towards sustainability, we have an offering meant to help you reach your goals efficiently.

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  • LEED certification update: October 2014

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    In this recurring monthly feature, we take a look at LEED certification activity in October 2014, broken out by rating system and location, as well as newly certified LEED projects in the news. Be sure to check out the LEED project directory for a closer look at LEED projects in your area and around the world.

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  • LEED in Motion: Retail — Nike spotlight

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    Nike Store: Buenos Aires, Argentina

    LEED for Commercial Interiors: Gold Certified January 2013

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  • Your LEED project is certified! Here’s how you can start promoting it

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    Once your LEED project has earned certification, it’s likely that you’ll want to tell the world, and you should. LEED certification benefits your bottom line and underscores your sustainability efforts.

    It’s a cause for celebration!

    Take the first step and request to receive a formal certificate of recognition, and you can choose to order LEED plaques and certificates.

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