Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

During a press conference on November 2, the management team of Taipei 101 announced their plan to apply for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) certification, seeking to transform the building into the world’s tallest “green” skyscraper.
A number of dignitaries attended the event to show their support, including Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin, Minister of Environmental Protection Shen Shu-hung, Taipei 101 Chairman Harace Lin, Steven Leach Association Group Director David Pipkin, and CEO Andreas Schierenbeck of the Building Automation Business Unit at Siemens.
During his speech, Hau praised Taipei 101 for committing NT$ 60 million and significant manpower to the project. Taipei 101 sets an example for local businesses by applying for the LEED certification. This action has a positive impact on the city government’s effort in promoting energy-saving policies, noted Hau.
The mayor also took the opportunity to thank the tenants of Taipei 101 for their support of the ambitious project.
To fulfill the requirements of LEED certification, Taipei 101 will undergo 18-month-long renovation. After completion, the building will be able to save up to NT$20 million on utility bills each year, reducing electricity consumption, water consumption, and waste production by 10 percent respectively.
The LEED program is a green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It is the word’s fastest-growing and largest verification system for green buildings.