Nokia Jucu Factory in Romania chosen as one of the world's leading
green buildings
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Corporate news announcement processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LEED Gold certification makes the factory the first building inRomania to be chosen as global leader in its green design andconstructionCluj -Napoca, Romania - Nokia's Jucu Factory in Romania has beenchosen as one of the world's leading green buildings by the U.S.Green Building Council (USGBC). The prestigious Gold Rating forLeadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) is the first for abuilding in Romania, and recognizes the major investment ininnovative environmental features made by Nokia.since itsconstruction in 2007.USGBC certification recognizes buildings that set new standards inthe design and construction of the world's greenest, most energyefficient and highly performing buildings. The Nokia Jucu factory isone of a small number of buildings around the world to achieve theLEED Gold rating and the first in Romania to be recognized by theUSGBC for its green features. Nokia's China campus in Beijing was thefirst Nokia facility to receive LEED Gold Certification in 2008. "We are extremely proud to be leading the way in creating trulysustainable buildings in our operations. It is an honor that ourfactory in Romania has been picked as one of the world's mostsustainable buildings and Romania's greenest factory. Thisachievement demonstrates our strong commitment and investment insustainability, efficiency and environmental quality in the way werun our daily business" said Risto Meskus, Jucu factory ManagingDirectorThe Jucu factory facility incorporates a range of innovative andsustainable features including:Energy saving - The factory deploys a range of energy saving featuresincluding a thermal envelope around the core of the building, highefficiency glazing, reduced lighting power density, and occupancysensors to manage heat and lighting. These features enable thebuilding to use over 25% less energy than a standard building.Water usage - By installing a range of water saving devices andsystems such as flow limiters the overall use of water at the Nokiabuilding is over 30% less than at a standard building.Recycling - Reducing the environmental footprint of the factory hasbeen considered both during its construction and ongoing operations.Around 30% of the materials used to construct the factory were madefrom recycled materials and additional ones sourced locally.Additionally, around half of the construction waste was reclaimedand recycled. The USGBC also recognized Nokia's best practice wastemanagement system, including dedicated recycling of materials such asproduction waste, cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, and metals.Sustainable transport - Nokia encourages sustainable transportalternative for factory employees including a shuttle system toreduce personal car use, 18 preferred parking for low-emittingvehicles, and provisions for bicycle storage and showers.Superior working environment - The factory building was designed witha range of high quality facilities to ensure employees' comfort andwellbeing. These include lockers and storage space, excellentcatering facility, well equipped gym, health clinic and sauna.Nokia Jucu factory is a 60 million Euro investment in Romania whichwas established in 2007 and was successfully finalized in September2008. Nokia is one of the most important investors in Romania in thetelecommunication sector today.About NokiaNokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world'sleading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people innew and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology withpersonalized services to enable people to stay close to what mattersto them. We also provide comprehensive digital map informationthrough NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services forcommunications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.About U.S. Green Building CouncilThe Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council is committedto a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation throughcost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. With a communitycomprising 78 local affiliates, more than 20,000 member companies andorganizations, and more than 100,000 LEED Accredited Professionals,USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to soarto $60 billion by 2010. The USGBC leads an unlikely diverseconstituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations andnonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens,and teachers and students. Buildings in the United States areresponsible for 39% of CO2 emissions, 40% of energy consumption, 13%water consumption and 15% of GDP per year, making green building asource of significant economic and environmental opportunity. Greaterbuilding efficiency can meet 85%of future U.S. demand for energy, anda national commitment to green building has the potentialto generate2.5 million American jobs.About LEEDThe U.S. Green Building Council's LEED green building certificationsystem is the foremost program for the design, construction andoperation of green buildings. The U.S. Green Building Council's LEEDrating system is the preeminent program for the design, constructionand operation of green buildings. 35,000 projects are currentlyparticipating in the LEED system, comprising over 5.6 billion squarefeet of construction space in all 50 states and 91 countries. Byusing less energy, LEED-certified buildings save money for families,businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; andcontribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and thelarger community. USGBC was co-founded by current President and CEORick Fedrizzi, who spent 25 years as a Fortune 500 executive. Underhis 15-year leadership, the organization has become the preeminentgreen building, membership, policy, standards, influential, educationand research organization in the nation. For more information, visitwww.usgbc.org.Media Enquiries:NokiaCommunicationsTel. +358 7180 34900Email: press.services(at)nokia.comwww.nokia.com --- End of Message ---NOKIAP.O. Box 226
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