Grange Insurance Awarded LEED® Gold in Prestigious Green Building Certification Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio , May 07 /Businesswire/ - Grange Insurance Company is proud to announce that its headquarters, located at 671 South High Street in Columbus, has received the LEED® Gold certification.
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Grange Insurance Company, located at 671 South High Street in Columbus, OH (Photo: Business Wire)
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction and operations practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable. Grange earned a Gold Certification in 2021 and Green Building Silver Certification in 2015.
"Every aspect of our business centers on doing the right thing, and that includes being stewards of the environment," said Grange Insurance Chief Operations Officer Doreen DeLaney Crawley. "Our responsible investments reflect our commitment to maintaining Grange's headquarters as an eco-conscious and comfortable space for our associates and tenants."
DeLaney Crawley added, "It’s an honor to receive LEED Gold certification once again and we remain committed to reducing Grange’s carbon footprint and following sustainable best practices."
Grange achieved LEED certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in areas including sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, material selection and indoor environmental quality. This allows Grange to operate more sustainably and give their associates inside a healthier, more comfortable space to work.
Strategies Grange implemented include:
- Monitoring utilities through Energy Star
- Solutions to reduce waste and improve recycling
- Installing energy efficient features throughout the building, including high-performance glazing, exterior sunshades, a green roof and other sustainable components
- Added more electric vehicle charging stations to its downtown Columbus parking structure
- Replaced traditional lighting bulbs with more efficient LED lights
- Monitoring mechanical systems to ensure the building is performing at peak efficiency
"LEED is a transformative tool that ensures a building is designed and operated to achieve high performance, improve human health and protect the environment,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, USGBC. “By prioritizing sustainability, Grange Insurance is leading the way in their industry and helping USGBC continue towards our goal of green buildings for everyone within this generation."
LEED buildings and communities save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people. They are critical to addressing climate change and meeting ESG goals, enhancing resilience, and supporting more equitable communities. By certifying projects to LEED, companies, organizations, and governments can contribute to a better standard of living for everyone. Grange’s certification is valid through 2026.
Learn more about Grange’s commitment to corporate sustainability at grangeinsurance.com.
About Grange Insurance
Grange Insurance Company, with $3.2 billion in assets and more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider founded in 1935 and based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home and business insurance protection. Grange Insurance Company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Editor’s Note: Attached is a photo of Grange Insurance’s home office located at 671 South High Street in Columbus.
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