D&L Industries Inc. has received a LEED Gold certification for the Operations and Maintenance (LEED v4.1 O+M) of its head office, the LBL Building, in Quezon City.
This follows the company’s earlier LEEDv4 Gold Certification for its Batangas plant Central Hub.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability. It is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. The LEED framework promotes healthy, efficient, and cost-saving buildings that provide environmental, social, and governance benefits.
The LEED v4.1 O+M rating requires a 12-month performance monitoring and evaluation of key environmental factors. These include greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, water efficiency, ozone protection, location and transportation, waste management, environmental impact, and indoor environmental quality.
During the 12-month observation period, D&L’s head office consistently met LEED standards. The evaluation showed that the building exceeds both global and local average scores for energy efficiency, waste management, and indoor air quality. Notably, it uses zero ozone depletion potential (zero-ODP) refrigerants for its air conditioning system.
The operational improvements made during the monitoring period resulted in a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 40 percent average savings in water efficiency compared to baseline levels.
To further reduce its environmental impact, D&L has implemented sustainable policies and procedures. These include reducing hardscape areas, increasing vegetated spaces, and using reflective materials to minimize heat island effects. The building also features landscapes that provide habitats for various species, promoting biodiversity.
“As we strive to embody sustainability, we continue to look at ways to improve our operations and minimize our environmental footprint,” said D&L president and chief executive officer Alvin Lao.
“We believe that getting a LEED Certification for our facilities is a great way to ensure that our operations adhere to global best practices when it comes to sustainability,” he added. “It is part of our commitment and advocacy to create a sustainable future by offering sustainable products manufactured by truly sustainable facilities,” Lao said.
