Energy Magazine October 2014 | Page 126

Adobe Facilities
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Francom added that awareness is key , saying , “ You see easier options in populations that are aware . We have 22 green teams in different regions across the globe that communicate about the things that we ’ re trying to do . They ’ ve been incredibly successful this year , particularly with Skip-a-trip .”
LEED certified facilities Adobe ’ s facilities are world-class in their sustainability efforts . Many of their buildings incorporate onsite energy production , particularly in the form of wind turbines . The
company is currently building one million square feet of property in India between two campuses and is aiming for LEED certification . Their facility in Utah as well as their data center are both LEED certified at gold status .
“ There ’ s one way to build a building that ’ s very sustainable and just operate it inefficiently , but really , all that design and construction is for naught because you can operate even the best building in a very efficient manner and not reap the benefits of the sustainability of the design ,” Francom said . “ We ’ re the
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