For Immediate Release
June 15, 2022
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Hartsfield-Jackson and U.S. Green Building Council hold LEED and Parksmart Plaque Presentation Ceremony
Airport facilities earn sustainability certifications
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) today announced officials from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will present ATL leaders with a plaque and certificate honoring the Airport’s Fire Station 40 and the ATL West parking deck projects. The ATL West parking facility has earned the Parksmart Silver certification, making it the second largest Parksmart certified parking facility in the world. Airport Fire Station 40 has earned the LEED Gold certification, making it the fourth LEED certified Fire Station at the Airport.
WHO: Balram Bheodari, Airport General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Michael Smith, Senior Deputy General Manager, Administration, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Jeffrey Denno, Sr. P&D Sustainability Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Rhiannon Jacobsen, Managing Director, U.S. Market Transformation and Development, U.S. Green Building Council
WHAT: LEED and Parksmart Plaque Presentation Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, June 17
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Domestic Terminal Atrium, 4th Floor
Gateway Conference Room
6000 N. Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30320
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport boasts a direct economic impact of $66 billion in the region. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
