Sands' New Corporate Campus Earns LEED Gold Certification

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[{"type":"text","content":"Sands' New Corporate Campus Earns LEED Gold CertificationPublished by Las Vegas Sands on July 29, 2024NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2024 / When Sands set out to design its new corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, one key priority guided its development philosophy: to create a campus representative of the company's long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability.That goal has been recognized through the designation of the campus with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for Building Design and Construction from the U.S. Green Building Council.\"From the ground level, we committed to developing a campus that embraces environmental sustainability and prioritizes the well-being of our Team Members,\" Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, said. \"We wanted to ensure that our Team Members have a workspace that is not only beautiful, but also healthy and focused on the environmental stewardship ideals we have continuously worked to achieve.\"In earning LEED Gold certification, Sands' Las Vegas headquarters joins the company's properties in Macao and Singapore in gaining this prestigious recognition for environmental responsibility. The Parisian Macao received LEED Silver certification for Building Design and Construction in 2019. Marina Bay Sands earned LEED Platinum certification for Building Operations and Maintenance for the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in 2019 and LEED Platinum certification for Building Operations and Maintenance for the ArtScience Museum in 2024.\"LEED certification is the most widely used green building rating system and a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement,\" Tesarova said. \"Earning this recognition is an endorsement that we have created a healthy space for Team Members and campus visitors, as well as that we are undertaking the right measures to reduce our footprint and protect the local natural habitat.\"One of the most environmentally conscious aspects of the campus is its energy efficiency. Powered by renewable electricity and a number of sustainable features, such as nearly 1,300 solar photovoltaic panels, the corporate buildings produce enough energy to power their usage throughout the workday. In 2023, the campus generated 604,000 kWh of renewable energy, and more than 140,000 kWh were ...

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