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Solar roofs, hybrid cars and server reductions are among the projects that won First Green Bank, Huntington, Citi and U.S. Bank our nod this year.
April 1
Citi's (NYSE:C) flagship Union Square branch in New York City has been given a LEED Platinum certification.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the U.S. Green Building Council's rating system for designing and constructing green and energy efficient buildings. The branch, which was
Environmentally friendly features include Energy Star rated equipment and high efficiency lighting controls. Almost a quarter of all building materials were manufactured using recycled content. Additionally, the branch features six interactive sales walls, free WiFi and access to customer service via video-assistance.
In 2007, Citigroup pledged $50 billion to address global climate change during the next decade. This includes financing for renewable energy and clean technology industries and investments in reducing its environmental footprint.
