INTRO
Since 2018, the Herbatint Campus, headquarters and production centre, has been LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a certification granted by the U.S. Green Building Council. The decision to certify the entire Campus, which houses the production unit, logistics, and office building, required the application of high-quality and performance standards in terms of resource containment and indoor comfort. Visit our profile on the Green Building Council website to learn more about our facility.
The international LEED certification protocol evaluates the environmental performance of buildings throughout their entire life cycle by measuring five categories:
Site Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality.
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Site
The design, materials, equipment, and usage of the Herbatint site were developed with the goal of reducing energy consumption. This initiative ensures the site uses less energy for heating, air conditioning, and lighting compared to a standard industrial building.
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Energy
The production site and offices are powered 100% by green energy from certified renewable sources, including wind and solar power, much of which is self-produced thanks to the installation of 190 kW solar panels on the roof and the integration of an energy storage system. A monitoring system tracks the energy consumption of the Herbatint site by dedicated absorption lines, allowing real-time analysis of the energy environment and optimizing resource use. Next-generation air conditioning systems guarantee maximum efficiency while consuming less energy (A+ class), and the lighting systems, exclusively LED, incorporate technologies that adjust lighting levels and air conditioning timing based on actual needs.
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Resources
The water system at the Herbatint site reduces water usage: faucets and toilets are equipped with flow regulators that minimize water consumption while ensuring hygiene and cleanliness. A system has also been designed and implemented to collect rainwater, which is reused for irrigating the green areas surrounding the facility. All furnishings at the site (tables, desks, and chairs) are characterized by a high percentage of recycled materials.
