The 41-story 1.2 million-square-foot Ernst & Young Plaza property , earned Platinum certification for existing building and ranks in the top 1% of projects in this rating system version. This achievement reinforces Brookfield's commitment to sustainability and its customers, said Paul Schulman, Brookfield's U.S. chief operating officer, in a statement. This certification shows the tremendous work and dedication of our Los Angeles team to obtain top distinction for its properties. Some of the upgrades undertaken to achieve the LEED Platinum include: - lighting retrofits - Moves to reduce water consumption - improvements to the roof deck to lower building heat. - 95% Energy Star Performance Rating - 12% or 100% onsite renewable energy or offsite renewable energy - 80% of total energy consumption is system-level metered 40% sustainable purchasing of electric equipment 40% sustainable purchasing of furniture 50% reuse, recycle or compost of ongoing consumables 75% reuse or recycle of durable goods 50% sustainable purchasing of facility alterations and additions 90% sustainable purchasing of reduced mercury lamps 70% diversion of waste from facility alteration and additions 50% of occupied space has daylighting and quality views 44% reduction in conventional commuting trips 30% reduction in indoor potable water use
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