BNY Mellon and Jones Lang LaSalle Recognized for Energy Performance and Operation of Class A Office Tower
PITTSBURGH , Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK) and
A team of professionals from both companies and Mechanical Operations, Inc., worked collaboratively to reach a level of energy efficiency which supports BNY Mellon's commitment to sustainability and reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions associated with electrical usage.
'We are honored that our efforts have resulted in the ENERGY STAR designation, the benchmark of energy conservation,' said
'As the city's second largest building, the Energy Star designation for BNY Mellon's Pittsburgh headquarters is even more significant,' said
Commercial buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR label use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and also release 35 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The EPA's national energy performance rating system provides a scale from one to 100, which helps organizations assess how efficiently their buildings use energy relative to similar buildings nationwide. A building that scores a rating of 75 or higher is eligible for the ENERGY STAR, indicating that One Mellon Center is more energy efficient than 75 percent of comparable commercial buildings.
The building's peek performance and energy efficiency can be attributed to:
- automated lighting and sensor controls;
- new, more efficient water pumping systems and cooling towers;
- customized, technology-driven thermo systems for heating and cooling;
- on-going, preventative maintenance programs; and
- a comprehensive operating plan.
For more information about ENERGY STAR visit www.energystar.gov.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 50 different kinds of products, new homes as well as schools and commercial buildings. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the government. In 2007 alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved more than $16 billion on their utility bills while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 27 million vehicles. For more information, visit: http://www.energystar.gov
About
About The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon)
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operates in 34 countries and serves more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has more than $23 trillion in assets under custody and administration, more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management, and services $12 trillion in outstanding debt. Additional information is available at bnymellon.com.
SOURCE The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
