Procter & Gamble New Greater Chicago Fulfillment Center Earns LEED Silver Certification

Procter & Gamble recently opened a new 1.3 million square foot fulfillment center in Morris, Illinois. On Monday October, 9, the Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) recognized the design and construction of the facility with LEED for Warehouse & Distribution Silver level certification. LEED certification is a recognition of the sustainable design, construction and operational aspects of a building. The certification is a step towards P&G’s larger commitment to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040.

Designed by St. Louis-based Mitchell and Hugeback Architects and built by the Chicago office of Alston Construction, the massive facility features automated picking systems and autonomous guided vehicles. The project incorporated sustainability aspects that impact the site, water consumption, energy efficiency, building materials, and indoor environmental quality.

Key Features:

Efforts were made to protect and restore the natural habitat on the 110-acre site

Building materials were incorporated to reduce the impact of heat island effect

80% of construction waste was recycled

Low flow plumbing fixtures were used throughout the building, reducing water consumption and waste

The new building operates 41.3% more efficient than the same building built to code, significantly reducing operational carbon emissions

Cyclone Energy Group provided consulting services to guide the project smoothly through the LEED certification process. Cyclone’s project team documented requirements, created an energy model to inform the design and commissioned building systems to ensure energy efficient and reliable operation.

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