BD Biosciences Facility Achieves LEED Certification

BD, a leading global medical technology company, has announced today that its new BD Biosciences facility in San Jose, Calif., has received Silver certification under the U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) green building certification system.

The 81,500 square-foot building, which sits on the 27-acre BD Biosciences campus, opened in June 2008 after being reengineered and refurbished. More than 90 percent of materials demolished during the $27 million project were recycled. Overall the building is projected to use 20 percent less energy, and 200,000 gallons per year less water, than a comparable building in San Jose. The lighting systems exceed California energy efficiency standards (Title 24) by more than 15 percent.

BD achieved points towards LEED Silver Certification  for pollution control and diversion during construction, energy efficiency (mechanical and lighting), occupant comfort, ergonomics, green housekeeping, water use reduction (with landscaping and automatic restrooms), storage and collection of recyclables, indoor air quality, environmental tobacco smoke control, and low-emitting materials (paints, coatings and carpet systems).

More information is available at www.bd.com/sustainability.