Tecom Investments, a member of Dubai Holding, has registered 30 existing buildings that are seeking the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

This positions the UAE at the top spot outside the US in the number of projects pursuing green standards, according to the list of registered projects on www.usgbc.org.

Registering a project is the first step towards earning Leed certification from the US Green Building Council, enabling LEED Accredited Professionals to subsequently guide developers to successfully achieving the certification.

“Dubai is experiencing a major shift in attitudes towards commercial development. Tecom Investments has played an instrumental role in engineering this shift, consistently providing outstanding business facilities and services as well as a convenient and pleasant environment for business partners to function seamlessly,” said executive director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Division (SEED) of Tecom Investments Ali bin Towaih.

To date, Tecom Investments has a total of 46 projects seeking LEED certification, including the 30 existing buildings as well as new developments that are either under construction or undergoing interior works.

Each entity under the Tecom Investments umbrella currently boasts at least one building that is pursuing a Leed certification.

Taking the lead in the region to pioneer eco-friendly initiatives in the corporate world, Tecom Investments has established Seed, a dedicated division for sustainable energy and environmental practices comprising a specialised team of energy engineers and Leed  Accredited Professionals. – TradeArabia News Service