This is the first General Mills’ production facility, and the fourth company building, to earn Leed certification.
General Mills plant manager, Keith Bone, spoke at the award ceremony, affirming the company’s commitment to minimising its environmental footprint.
He said: “Albuquerque is proud to be General Mills’ first production facility to earn this internationally recognised distinction for sustainable design and construction. This milestone underscores our efforts to continuously improve our environmental performance and steward the natural resource base on which our business depends.”
Out of the 8,000 Leed-certified projects in the world, there are fewer than 10 certified food production facilities.
Among the environmental benefits of the new facility are:
Source: General Mills
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