How Alvéole’s solutions align with LEED criteria
Alvéole supports the Indoor Environmental Quality, Sustainable Sites, and Innovation categories of the LEED certification.
Indoor environmental quality
Improve air quality by opting for non-chemical pest prevention, monitor pesticide reduction, and educate building occupants through our events and resources.
Sustainable sites
Prepare an integrated pest management plan, eliminate preventative use of harmful pesticides, and incorporate native plants using our biodiversity and pesticide monitoring solutions.
Innovation
Use innovative strategies like urban beekeeping and biomonitoring to measure environmental performance while educating and engaging building occupants.
Empire State Realty Trust supports LEED v4.1 Certification with urban beekeeping
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) maintains a LEED v4.1 EBOM Gold certification at the Empire State Building by integrating tangible sustainability initiatives like rooftop beekeeping with Alvéole. With active bee habitats across 100% of their Manhattan portfolio, ESRT leads by example in creating greener, more biodiverse urban spaces.
Common questions
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized green building certification system that evaluates a building’s environmental performance and encourages sustainable practices.
Alvéole supports LEED certification by promoting biodiversity and sustainable site management, providing measurable environmental insights, and educating and engaging occupants.
LEED-certified buildings benefit from lower operating costs, higher property value, improved indoor air quality, and enhanced tenant satisfaction. Certification also demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
To start the LEED certification process, consult with a sustainability expert or LEED consultant. Alvéole can provide guidance on biodiversity initiatives that contribute to earning points toward certification.
