Atlanta office building becomes one of the first to receive two
top sustainability ratings
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2018--
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leader in banking and commerce solutions,
today announced that its Global Headquarters in Midtown Atlanta has been
awarded two Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Platinum certifications, for Building Design and Construction: Core &
Shell and Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors. In
partnership with Cousins Properties and other project partners, NCR’s
innovative Global Headquarters is one of the first projects to be
awarded two of the highest LEED certification levels for the same
building.
“From the initial designs of our building, NCR wanted to develop an
environmentally sustainable workplace,” said Mike Hayford, NCR President
and Chief Executive Officer. “Earning dual LEED Platinum certifications
demonstrates our commitment to provide our employees with efficient,
productive and healthy places to work, and we are proud to be one of the
first to achieve this certification.”
“In Atlanta, we have a vision of being a top-tier sustainable city and
it is thrilling when companies are like-minded on conserving resources
and improving quality of life while supporting 21st-century jobs in the
Southeast,” said Atlanta Chief Resiliency Officer Amol Naik. “We are
proud NCR has a world-class facility when it comes to corporate
sustainability and I am proud NCR and its employees call Atlanta home.”
NCR achieved LEED Platinum certifications for implementing practical and
measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance
in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency,
materials selection and indoor environmental quality. During the
interior buildout, more than 87 percent of construction waste was
recycled. The building is expected to use 35 percent less water and 30
percent less energy than a typical office. The building achieved LEED
Platinum for both the renovation of the exterior Core and Shell, as well
as the Commercial Interior.
“It is extremely rewarding working with NCR in our shared commitment to
sustainability as we focus on developing high-performing assets to
reduce our impact on the environment,” said Colin Connolly, President
and Chief Operating Officer of Cousins Properties. “We are thrilled that
the extensive work of our teams and partners has resulted in an Interior
Platinum certification for Spring at 8th in addition to the
Core & Shell Platinum certification earned earlier this year.”
The LEED rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC), is the foremost program for the design, construction and
operation of green buildings. More than 95,800 commercial and
institutional projects are currently participating in LEED, comprising
more than 20 billion square feet of construction space in all 50 states
and 167 countries and territories.
“Two LEED Platinum certifications for one project is a unique
accomplishment, with less than ten projects touting that honor at this
moment. The work of innovative building projects such as NCR’s Global
Headquarters is a sign of innovative and dedicated leadership and a
fundamental driving force in transforming the way buildings are built,
design and operated,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, USGBC President and Chief
Executive Officer.
NCR Corporation is proud to have collaborated with Cousins Properties
and other key partners including JLL, Duda|Paine and HKS for the base
building architect team, Gensler for the interior architect, as well as
Integral Group, AHA Engineers, WorkingBuildings, Kimley-Horn, Uzun +
Case, HGOR, Holder Construction, and HITT Contracting and many more.
On Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m., USGBC will present NCR and Cousins
Properties with its dual LEED Platinum award at NCR’s North Tower Lobby
in Atlanta. Mike Hayford, NCR President and CEO, along with
representatives from USGBC and Cousins Properties will attend.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in banking and commerce
solutions, powering incredible experiences that make life easier. With
its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables 760
million transactions daily across financial, retail, hospitality,
travel, telecom and technology industries. NCR is headquartered in
Atlanta, Ga., with 34,000 employees and does business in 180 countries.
NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
Website: www.ncr.com
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About Cousins Properties
Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and
self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in
Atlanta, GA and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins
Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office towers located in
high growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates
shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development,
acquisition, leasing and management of high-quality real estate assets.
The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple
platform, trophy assets and opportunistic investments. For more
information, please visit www.cousins.com.
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NCR Corporation
Tim Henschel
Communications Partner
770-299-5100
tim.henschel@ncr.com
Cousins
Allison Christopher
Vice President, Marketing
and Corporate Communications
404.407.1962
achristopher@cousins.com
