ADVISORY/US EPA Administrator Whitman to Commend the Real Estate Investment Industry for Its Commitment to the Environment.Assignment Desks ADVISORY...for Friday Friday: see Sabbath; week. Friday young Indian rescued by Crusoe and kept as servant and companion. [Br. Lit.: Robinson Crusoe] See : Servant (Dec. 13) ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE) Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and Administrator Christie Christie can refer to:
These two investment organizations are Lend Lease and Teachers Insurance and Annuity annuity: see insurance. annuity Payment made at a fixed interval. A common example is the payment received by retirees from their pension plan. There are two main classes of annuities: annuities certain and contingent annuities. Association College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund ). The Administrator will also issue a broader challenge to the real estate investment industry to follow their examples by adopting energy-efficient practices that demonstrate commitment to both the environment and strong financial performance of investments. Industry leaders will also be present to respond to this challenge.
WHO: EPA Administrator, Christie Whitman
Roger Platt, Senior VP and Counsel, Real Estate Roundtable
David Ross, CEO of Global Real Estate, Lend Lease
Mark Wood/Thomas Garbutt, Managing Director, TIAA-CREF
WHAT: Challenge real estate investment partners to commit to
energy-efficient practices, encourage ENERGY STAR partners to
expand these practices across their portfolios, and commend
industry members that have demonstrated environmental
leadership.
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
WHERE: Lend Lease Headquarters
Monarch Tower
3424 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, Ga.
BACKGROUND: The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership between business, government, and others united by a common goal: to help protect our environment for future generations by changing to more energy-efficient practices today. ENERGY STAR currently partners with the owners, investors, and managers of over eight billion square feet of office, industrial, retail, and hospitality property. Last year alone, Americans - with the help of ENERGY STAR - saved six billion dollars on their energy bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking 12 million cars off the road. Businesses are using ENERGY STAR tools and resources to improve efficiency, enhance profits, and create competitive advantages recognized by shareholders and customers alike. Investment property managers are using ENERGY STAR to maximize operating profits by targeting energy and cost performance improvements that increase net operating income and asset value.
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