Gold category LEED certification for DuPont centre in India

17/03/2015
A knowledge centre run by DuPont in Hyderabad, India, has received gold category LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

DuPont’s facility in Hyderabad is an integrated science and technology centre that carries out global research and development in areas including advanced material sciences. Its director, Ranjan Patnaik, said on receiving the award: “This certification stands testimony to our respect for environment. The energy-efficient design and eco-friendly maintenance features used in the centre aim to ‘conserve and preserve’ rather than ‘waste and exploit’ natural resources, offering a healthier and cleaner environment. We feel honoured to have been recognised for our environmental achievements.”