Dated: February 23, 2022
RECOGNITION OF MERCK’S CARBON ZERO SUCCESS
February 23, 2022
WHEREAS, Merck is committed to a healthy, sustainable, and regenerative future, one that enhances the health and wellbeing of building occupants and all of humanity; and
WHEREAS, Merck Research Laboratories in South San Francisco is a perfect example of Merck’s design and operational ethos – ensuring that new buildings and major retrofits follow an internal engineering standard to “build-in” sustainability from the start; and
WHEREAS, Merck went over-and-above the standard LEED certification in South San Francisco to achieve LEED Zero Carbon and Energy – new frameworks from the U.S. Green Building Council to recognize building net-zero performance; and WHEREAS, this certification covers building greenhouse gas emissions as well as emissions from employee transportation to and from the site; and WHEREAS, energy modeling during design predicted it to be 23% more efficient than a conventional lab building, however it is actually 35% more efficient in practice thus far and uses 40% less water; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Research Facility reduces Merck’s operational footprint, but just as importantly, it sends a powerful and visible message regarding the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance within the company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize Merck Research Laboratories with their fulfillment of the requirements of LEED Zero Energy certification as verified by Green Business Certification, Inc.
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Mark Nagales, Mayor
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember
Government Code Section 54957.5
SB 343
Agenda: 2/23/2022 Reg CC
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