U . S . Green Building Council updated its leed program , simplifying the certification process and adding more accommodations for industrial real estate projects . These certifications are well on their way to becoming a standard : the number of leed certified buildings in the industrial manufacturing space skyrocketed from 198 facilities in 2010 to nearly 1,400 as of October 2014 .
Environmentally-conscious development , LEED certified or
82 % of 18 to 25 year-old consumers would wait longer for sustainably delivered products .
otherwise , isn ’ t just about courting Millennials . Many manufacturers have found that the steps toward green development make good business sense too . Efforts to reduce energy use , cut waste and promote efficiency translate clearly into long-term benefits for manufacturers . A study by the U . S . Green Building Council found
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