The Green Building Initiative has awarded Hydrite, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, a Green Globes for New Construction certification with a One Green Globes rating for its new corporate headquarters.
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is a non-profit dedicated to reducing climate impacts through better built environments.
One Green Globes Certified acknowledges a company’s dedication to reducing environmental impact, improving occupant wellness, and maximizing resource efficiency.
“We are proud to have a well-designed space that supports both our employees and the environment that will serve us well beyond our 100-year anniversary,” said Chief Executive Officer Paul Honkamp.
The building, which will be completed in December 2021, is located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, at the Golf Parkway Corporate Center within The Corridor, a mixed-use development in southeastern Wisconsin.
Its two-story, 45,000-square-foot sustainable design includes floor-to-ceiling windows, energy-saving features, and recycled building materials.
The modeled energy consumption of the facility exceeds the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1, which is a benchmark energy standard for commercial buildings.
Other notable achievements:
- Majority LED light fixtures with exterior full cutoff features
- Light output daylighting controls
- High-efficiency rooftop unit and variable air volume boxes
- Low-flow faucets
- Minimal landscaping and turf grass
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- Sheltered bicycle parking
Hydrite’s sustainability vision of empowering employees to positively impact the environment and their communities is reflected in this certification and rating.
“We recognize our responsibility for the success of future generations and therefore work to be better stewards of our resources with our customers, our employees and our communities,” said Terry Fons, Vice President of Strategic Business Improvement.
Hydrite, with the support of its executive leadership team, continues to integrate sustainability into its vision, mission, values, and ESG principles in order to provide a framework for responsible growth.
