Leviton joins Green Building Initiative
Leviton announced it has joined the Green Building Initiative (GBI) as a Visionary member.
GBI is an international organization focused on sustainability through education, thought leadership, consensus-based standards, and validation of space through its Green Globes certification process.
“Partnerships with organizations such as GBI are a core component of Leviton’s CN2030 program, the company’s refreshed and formalized sustainability commitment with the goal of achieving company-wide carbon neutrality by 2030,” said the company.
To further strengthen Leviton’s partnership with GBI, Randy Mortensen, senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Leviton, has been invited to serve on the GBI Board of Directors.
“I am honored to have been nominated and accepted to join this prestigious group of dedicated professionals,” said Mortensen. “I look forward to working towards a more sustainable future for us all as part of GBI’s esteemed board of directors.”
As a Visionary member, Leviton will make a financial commitment and contribute to shaping future GBI programs, as well as gain educational opportunities focused on sustainability, said the firm.
“With Leviton’s long history of providing sustainable solutions for their customers across the globe, they bring a unique, valuable perspective to GBI’s efforts,” said Adam Wellen, director of membership and community at GBI.
“While our CN2030 program focuses on what we as a company aim to do to empower a more sustainable future, partnerships with leading organizations like GBI are key to further strengthening our efforts,” said Ross Goldman, chief sustainability officer at Leviton.
Founded in 1906, Melville, New York-based Leviton is an electrical wiring manufacturer that develops everything from electrical and lighting to data networks and energy management.
GBI is an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards developer dedicated to reducing climate impacts by improving the built environment. Founded in 2004.
