The two American Chemical Society (ACS) headquarters buildings in Washington, D.C., have earned LEED Platinum
® recertification from the U.S. Green Building Council, affirming the Society’s commitment to advance sustainability and the environment.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED
®) is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. ACS reached the premier level within the LEED
® green building program by implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, building materials selection, innovation in design, location and transportation, and indoor environmental quality.
The Society upholds its high standards by seeking recertification for the Hach and Othmer buildings every five years and is part of a metropolitan community dedicated to the vital mission of sustainability. Washington, D.C., was named the world’s first LEED Platinum