WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it has been invited to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 8, 2023. This esteemed opportunity commemorates USGBC’s 30-year anniversary and role in promoting the green building industry.
The opening bell marks a significant milestone in USGBC’s journey to transform the built environment and drive market transformation through green building leadership.
“We are honored to be invited to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, along with our Platinum level member Bank of America, which has been a partner and USGBC member since 1997,” said Peter Templeton, president & CEO, USGBC. “This event represents the collective impact of all our members, partners, and stakeholders who have worked tirelessly to drive sustainability and make a positive difference in communities worldwide. We are proud of what we have achieved together and remain committed to our mission of creating a sustainable and regenerative future.”
For over three decades, USGBC has been at the forefront of promoting environmentally responsible practices, shaping policies, and setting standards for green building. Through the LEED green building program, USGBC and its green building community have created a global benchmark for sustainability, and drivent the adoption of sustainable building practices in over 180 countries.
The bell-ringing ceremony at the NYSE signifies USGBC’s commitment to working with leading publicly traded corporations and organizations from all sectors to transform the building industry, promote sustainable practices, and create healthier, more environmentally responsible spaces.
The bell-ringing event provides a platform to showcase accomplishments, acknowledge the efforts of dedicated USGBC members, and inspire further action toward a more sustainable built environment. By ringing the opening bell at the NYSE, USGBC aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable building practices, encourage further adoption of green building, and highlight the role of the building sector in mitigating climate change, improving public health and creating vibrant communities for all.
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The US Green Building Council (USGBC), a coalition of manufacturers, builders, government leaders, and environmental advocates focused on green building and sustainability, has recently announced that it will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 7, 2017.
This event marks the first time in the NYSE’s 223-year history that an environmental-focused organization has been invited to open the stock exchange market.
The event is part of the USGBC’s larger initiative of educating people about the importance of sustainability in the built environment. The USGBC’s “Green Apple Day of Service” provides individuals and organizations the opportunity to improve the health and quality of local schools, with projects centered on energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, waste reduction, and other green building strategies.
“The USGBC is excited to recognize the importance of investing in green building and sustainability on the international stage when we ring the opening bell at the NYSE,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of the USGBC. “The Exchange is the definitive barometer for advances in industry and technology, and USGBC is honored to lead the effort to showcase green building and sustainability as an industry that’s growing rapidly and producing real, measurable results.”
The event is expected to draw attention to the USGBC’s call to action for the global green building community to continue applying their knowledge, resources, and global network of green building professionals to transform our built environment into a more sustainable and resilient future.
The USGBC’s mission statement declares its commitment to “building a fully inclusive, healthy, and prosperous future through the organized participation of a diverse range of stakeholders around the world.” We believe the NYSE bell-ringing event is a testament to the hard work and dedication of this organization.
