Leadership shown in sustainable development

People everywhere are becoming accutely aware that we all have a responsibility to our own families and others, to leave this world in as good a state as we can.

Individuals and businesses are now consciously making decisions about 'sustainability' of their businesses into the future, and there are an increasing number of admirable organizations either doing their own thing or collaborating with others to 'make a difference'.

One such company is Melaver, Inc. a third-generation, family-owned business based in Savannah, Georgia. This real estate developer is committed to sustainable development and currently has eight LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design process) certified projects in their portfolio. They developed one of the first LEED certified buildings in the U.S. which is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

Melaver Inc. also developed Abercorn Common, the first all retail LEED shopping center in the country which incidentally includes the first LEED McDonald’s worldwide. In this development stormwater seeps into the soil through porous pavement and the interior of the building is kept cool by the heat reflecting rooftop - on most days the sun serves as primary lighting. See http://carriagetradepr.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/melaver-inc-45/

I'll be interested to hear about other such initiatives ...

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