Commercial, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions - January 17, 2018
Dow and USGBC join forces to reduce GHG emissions
Dow Building Solutions and the U.S. Green Building Council announced on Jan. 17 a collaboration with the goal of providing solutions to measurably reduce GHG emissions through improved energy efficiency in buildings.
Dow, a global business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products division, and USGBC expect to apply learnings from this collaboration to develop training and build capacity to spur broader energy efficiency programs worldwide.
With an estimated 20% of total carbon emissions coming from buildings, Dow and USGBC will attempt to reduce these emissions by advising two cities or communities in achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world, providing a framework to create green buildings.
"Many communities around the world understand the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are looking for ways to achieve this strategy," said Greg Bergtold, director of advocacy for Dow Building Solutions. "This partnership will offer expertise from Dow and USGBC that will not only directly help selected communities reduce their carbon footprint, but will also pave the way for other communities to do the same," said Greg Bergtold, director of advocacy for Dow Building Solutions.
"As USGBC aims to accelerate sustainable, healthy and resilient communities, cities and cultures globally, we seek to create partnerships with those that can help address the unique needs of the local community," said Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO at USGBC. "By working with Dow, we can extend the reach of the green building marketplace."
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