by Shane Henson — April 13, 2012—TD Bank prides itself on being “America’s Most Convenient Bank.” However, as a result of the many environmentally friendly measures it has taken, it may begin billing itself as “America’s Most Sustainable Bank” as well.
Recognized as one of the 10 largest banks in the United States, TD Bank recently achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for 15 of its newest retail locations across its Maine to Florida footprint. Three of these sites were awarded with LEED Platinum certification; 12 achieved LEED Gold.
LEED, an internationally recognized mark of excellence by the U.S. Green Building Council, evaluates buildings for their overall environmental performance in six areas: Sustainable Sites, Water Use, Energy Efficiency, Materials and Resource Use, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design. Since TD Bank introduced the new LEED store design in 2010, it has built 21 stores and four corporate buildings that have achieved LEED certification, and has about 70 building projects registered for certification, notes the company.
“In 2010, we became the largest U.S.-based bank to be carbon neutral by building energy-efficient, LEED-certified stores and offices,” said Jacquelynn Henke, real estate green strategy officer. “Achieving LEED certification for these 15 stores is a win for the environment and communities we serve, as well as for TD Bank’s sustainability initiative.”
