Honda leads all automakers with 11 LEED-certified sites in North America
 

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In North America's green race, Honda LEEDs the pack. Honda now leads all automakers with 11 certified "green buildings" in North America.

Honda's North American powertrain division in Anna, OH and its Canadian headquarters in Ontario (pictured) both recently earned LEED certification from the nonprofit Green Building Council, bringing the automaker's LEED-certified total to 11 facilities in North America.

The nonprofit awards LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for buildings that are designed to minimize energy use and the carbon footprint. LEED certification has become an increasingly popular badge, with automakers seeking the designation for facilities around the world. Honda's first LEED-certified site in North America was the company's Portland, OR parts warehouse, which earned the coveted designation back in 1999.Continue reading Honda leads all automakers with 11 LEED-certified sites in North America

Honda leads all automakers with 11 LEED-certified sites in North America originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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