OREANDA-NEWS. April 05, 2012. Deutsche Bank’s new office in Nordstar Tower (Begovaya ul., 3) was awarded an exclusive LEED Gold certification for its resources and energy efficiency.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) certification – an internationally recognized mark of excellence – provides independent verification that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

In the new office Deutsche Bank implemented many innovative and progressive ideas in the field of ecology. Finishing and decoration of the new office’s three floors is done of FSC-certified wood and partially made of recycled materials using the technologies for substantial water and power saving and decreasing carbon emission. Facts:    

20% recycled materials were used in interior furnishing

20% regional materials, i.e. materials from a radius of 500 km

51% water saving by means of using special fixtures and toilet taps

20% lightning power saving

30% increase of free incoming air

refusal to use CFC (chlorfluorcarbon)

Raj Tanna, Chief Operating Officer of Deutsche Bank, Russia and CIS said: “Deutsche Bank in Russia continuously committed to the Russian market which demonstrated again by opening a new innovative and highly ecological office. Deutsche Bank’s mission globally is social responsibility comprising eco-friendly technologies, increasing resource efficiency, and creating a healthy work environment for our staff. We are delighted that our efforts in following these values are proved with the leading international certification.”