AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner's production facility and engineering center in
Itatiba City, Brazil, recently
received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification, a first for an automotive supplier in Brazil. Developed by the U.S. Green Building
Council, LEED certification affirms sustainable building strategies
and practices. Inaugurated in 2013, BorgWarner's environmentally
friendly Brazilian campus was specifically designed and built to
fulfill the demanding requirements for LEED certification. It is
one of several BorgWarner facilities around the globe to achieve
this prestigious certification.
"We are proud to achieve another LEED certification recognizing
the sustainability initiatives at our facilities, underlining our
ambition to create a clean, energy-efficient world," said
James R. Verrier, President and
Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner.
"For us, sustainability starts with an idea of how to use our
natural resources wisely – including our global network of plants
and campuses – and continues with our advanced technologies,
specifically engineered to improve fuel economy, emissions and
performance."
At its Itatiba facility, BorgWarner uses extensive natural
lighting to help reduce electrical power consumption up to 97
percent. In addition, a highly efficient air conditioning system,
the intelligent reuse of water and rainwater, and specific parking
lots for low-emission vehicles contribute to the environmental
sustainability of the entire campus.
In addition to BorgWarner's campus in Brazil, BorgWarner has established a number of
green facilities around the world. The first production site in
Poland to receive LEED
certification, BorgWarner's plant in Rzeszow achieves 23 percent
better energy efficiency and uses 32 percent less water than
established LEED standards. BorgWarner's LEED silver
certified plant in India makes
maximum use of natural light, features LED lighting to conserve
energy, and reserves 30 percent of its grounds for green spaces
shaded with trees and plants and irrigated with recycled water.
BorgWarner's facility in Ningbo,
China, uses state-of-the-art geothermal technology to heat
and cool the building while reducing energy costs by 30-60 percent
without emitting carbon dioxide. The plant received a Green Plant
Model Award from the Ningbo Municipal Landscaping Office for
showing its commitment to a green environment by maintaining green
spaces amounting to at least 35 percent of the total area.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
product leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrains around the world. Operating manufacturing and technical
facilities in 60 locations in 19 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
BorgWarner's production facility and engineering center in
Itatiba City, Brazil, recently
received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification. It is one of several BorgWarner facilities around
the globe to achieve this prestigious certification.
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SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.