Additionally, our community is benefitting as we are reducing the airport’s operational impact on the environment.” Our investment in state-of-the-art green building practices will result in long-term savings of energy, water, and operating costs that will continue throughout the life of Terminal 2. He explained, “Their forward-thinking approach to environmental stewardship, economic vitality and social responsibility led us to where we are today, and will continue to shape our organization’s sustainability efforts for years to come.”Īccording to Port of Oakland Executive Director Omar Benjamin, “The Port of Oakland’s environmental leadership is exemplified through this prestigious award. Port of Oakland Board President Victor Uno praised former Port Commissioners who, in 2000, put in motion the Port’s current culture of sustainability. By using fewer resources, LEED certified buildings save money reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community. OAK’s Terminal 2 extension and renovation, completed in 2007, achieved LEED Silver Certification for conserving energy, material, and water and incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. The LEED rating system was developed to encourage and facilitate the development of more sustainable buildings, which meet certain environmental or “green” criteria. to receive the “Silver” level of this prestigious award. OAK received Silver recognition for its environmental leadership in extending and renovating Terminal 2, the first airport passenger terminal in the U.S. (March 17, 2010) – The Port of Oakland announced today that Terminal 2 at Oakland International Airport (OAK) has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver Certification by the U.S.
Saving Energy, Reducing Waste, and Protecting the Environment Oakland International Airport ’s Terminal 2Īwarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Silver Certificationįirst Airport Passenger Terminal in the U.S.