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Mercury ’ s global distribution center receives LEED certification
Mercury Marine announced that its global distribution center in Brownsburg , Ind . has earned LEED Silver certification from the U . S . Green Building Council . The 512,000 square foot facility opened in October 2022 and supports Mercury ’ s industry leading parts and accessories business .
“ We ’ re thrilled to have earned LEED Silver Certification for our global distribution center ,” said John Buelow , Mercury Marine president . “ This achievement is consistent with Mercury ’ s leadership in sustainability and I ’ m proud of our team ’ s commitment to our employees , customers , the Brownsburg community and the environment .”
Key focal points and strategies used to achieve this certification include :
The distribution center produces renewable energy with a roof-mounted solar array
The facility has a reduced parking footprint and designations for carpool and E-vehicles
The building incorporates special roofing material for heat island reduction
The distribution center features outdoor light pollution reduction
The building ’ s indoor and outdoor water systems use reduction fixtures
The facility features optimized energy performance compliant HVAC , lighting and appliances
The facility was constructed using all LEED certified building materials
Products received , warehoused , and shipped in the distribution center include engine maintenance tools , lubricants , and service-related parts and accessories . Mercury leveraged the most advanced distribution technologies in conveyance , scanning , and packaging to move products through the warehouse efficiently and accurately to serve its global customers .
LEED ( leadership in energy and environmental design ) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence in sustainable design , construction , and operations . LEED projects earn points by adhering to prerequisites and credits across nine measurements for building excellence , from integrative design to human health to material use .
Georgia Southern University establishes Yamaha Rightwaters scholarship
Georgia Southern University announced today the establishment of the Yamaha Rightwaters Conservation Scholarship . Supported by an ongoing endowment from Yamaha Rightwaters , the scholarship awards $ 5K annually to a student who exhibits outstanding efforts and commitment to improve coastal sustainability .
“ The continued health and maintenance of our marine coastal environments is a key focus of Yamaha Rightwaters . It ’ s an honor to work with and support the next generation of dedicated conservationists . It will be their charge to carry the
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