Fifth Third Earns 150th EPA ENERGY STAR Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency
July 09 2024 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
Fifth Third proudly announces that the George A. Schaefer, Jr.
Madisonville Operations Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, has achieved
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR
certification for outstanding energy performance.
This certification adds an additional 460k square feet, bringing
the Bank’s total Energy Star-certified space to more than 1.2
million square feet. With an impressive ENERGY STAR Score of 79,
the Madisonville Operations Center outperforms 79% of comparable
properties nationwide, meeting stringent energy efficiency
standards set by the EPA.
This Madisonville Operations Center is Fifth Third’s 150th
building to earn an ENERGY STAR rating, reflecting a legacy of
sustained energy savings and overall commitment to environmental
sustainability.
“This milestone is a significant step in Fifth Third’s ongoing
commitment to reduce energy usage across our 11-state footprint,”
said Thomas Neltner, head of enterprise workplace services for
Fifth Third. "We are proud to have reduced our portfolio-wide
energy usage by 45% over the past decade, and we continue to deploy
new technologies and processes to help operate all of our
facilities more efficiently.”
Fifth Third has committed to reducing energy use by 40% by 2030.
The bank exceeded that goal last year, achieving a 45% reduction in
energy usage since 2014 through improved use of space and the
sustainability of new construction, renovation and facility-related
operations and maintenance practices, including adding advanced
building control technology to more than 600 locations.
“We are honored to earn an ENERGY STAR rating for superior
energy performance at our Madisonville Operations Center. Saving
energy is one of the many ways we show the community that we care
and that we’re committed to doing our part to protect the
environment both today and for future generations,” said Jeremy
Faust, environmental sustainability director for Fifth Third.
On average, ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants use 35
percent less energy, cause 35 percent fewer greenhouse gas
emissions, and are less expensive to operate than their peers—all
without sacrifices in performance or comfort.
“Improving the energy efficiency of our nation’s buildings is
critical to protecting our environment,” said Cindy Jacobs, Chief
of the ENERGY STAR Commercial and Industrial Branch. “From the
boiler room to the board room, organizations like Fifth Third are
leading the way by making their buildings more efficient and
earning EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification.”
To date, tens of thousands of buildings and plants across all
fifty states have earned the ENERGY STAR. For additional details on
ENERGY STAR for Buildings, visit www.energystar.gov/buildings.
About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on
history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families,
businesses and communities grow through smart financial services
that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one
that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of
tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community
impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been
named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for
several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers,
employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be
the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank
people most value and trust.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered
institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of
Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ®
Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information
and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit
products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member
FDIC.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy
efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information
that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed
decisions. Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and
local organizations — including nearly 40% of the Fortune 500® —
rely on their partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions.
Since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners helped American families
and businesses avoid more than $500 billion in energy costs and
achieve 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions. More
background information about ENERGY STAR’s impacts.
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