Saudi Aramco earned on Sunday its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum certification accreditation for its commitment to sustainable buildings and environmental stewardship.
“It is with pleasure that I recognize Saudi Aramco’s community services because of excellence in environmental stewardship and as a result achieving the highest certification as awarded by the leaders in energy and environmental design,” said Saudi Aramco President and CEO Khalid A. Al-Falih.
The LEED Platinum Certification is the highest honor that the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) can award to an environment-friendly project and has been Saudi Aramco’s target ever since.
USGBC is a non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.
Saudi Aramco’s solar-powered Al-Midra tower in Dhahran garnered 33 out of 35 points in the energy and atmosphere category.
According to Aramco, Al-Midra tower received the platinum LEED certification because of its fully automated building system and solar power system deemed as energy efficient and environmental friendly by the USGBC.
“The criteria for awarding this highest of LEED recognitions are stringent and exacting standards,” Community Services Executive Director Hany K. Abu Khadra said.
“The office services department should therefore be proud of its commitment to providing a healthy, efficient and cooperative work environment, which maximizes operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impact,” Abu Khadra added.
Meanwhile, Saudi Aramco named two projects set to commence in the near future — the phase II of the Petro Rabigh venture and the proposed refinery in Yunnan Province.
Saudi Aramco is a world-class oil company owned by the Kingdom. It is the company behind some of the Kingdom’s ongoing projects in the oil industry, namely Jazan Refinery and Terminals, Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Co. (SATORP), Shaybah NGL facilities, Wasit gas program and Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF).
Saudi Aramco receives platinum LEED certification
