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Aetna and Zane’s Cycles Named Climate Change Leaders
Hartford, Conn. — The Governor’s Steering Committee on Climate Change last week named both Aetna, based in Hartford and Zane’s Cycles located in Branford, 2009 Climate Change Leaders (pdf) along with six other recipients. The award is given annually to organizations and individuals that have made a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Aetna is a participant in the Business Roundtable’s “Climate Resolve” initiative and was a charter member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WasteWise program, which seeks waste reductions through a combination of prevention and recycling. Specific initiatives Aetna has undertaken include:
Aetna’s Atrium Building in Hartford is going green with the installation later this spring of roughly 1,000 solar panels on the roof and along the south-facing elevation. Also, Aetna will be seeking prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its top-to-bottom renovation of the Atrium building, which is employing a wide array of sustainable building practices.
Aetna has already earned Silver LEED certification for its new Customer Center in the headquarters building. The Silver rating recognized the Aetna Customer Center for its management of energy, lighting, water and building materials, as well as for incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies such as eco-friendly cleaning practices.
Zane’s, a Branford institution, recently completed the construction of a new eco-friendly store. The highlight of the green store is an eight foot bicycle wheel on the roof above the entrance that isn’t just for show but also acts as a wind mill. The store also has a solar thermal hot water system and a 22 kilowatt photovoltaic solar electric system.
Source: cms.sys-con.com
Filed under: CT Green News
