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The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) opened the doors to One North End Avenue on July 7, 1997, combining exceptional design development and real estate expertise to create an elegant atmosphere specifically suited to the needs of its Owner. Located west of the World Financial Center and south of Vesey Street, in the district identified as Battery Park City, its location offers excellent shops, restaurants and access to the New York Waterway Ferry Service.

The NYMEX building has been certificated as a LEED-EB Green for existing buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council and has obtained a silver certification rating.

2011 Silver LEED-EB Certification Level

2006 LEED Certified for existing buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council (First in New York City & State)

1997 New York Construction News Commercial Construction project of the year

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One North End Avenue, New York, NY 10282

GREEN NEWS

What is LEED Certification?
The LEED process has created a more environmentally friendly and health-conscious space for you to work. The Green News will give you insight as to how this building became LEED certified, how it benefits you, and what you can do at home to be more eco-friendly in this news edition and future updates.

LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key area of human and environmental health; Sustainable Site Development, Water Savings, Energy Efficiency, Materials Selection and Indoor Environmental Quality.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable Existing Buildings and Construction. Since its inception in 1998, LEED has grown to encompass more than 8,500 certified projects or 1,640,739,107 ft2.

How can you help?
When used, mass transit helps reduce the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere compared to conventional transit. Alternative transportation includes bus, train, bikes, low emitting vehicles, and car pool.
By purchasing CFL bulbs for your home you can save up to 25% on your light energy use; and CFL bulbs last up to nine times as long as regular incandescent bulbs.

Did you know?
Paper can decompose in 2 to 5 months but not if it's in a plastic bag! The paper entombed inside the bag won't decompose for at least twenty years - the approximate time it takes for the plastic to deteriorate.
Each ton (2000 pounds) of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy, and 7000 gallons of water. This represents a 64% energy savings, a 58% water savings, and 60 pounds less of air pollution.
Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. Most of them are tossed in the trash it takes 500 years for a single aluminum can to decay.

Everyone can make a difference.