A survey from the US Green Building Council found that Honda's Torrance, CA HQ, along with several other facilities in the United States and Canada, are "Green Building" approved.

It's not the first time Honda has received such honors - the company's first LEED-certified building was named in 1999 - the Gresham, OR parts and service facility.

The Honda Insight and CR-Z hybrids have also been named some of the greenest cars on the road today. It's no wonder the factories where these cars are built at prior to delivery at Honda of Bartlesville in Bartlesville, OK, are the greenest buildings anywhere.

LEED facilities (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) are buildings designed to minimize energy use and carbon footprints. LEED certification is a popular award for major corporations - companies receive government tax breaks and grants in order to transform their buildings into eco-friendly environments.

"Honda is focused on reducing the environmental impact of all its operations, not just its products," said Honda spokesman Marcos Frommer. "With our LEED announcement we're highlighting our leadership in an area of growing concern, which is the sustainability of corporate facilities. Not only is this type of activity the right thing to do, but we also believe consumers are looking for companies that are taking a holistic approach to reducing their environmental impact." ¹

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