Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Cheshire received two LEED Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council for the commercial interiors of its global headquarters and research facility.
The Connecticut Green Building Council gave Alexion the Green Advocate Award for promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
In 2009, Alexion installed a solar system on its roof, satisfying up to 9% of the location’s energy consumption. Through onsite recycling programs, Alexion diverted more than 45 tons of waste from landfills, including batteries, paper, equipment, metal and carpeting. Alexion also recently installed a new heat recovery system to reduce heating and cooling in its laboratories.
“Alexion is proud to be one of only two companies in Connecticut to receive the prestigious LEED-CI Gold certification award,” said Daniel Caron, Alexion vice president of site operations and engineering, in a statement. “We are committed to minimizing our impact on the environment through both our long-term policies and our every day actions.”
