Washington, DC, July 12, 2011 – Leonardo Academy announced that The World Bank’s Washington, DC “I” and “J” Buildings, owned and managed by The World Bank, have been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (LEED®-EB: O&M) v2009 Gold Certification. This certification recognizes that The World Bank has implemented continuous sustainability improvement measures guided by LEED-EB, a rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. Leonardo Academy was the LEED consultant for these projects supporting the successful achievement of Gold Certification.

LEED®-EB Gold Certification is a prestigious rating given to existing buildings for maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts. The I Building earned 75 points and the J Building achieved 69 points to achieve a Gold performance level under the LEED-EB v2009 rating system.

The World Bank implemented many green actions to achieve Gold Certification, including:

I Building:

• Implemented water efficiency measures that reduced water consumption by 430,000 gallons annually. The improvements have a simple payback of less than three years.
• Diverted 100% of the electronic equipment solid waste from the landfill as part of a comprehensive recycling program.
• Purchased renewable energy equal to 100% of their annual energy usage.
• Achieved an Energy Star Label with a rating of 86 out of a possible 100 points.
• Documented an emissions reduction of 37% and 6,135 tons of CO2 equivalents when compared to the national average through Leonardo Academy’s Cleaner & Greener® Program.
• Installed adapted plant species on a green roof that reduces building cooling load, stormwater discharge and the urban heat island effect.
• Implemented a Green Cleaning Policy mandating the use of 100% green cleaning products in the building and on the grounds.
• Developed multiple outreach efforts to educate and motivate building occupants to adopt sustainable practices.
• Documented a 73% reduction in conventional commuting trips. 

J Building:

• Implemented water efficiency measures that reduced water consumption by 360,000 gallons annually. The improvements have a simple payback of three years.
• Diverted 100% of the electronic equipment solid waste from the landfill as part of a comprehensive recycling and program. 
• Purchased renewable energy from Wind Current equal to 100% of their annual energy usage. • Achieved an Energy Star Label with a rating of 83 out of a possible 100 points.
• Documented an emissions reduction of 34% and 3,599 tons of CO2 equivalents when compared to the national average through Leonardo Academy’s Cleaner & Greener Program.
• Recycling of greater than 65% of dialy consumable materials in the waste stream.
• Implemented a Green Cleaning Policy mandating the use of 100% green cleaning products in the building and on the grounds.
• Developed multiple outreach efforts to educate and motivate building occupants to adopt sustainable practices.
• Documented a 59% reduction in conventional commuting trips. 

About Leonardo Academy

Mission Statement

Leonardo Academy is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability by leveraging innovative tools and information to motivate the competitive market. By utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability strategies, education and implementation, we strive to make sustainability practical for everyone.

We develop integrative sustainability solutions designed to enhance the environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic prosperity of organizations, corporations and individuals. We see a world filled with sustainable opportunities that can transform the way we live today and ensure the prosperity of future generations.

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Leonardo Academy works on a broad range of sustainability issues and provides comprehensive sustainability programs and services to help companies, organizations, families and individuals implement sustainability. Our programs and services include: organizational sustainability assessments and implementation; emissions footprints, reduction strategies and offsets; event emissions footprints, sustainability assessments and implementation; sustainable event certification through our Cleaner and Greener® Program; LEED® assessments, implementation and certification application preparation; sustainable land management; sustainability training; and sustainability standards development.

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Individuals, organizations and companies are invited to join in Leonardo Academy’s work on advancing sustainability. One important way to join in our work is by making a charitable donation to support these efforts. Online donations can be made at: www.leonardoacademy.org.

For More Information about Leonardo Academy

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Dirk Mason, Director of LEED Services 
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